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Katherine Arden steps away from the folklore and fantasy of The Bear and the Nightingale series to deliver something darker, more haunting, and deeply human in The Warm Hands of Ghosts. This is not a light read—it’s a somber, atmospheric story that blurs the line between history and the supernatural, between the living and the… Continue reading The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden
Two years ago, Maria Fontana was the deciding vote on a jury that set alleged serial killer Wyatt Butler free. Now, she and her family are enjoying vacation on a two week long transatlantic cruise. But when passengers are discovered brutally murdered in a similar way to Butler's ritualistic MO, the ship goes on lockdown.… Continue reading The Stowaway by James S. Murray
If you love crime thrillers that pull you in from page one and don’t let go, NYPD Red 2 delivers exactly that. This second book in James Patterson and Marshall Karp’s addictive series proves once again why NYPD Red is one of my favorite crime-solving duos to follow. The Story When a gruesome murder scene… Continue reading NYPD Red #2 by Marshall Karp & James Patterson
Haven Ambrose, a trailblazing nautical archaeologist, has come to the sun-soaked village of Positano to investigate the mysterious shipwrecks along the Amalfi Coast. But Haven is hoping to find more than old artifacts beneath the azure waters; she is secretly on a quest to locate a trove of priceless gemstones her late father spotted on… Continue reading The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner
If you’re looking for a quick, twisty story to squeeze in before the end of the year, The Gift by Freida McFadden makes for a dark little holiday detour. Inspired by O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi, this short story takes the familiar tale of sacrifice and love and spins it into something much… Continue reading The Gift by Freida McFadden
Hallie Piper is turning over a new leaf. After belly-crawling out of a hotel room (hello, rock bottom), she decides it’s time to become a full-on adult. She gets a new apartment, a new haircut, and a new wardrobe, but when she logs onto the dating app that she has determined will find her new… Continue reading The Love Wager by Lynn Painter
If you’re in the mood for a feel-good, small-town romance with all the cozy fall vibes, If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia is a perfect pick. Set from September through December of 1997, this story delivers that nostalgic pre-digital charm—think handwritten notes, cassette tapes, and conversations that happen face-to-face instead of through a… Continue reading If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia
Meet Noah—an A-honor roll student, award-winning swimmer, and small-town star destined for greatness. There weren’t any signs that something was wrong until the day he confesses to molesting little girls during swim team practice. He’s sentenced to eighteen months in a juvenile sexual rehabilitation center. His mother, Adrianne, refuses to turn her back on him… Continue reading Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry
Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan Monroe still can't seem to get her life back on track. But one trouble-making pup with a "take me home" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With her new pet by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of… Continue reading The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
A former resident of the ultra-elite Manhattan upper class, Ruby now works as a maid in the type of houses she used to live in. Unassuming, she sees everyone’s dirty secrets from the inside of their beautiful, renovated brownstones. But when Ruby witnesses a murder, she has wicked plans in mind that don’t involve telling… Continue reading Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh