Author: Kate Morton
In 1959, the town of Tambilla is shaken by an unspeakable tragedy—a family is found dead on Christmas Eve, leaving behind more questions than answers. Fast forward sixty years, journalist Jessica Turner receives an urgent call about her ailing grandmother, Nora, who practically raised her. While staying in the family home, Jessica stumbles upon an old true-crime book that unravels shocking secrets about her own family’s p...
Author: Christina Lauren
A heartfelt second-chance romance, Twice in a Blue Moon explores love, betrayal, and redemption. Tate and Sam fell in love on a European vacation, but when Sam betrays her trust, their relationship is shattered. Fourteen years later, they cross paths again in Hollywood, forcing them to confront their past and the love they never forgot. While the story has emotional moments, it’s fairly predictable and lacks the...
Author: Lisa Jewell
Ralph's Party by Lisa Jewell is an engaging and delightful debut that takes place in a quirky London apartment building. The novel centers around Ralph, a man who has been stuck in a routine and is secretly pining for his best friend, Jem, who happens to be dating someone else. His life gets even more complicated when his new roommate, Smith, enters the picture—a laid-back, carefree guy who seems to have a handle on l...
Author: Nita Prose
The Maid by Nita Prose is a charming and cozy mystery featuring an unforgettable protagonist. Molly Gray is a socially awkward yet lovable maid who works at an upscale hotel. When she discovers a wealthy guest dead in his suite, her unique way of seeing the world makes her the prime suspect. As she tries to clear her name, secrets about the hotel and its guests begin to unravel. Molly’s character is endearing,...
Author: R.J. Jacobs
A gripping psychological thriller, And Then You Were Gone by R.J. Jacobs delivers a fast-paced mystery with a unique protagonist. The story follows Emily Firestone, a woman managing bipolar disorder while navigating a relationship with her boyfriend, Paolo. When Paolo mysteriously disappears during a weekend getaway, Emily finds herself the prime suspect. With her mental health working against her credibility, she m...
Author: Amy Giles
A thought-provoking and deeply emotional young adult novel, That Night by Amy Giles focuses on the aftermath of a tragedy rather than the event itself. After surviving a school shooting, Jess and Lucas are left grappling with grief, survivor’s guilt, and the weight of moving forward. Rather than dwelling on the details of the attack, this book explores how trauma affects those left behind—the pain of losing loved ...
Author: Alison Gaylin
A dark and thought-provoking psychological thriller, The Collective by Alison Gaylin explores the extremes of grief and revenge. Five years after losing her daughter to a privileged young man who escaped justice, Camille is drowning in anger and loss. When she stumbles upon an anonymous online group for grieving mothers, she finally finds a place where her pain is understood. As she gets drawn into the secretive w...
Author: Madeline Miller
A beautifully written and deeply emotional retelling of The Iliad, The Song of Achilles reimagines the love story between Achilles and Patroclus. Told from Patroclus’ perspective, the novel follows their journey from childhood friends to lovers, leading up to the infamous Trojan War. Miller’s prose is poetic and immersive, capturing the intensity of their bond and the weight of Achilles’ destiny. While the rom...