If you’ve ever thought about trying audiobooks but weren’t sure where to begin, this is the list I always recommend. Audiobooks can feel intimidating at first — narration style, pacing, whether you’ll actually stay engaged — so I put together a short, beginner friendly playlist of audiobooks that are easy to follow, genuinely engaging, and … Continue reading New to Audiobooks? Start here
Month: January 2026
❄️ 5 Books With Winter Reading Vibes ❄️
Winter reading is less about genre for me and more about how a book feels. Snowy settings, cold weather atmosphere, cozy nights in — these are the kinds of stories I reach for when it’s freezing outside. If you’re building a winter TBR or just want something that matches the season, these five are perfect … Continue reading ❄️ 5 Books With Winter Reading Vibes ❄️
Read Between the Lies by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Goodreads Release date: February 1, 2026 Publisher: Mindy’s Book Studio Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: In this claustrophobic psychological suspense from USA Today bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto, the line between victim and villain blurs with every chapter. Because in the end, everyone has their own version of the truth—but only one will make it onto the page.Fern’s dream … Continue reading Read Between the Lies by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Free Falling by Jill Shalvis
Goodreads Release date: February 3, 2026 Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: College rivals become workplace frenemies-turned-lovers in this warm, sexy contemporary romance from New York Times bestseller Jill Shalvis. First, they were rivals… Now they're stuck with each other… Retired hockey player Caleb Colburn needs this construction project to prove himself in the family business, … Continue reading Free Falling by Jill Shalvis
Paper Cut by Rachel Taff
Goodreads Release date: January 27, 2026 Publisher: Harper Audio Genre: Mystery/Thriller Narrator: Helen Laser Synopsis: A compelling suspense debut about a woman infamous for escaping a cult as a teenager, whose future is threatened when dangerous secrets come back to haunt her—perfect for fans of Jessica Knoll and The Girls . Lucy Golden is a true-crime icon, … Continue reading Paper Cut by Rachel Taff
What to Read If You’re Watching The Traitors
If you know me, you know I’m a reality TV connoisseur. Big Brother, Survivor, Housewives — if there’s strategy, social manipulation, and chaos, I’m in.So when The Traitors comes back, I’m fully obsessed. These books deliver the same energy: secrets, betrayal, inheritance drama, power plays, and the constant feeling that no one is telling the … Continue reading What to Read If You’re Watching The Traitors
A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James
Goodreads Release date: January 20, 2026 Publisher: Berkley Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: Siblings return to the house they fled eighteen years before, called back by the ghost of their long-missing brother and his haunting request to come home. Strange things happen in Fell, New York: A mysterious drowning at the town’s roadside motel. The unexplained death … Continue reading A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James
It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica
Goodreads Amazon Release date: February 3, 2026 Publisher: Park Row Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: Two families vacationing at a secluded lake resort are at the center of a chilling crime and mysterious disappearance in this twisty, unputdownable thrillerA stunning discovery…Courtney Gray's tranquil family vacation is shattered when she hears a blood-curdling scream from the lakeside cottage … Continue reading It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica
Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart by Emma Simmerman
Audiobook review of Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart by Emma Simmeman, narrated by Andi Arndt and Aaron Shedlock. A suspenseful college murder mystery featuring messy relationships, toxic exes, enemies-to-lovers tension, sharp banter, and a binge-worthy audio performance.
January Reading Recs 📚
11 Books I Loved This Month January reading always sets the tone for my year, and this month I leaned into a mix of romance, mystery, and thrillers — the kinds of books that are easy to sink into and hard to put down. Below are the 11 books I’m recommending that are releasing this … Continue reading January Reading Recs 📚
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