Set against the stark beauty of Scotland’s Western Hebrides, The Burning Library begins with the discovery of Eleanor Bruton’s body on a cold, windswept shore. To her family, Eleanor was an unremarkable woman; quiet, helpful at church, fond of flowers but she carried a dark secret: a scrap of medieval embroidery linked to a centuries-old…
Category: William Morrow
The Midnight Feast
The Midnight Feast takes us to the grand opening of a luxurious eco-resort on the Devon coast, a property built on land steeped in dark folklore and whispered legends. As wealthy guests gather for an exclusive weekend, old tensions flare, secrets resurface, and the haunting atmosphere of the setting makes it clear that not everyone…
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife
At 82, Frederick Fife is lonely, broke, and on the verge of homelessness. But when a fall lands him in a nursing home and the staff mistake him for another incoming resident, Fred unexpectedly finds himself with a warm bed, hot meals, and something else he hasn’t had in a long time: a sense of…
Lula Dean’s Library of Banned Books
I adored this book. From start to finish, it was a bold, brilliant, emotional ride. Packed with quirky characters, razor-sharp social commentary, and so many perfectly quotable lines I had to restrain myself from posting the whole thing to Instagram. The story is set in a small Southern town where Lula Dean, a wealthy and…
The Women of Wild Hill
Both Lula Library and The Change made my Top Reads lists for 2023 and 2024, so when I found myself in a bit of a reading rut, I turned to Kirsten Miller again to pull me out and The Women of Wild Hill did not disappoint. I loved about 95% of this book. It takes…
The Retirement Plan
Three best friends, one big betrayal, and a whole lot of life insurance money. The Retirement Plan is a sharply funny, slightly murderous debut that dives into the chaos of long-term marriages, lifelong friendships, and the dreams we have for our golden years. When Pam and her friends Shalisa, Nancy, and Marlene find out their…
This is Why We Lied
In This is Why We Lied, the latest installment in Karin Slaughter’s beloved Will Trent series, newlyweds Will and Sara should be basking in the glow of their honeymoon. But trouble has a way of finding them—even on vacation. When a violent incident disrupts their getaway, it pulls the couple back into the world of…
The Silent Wife
In The Silent Wife, Karin Slaughter returns with another gripping installment in the Will Trent series, this time weaving together two timelines—past and present—to unravel a chilling mystery. Will Trent is called to investigate a murder inside a state prison, but the case quickly spirals into something far more sinister when an inmate claims he…
Famous Last Words
Gillian McAllister’s Famous Last Words is a tense and emotional thriller that explores how well we can ever truly know the people we love. On the longest day of the year, new mother Camilla prepares to return to work—until her husband, Luke, disappears, leaving behind only a note. As news of a hostage crisis breaks…
We Are All Guilty Here
Karin Slaughter’s We Are All Guilty Here kicks off her brand-new North Falls series with a gripping dual-timeline thriller. The story begins with a haunting tragedy—two high school girls kidnapped and murdered in a tight-knit town. Over a decade later, Emmy Clifton, now acting Chief of Police, is pulled back into the chilling echoes of…