Returning to a familiar series, particularly one as entertaining as Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club, provides a peculiar sense of comfort. Having reviewed several mysteries over the years, I’ve discovered that certain novels stay long after you’ve turned the last page, while others disappear into the background. The Last Devil to Die certainly falls under the former […]
As a dedicated book critic, I’ve traveled across a huge terrain of literature—some works have left me excited, some disillusioned, and a few have even instilled a slight case of existential dread. However, the pull of a fresh literary voice, especially Natalie Sue’s first book “I Hope This Finds You Well,” elicited a familiar excitement.
As someone who has read innumerable novels across genres, I keep returning to tales that expertly merge the past and the present. The appeal of solving mysteries set in historical settings is alluring to me, which is why Rachel Hawkins’ The Villa quickly piqued my interest. It’s one of the most recent books I’ve purchased, motivated by
In the huge sea of literature, it might be tough to chose which book to read next. Like many passionate readers, I find myself drawn to certain genres, especially ones that blend suspense, mystery, and psychological depth. When The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins came on my radar, it instantly struck a chord. Perhaps it was the gothic
As a seasoned reader who has eaten innumerable books and CDs, I find that each new narrative has its own distinct taste, with some standing out more vividly than others. My voyage to Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid was no exception, with an audiobook read by the flawless Julia Whelan. This is one of the most
As someone who has spent more time with books than most people do watching Netflix, I like to believe I have a solid sense of what is worth reading. I’ve read so many books that my Goodreads page may as well be a plea for assistance. So when a fellow bookworm suggested Amanda Peters’ The Berry
As someone who has always been interested by the power of the mind, I’ve read several self-help books throughout the years. My bookcase is full with volumes that claim to reveal the secrets of success, happiness, and satisfaction, ranging from classic motivational classics like Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill to current guides like The Power of
Every now and then, a book comes along that captivates you from the start and forces you to lose yourself inside its pages. “Gallant” by V.E. Schwab is one of those novels for me. Before I begin, I should point you that this is not my first literary experience. I’ve read innumerable novels, and this
It was one of those late evenings when I got myself down a rabbit hole of thrillers, the type of night when you should have gone to bed but instead find yourself thinking, “Just one more chapter.” Of course, this chapter is always followed by five more, and before you know it, the sun has
The tale of how and why I ended up listening to this audiobook is interesting. You know, despite the chaos of everyday life—juggling job, family, and the incessant buzz of social obligations—I often find refuge in the pages of a good book. As luck would have it, Scarlett St. Clair’s “King of Battle and Blood”
