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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
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
Awake by Jen Hatmaker is a raw, brutally honest, and surprisingly funny memoir that lays everything bare—from betrayal and heartbreak to resilience and rediscovery. Hatmaker begins with the night her life shattered: waking up to her husband of twenty-six years whispering to another woman from their shared bed. What follows is the unraveling of not… Continue reading Awake: A Memoir by Jen Hatmaker
Bless Your Heart by Lindy Ryan is a hysterical, absurd, and delightfully cozy horror novel that delivers exactly what its cover promises—a funny, quirky take on the undead—while also sneaking in some surprisingly heartfelt and heavy moments. Set in 1999 Southeast Texas, the story follows the Evans women, a multigenerational family who run the town’s… Continue reading Bless Your Heart by Lindy Ryan
Mara never intended to set foot in Ilya again. But when the king makes a life-altering decision, her interest is piqued, and Death is determined to understand Kitt Azer’s mind if he is destined to join her in the Mors. Spending time with the king while observing the castle’s inhabitants reminds Mara that there is… Continue reading Fearful by Lauren Roberts
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is an absolute gem—an intimate, moving, and beautifully written epistolary novel that completely swept me away. The story follows Sybil Van Antwerp, a seventy-something woman who has spent her life writing letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. Every morning, she sits down to write—to… Continue reading The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
If you’re craving a cozy fall read that feels like a blend of Gilmore Girls and a Hallmark movie, The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore is the perfect pick-me-up. When Jeanie inherits her aunt’s beloved café in the charming small town of Dream Harbor, she seizes the chance to trade her dull desk job… Continue reading The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore
In her memoir, Melania reflects on her Slovenian childhood, the pivotal moments that led her to the world of high fashion in Europe and New York, and the serendipitous meeting with Donald Trump, a chance encounter that forever changed the course of her life. Melania opens up about their courtship, life in the spotlight, and experiencing the joy of motherhood. She shares behind-the-scenes… Continue reading Melania by Melania Trump
Welcome to Cape Carnage—visit once, stay forever. Brynne Weaver returns with another deliciously dark romantic thriller, Tourist Season, a story that blends small-town charm, sharp humor, and twisted morality in a way only she can pull off. Cape Carnage might look like a cheerful seaside escape full of colorful cottages and quirky shops, but beneath… Continue reading Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver
David Burroughs was once a devoted father to his three-year-old son Matthew, living a dream life just a short drive away from the working-class suburb where he and his wife, Cheryl, first fell in love—until one fateful night when David woke to discover Matthew had been murdered while David was asleep just down the hall. … Continue reading I Will Find You by Harlan Coben