As a former copy editor, I was immediately drawn to the premise of Ellen O'Clover's latest contemporary romance, If Not You. Rival copywriters with years of history forced to compete for the biggest client of their careers? Yup, that's an instant checkout for me. At the center of this story are Mattie and Campbell. These…
Did you know fall is big book season? It's true! When the leaves begin to change and the days grow shorter, publishers start to roll out their biggest and most anticipated releases of the year. And the Bookies are ready to spill all the bookish tea! From long-awaited novels by our favorite authors to impressive…
Had I not known that You're the One That I Haunt is Katie Jung's debut novel, I would have had a hard time believing it. This supernatural romance combines the chaotic humor of a wedding-sabotage plot with surprisingly deeper themes of family secrets and self-worth. Funny, heartfelt, and incredibly easy to get swept up in,…
I love mystery novels, but I love them even more when there’s a little something extra going on. Give me a lovable animal sidekick, a fantastical setting, or a cast of eccentric characters, and I’m immediately hooked. In How to Write a Murder by Jessica Brody, it was the delightfully supercilious narrator who had me at…
What if the person you loved most chose to erase their entire life, including every memory they have of you? That's the heartbreaking premise behind The Good Parts by Evann Normandin. A blend of romance and magical realism, this emotional debut explores how grief can shape a person's sense of identity. While I'm a sucker…
I’ve been a fantasy reader for as long as I can remember—it’s actually the genre that first sparked my love of reading. So, when I heard that Melissa Albert was releasing her first adult fantasy book, I knew I’d be reading it this summer. The Children reminded me why I’ve held onto this genre for…
There are few things I love more than settling into a new book on a sunny afternoon. Add an iced coffee to the mix, and suddenly every item on my to-do list feels negotiable. If we're judging by the summer book releases headed our way, it's likely that my productivity is in serious trouble. From…
There’s something about the arrival of warmer weather that always puts me in the mood for a romantic comedy. Which is why, after experiencing exactly one warm day this spring, I felt compelled to crack open Katherine Center's upcoming release, The Shippers. This story was designed to be read outdoors and finished over a single,…
The Anniversary, a thriller by Alex Finlay, delivers a uniquely structured and gripping mystery that might just be his best work yet. Spanning a decade, from 1992 to 2001, the story is divided into ten chronological parts, each set on May 1 of a successive year. This structure creates a steady forward progression while deepening…
Spring has finally arrived! The sun is shining and there’s no better time to create a new reading list for the season. Earlier this week, the Bookies hosted our annual Spring Books and Bites event, where we shared our list of must-read books for spring 2026. Missed the event? No worries—you’re in the right place.…
