Author: Michelle McNamara
Michelle McNamara’s I’ll Be Gone in the Dark is an intense and haunting look at the Golden State Killer case. McNamara dives deep into the mystery behind the unsolved crimes, blending thorough research with personal insight into her obsession with finding the killer. Her writing pulls you in from the start, giving a voice to the victims and showing the psychological toll the case had on those trying to solve it. Th...
Author: Truman Capote
In Cold Blood is a gripping true crime novel that details the brutal murder of a Kansas family in 1959. Truman Capote, the author, immerses readers into the chilling real-life story of the Clutter family’s deaths and the subsequent investigation into the killers, Perry Smith and Richard Hickock. Capote’s writing is both elegant and haunting as he builds suspense while uncovering the emotional and psychological comp...
Author: Aldous Huxley
I really liked Brave New World. The way Huxley imagines a future where everything is controlled and everyone is kept in line by pleasure and technology is both fascinating and unsettling. The society in the book might seem perfect at first—people are happy, there’s no war, no pain—but you quickly realize that this "perfect" world comes at a heavy price. Personal freedom is sacrificed, and people are stripped of their in...
Author: Margaret Atwood
I liked "The Handmaid's Tale" because it really made me think about the dangers of a society where power and control are in the hands of a few. The way Margaret Atwood built this dystopian world was both fascinating and terrifying. I liked how the protagonist, Offred, was relatable and complex, even in such an oppressive environment. The writing was sharp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish. It's a boo...
Author: Douglas Adams
I really enjoyed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy because it’s just so fun and different. The way Douglas Adams mixes absurdity with humor had me laughing out loud pretty much the entire time. The main character, Arthur Dent, is just a regular guy trying to deal with the weirdest situations, and I love how his reactions to the madness around him are so relatable. Then there’s Ford Prefect, the alien who seems to k...
Author: Tanya Talaga
A powerful and heartbreaking work of investigative journalism, Seven Fallen Feathers by Tanya Talaga sheds light on systemic racism and injustice faced by Indigenous youth in Canada. The book recounts the tragic deaths of seven Indigenous students—Jordan Wabasse, Kyle Morrisseau, Curran Strang, Robyn Harper, Paul Panacheese, Reggie Bushie, and Jethro Anderson—who left their homes in remote communities to pursue an...
Author: Tia Williams
A beautifully written second-chance romance, Seven Days in June by Tia Williams delivers deep emotion, rich storytelling, and unforgettable characters. Eva Mercy is a single mother and bestselling erotica author, while Shane Hall is an award-winning literary writer known for his reclusive nature. When Shane unexpectedly appears at a Black author panel where Eva is presenting, their painful past comes crashing back...
Author: Kirsten Miller
A fierce and empowering feminist thriller, The Change by Kirsten Miller is a genre-blending novel full of mystery, supernatural elements, and revenge. In the coastal town of Mattauck, NY, three middle-aged women discover they have extraordinary powers. Nessa, a former nurse, can hear the voices of the dead. Jo, a fitness coach, has an uncontrollable inner strength. Harriet, a former executive, has a deep connectio...