Finding the perfect holiday gift doesn’t have to mean scouring endless stores or guessing at sizes and styles. When in doubt, a great book is always a thoughtful choice. Whether you’re shopping for the person who insists they “don’t need anything,” or your bestie who only reads romantasy; there’s a story out there that will…
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Inside Man
If you know me, you know I love my police procedurals and I’ve been craving a strong detective/police procedural lately. I’ve been looking for something to tie me over until the next Karin Slaughter book comes out, and John McHahon’s upcoming release Inside Man was just what I wanted. In this sequel to Head Cases, John…
Beast of the North Woods
Set in the shadowy forests of Wisconsin, Northwoods introduces readers to Eli North, a war veteran barely keeping it together. Struggling with PTSD, alcoholism, and the wreckage of his personal life, Eli works under his mother, the small-town sheriff, in Shaky Lake. When the body of a teenage boy is discovered, Eli is pulled into…
Witches of Dubious Origin
When a mysterious black book with an unbreakable latch appears at the library where Zoe Ziakas works, she’s instantly drawn to it. Her search for answers leads her to the Museum of Literature which is home to the infamous “Books of Dubious Origin”. Zoe soon learns she’s descended from a long line of witches, the…
Brigands & Breadknives
Returning once again to the world of Legends & Lattes, Brigands & Breadknives follows Fern, everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed bookseller, as she searches for meaning (and maybe a little adventure) after years of quiet routine. Hoping to rekindle some joy, Fern relocates to Thune to open her bookshop next to a certain orc’s café. But when…
The Last Murder at the End of the World
The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton is a twisty, inventive thriller set on a remote, dystopian island where a murder occurs and a small group of people must solve it amidst the strange and dangerous environment. The story follows a series of escalating mysteries, with eerie fog, enigmatic characters,…
Such Quiet Girls
Ten children vanish in broad daylight when their school bus is hijacked and their nightmare is only beginning. New driver Jessa is already haunted by the loss of her own daughter three years earlier, and now she’s trapped underground in a buried shipping container with the children she was meant to protect. The kidnappers claim…
The Last One at the Wedding
When Frank Szatowski’s estranged daughter Maggie suddenly invites him to her wedding after three years of silence, he jumps at the chance to make amends. But the lavish event, set at a secluded estate and tied to a powerful tech dynasty, feels off from the start. Locals are hostile, the groom is evasive, and Maggie…
Haunted House Reads for Spooky Szn
There’s something irresistible about haunted houses in the fall. Maybe it’s the way the crisp air carries a hint of decay, or how shadows stretch longer as the sun sets earlier. Whatever the reason, spooky season is the perfect time to dive into stories where the walls have memories, the floors whisper secrets, and every…
The Battle of the Bookshops
Jules Capelthorne returns to her seaside hometown to save her great-aunt’s beloved, century-old bookshop from closure. Only to find a shiny new rival has opened directly across the street, run by Roman Montbeau, the insufferable son of a family that’s feuded with hers for years. With the shop’s future on the line, Jules must navigate…