From a stunning new voice in romance, Lauren Okie's 'The Best Worst Thing' is an intimate story about starting over, second chances, and the transformative power of love. With a captivating narrative and a standout audiobook performance, this contemporary romance is a must-listen.
January Recap
January always feels like the biggest reading month of the year for me — fresh releases, anticipated lists, and fully leaning into a new season before things settle back into a normal rhythm. If you missed anything this month, here’s a quick catch up, plus a peek at what I’m excited about heading into February. … Continue reading January Recap
13 February Releases I Loved
As we head into February, I wanted to share a curated list of books I’d confidently recommend right now. These are reads I recently finished and loved—spanning thrillers, romance, and emotionally driven fiction, and each one left a strong impression for different reasons. Whether you’re in the mood for something tense and unsettling, heartfelt and … Continue reading 13 February Releases I Loved
New to Audiobooks? Start here
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
❄️ 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
