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With a Vengeance: By Riley Sager (Book Review) Set in 1954 ,  With a Vengeance  unfolds aboard the luxurious Philadelphia Phoenix, heading non‑stop from Philadelphia to Chicago. Anna Matheson, the daughter of a railroad magnate, experienced profound trauma twelve years prior: her brother died, her father was framed and imprisoned (soon to perish), and her mother took her own life. Acquiring compel...

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil: By V.E. Schwab (Book Review) In “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil” V.E. Schwab invites readers into a darkly poetic world across three distinct timelines—16th‑century Spain, 19th‑century England, and contemporary Boston—each centered on a woman plunged into vampiric existence. The novel opens in  1532, Santo Domingo de la Calzada , where María, whose beauty...

Death Row: By Freida McFadden (Book Review) Freida McFadden is no stranger to dark twists, shocking reveals, and psychological suspense that keeps readers guessing—and her short story  Death Row , part of the  Alibis  collection, continues that tradition. In just a few intense chapters, McFadden manages to craft a chilling what-if scenario that messes with your sense of truth, justice, and identit...

Atmosphere: By Taylor Jenkins Reid (Book Review) Today, we’re launching into the cosmos with Taylor Jenkins Reid’s latest novel, Atmosphere . Released June 3, 2025, this sweeping romance-thriller dives into NASA’s 1980s Shuttle program with the emotional resonance Reid is known for—and with a queer love story at its core.”Buy Now: https://amzn.to/4e6OKwq

The Tenant: By Freida McFadden (Book Review) Freida McFadden, renowned for her gripping psychological thrillers, returns with  The Tenant , a novel that delves into the unsettling dynamics of shared living spaces and the secrets people harbor. Set against the backdrop of New York City, this story intertwines themes of trust, deception, and the thin veneer of civility that can quickly erode under p...

The Poppy Fields: By Nikki Erlick (Book Review)Nikki Erlick’s sophomore novel, The Poppy Fields, arrives with high expectations following her breakout debut, The Measure. In this bold second outing, Erlick pushes readers into a speculative realm—an experimental desert facility that offers people a chance to “sleep away” their grief. Instead of enduring the pangs of loss, patients enter a prolonged...

Never Flinch: By Stephen King - Twisted plots that’ll grip you tight“Stephen King is back—and this time, he’s diving into the dark corners of justice, trauma, and moral reckoning in his brand-new thriller Never Flinch. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Holly Gibney or new to King’s universe, this one delivers a ride that’s as thought-provoking as it is pulse-pounding. So—is it worth reading? Let’s...

The Strange Case of Jane O.: By Karen Thompson Walker (Book Review) Karen Thompson Walker’s novel, “The Strange Case of Jane O.,” is a profound exploration of memory, identity, and the intricate workings of the human mind.

The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore "Hello, book lovers! Welcome back to another episode of Booklicious, where we dive deep into the latest and greatest in the literary world. I'm Story Wizard, your host for today, and I am thrilled to bring you an in-depth review of Liz Moore's latest novel, 'The God of the Woods.' Grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let's get...

Tangled Up in You: By Christina Lauren - Book Review ( Booklicious Podcast By Story Wizard) Christina Lauren’s Tangled Up in You is a delightful and whimsical retelling of the classic Rapunzel fairy tale, infused with modern sensibilities and charm. This novel is the fourth installment in the Meant to Be series, known for its contemporary adaptations of beloved fairy tales. Here, the story revolve...

Cranky Superpowers: Life Lessons Learned from the Common CrankaTsuris Chronicles Meet Steven Joseph – a first-generation American, son of a Holocaust survivor, masterful attorney, seasoned negotiator, engaging speaker, award-winning author, and indefatigable marathon runner. Steven doesn't claim to know it all, but he has certainly mastered one thing: the art of effective crankiness.  In his l...

Ruthless Vows: by Rebecca Ross The epic conclusion to the intensely romantic and beautifully written story that started in  Divine Rivals . Visit Website: https://gobookmart.com/ruthless-vows-by-rebecca-ross

Bright Young Women: By Jessica Knoll Read Blog: https://gobookmart.com/bright-young-women-by-jessica-knoll/ Buy Now: https://amzn.to/46CRo8o Inspired by the real-life case of the “All-American Sex Killer,” the new novel from Jessica Knoll aims to flip the usual serial killer story upside down. Knoll’s book focuses on the women involved—victims, survivors, and investigators—and turns a bright light...

The Last Devil to Die: By Richard Osman Website: https://gobookmart.com/the-last-devil-to-die-by-richard-osman/ Buy Now: https://amzn.to/3LoqTva A new mystery is afoot in the fourth book in the Thursday Murder Club series from million-copy bestselling author Richard Osman It's rarely a quiet day for the Thursday Murder Club. Shocking news reaches them—an old friend has been killed, and a dange...

Holly: By Stephen King Website: https://gobookmart.com/holly-by-stephen-king/ Buy Now: https://amzn.to/3ZocQvq Holly Gibney, one of Stephen King’s most compelling and ingeniously resourceful characters, returns in this thrilling novel to solve the gruesome truth behind multiple disappearances in a midwestern town.

Happiness Falls: By Angie Kim Website: https://gobookmart.com/happiness-falls-by-angie-kim Buy Now: https://amzn.to/3Z2yncM “This riveting missing-person thriller is really a meditation on happiness that illuminates the power of language and challenges readers’ stereotypes.” —People (Book of the Week) “One of the smartest, most multi-layered mysteries of the year . . . Deftly crafted and truly riv...

Good Bad Girl: By Alice Feeney Website: https://gobookmart.com/good-bad-girl-by-alice-feeney/ Buy Now: https://amzn.to/3Ejl3qW “Alice Feeney will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end with Good Bad Girl. So. Good.” ―Glamour Magazine UK “Feeney’s latest solidifies her reputation as a premier purveyor of psychological suspense. . .  As the women’s relationships deepen, Feeney graduall...

None of This is True: By Lisa Jewell Website: https://gobookmart.com/none-of-this-is-true-by-lisa-jewell/ Buy Now: https://amzn.to/3qIYtF0 "Lisa Jewell is on top-form with this pitch-black fever dream of a book - darker, twistier and more compelling than ever."  —RUTH WARE, New York Times bestselling author of The It Girl "A moody, slippery novel where nobody is as they seem. As bre...

Silver Nitrate: by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Blog: https://gobookmart.com/silver-nitrate-by-silvia-moreno-garcia/ Buy Now: https://amzn.to/3rWMFPR “In this summer’s treat,  Silver Nitrate , Moreno-Garcia again deploys horror as a touchstone for a textured ghost story with surprising historical undertones while paying homage to a lesser-known progenitor of the form. True to her method, she succeeds here...

One of Us Is Back: by Karen M. McManus Website: https://gobookmart.com/one-of-us-is-back-by-karen-m-mcmanus/ Buy Now: https://amzn.to/44L5GTH ★ "Bombshell reveals unfurl alongside reflections on honesty, empathy, and cycles of violence, resulting in a soulful, high-stakes thrill ride." —Publishers Weekly , starred review “McManus keeps the cinematic plotting tight with plenty of twists,...

The Whispers By Ashley Audrain Blog : https://gobookmart.com/the-whispers-by-ashley-audrain/ Buy Now: https://amzn.to/44kDk2p “In The Whispers Ashley Audrain explores the combustibility of secrets and rage among mothers in a small community… expertly, subtly and powerfully rendered….[and] she delivers a sucker-punch ending you’ll have to read twice to believe.” —The New York Times Book Review “The...

Happy Place By Emily Henry Read Blog: https://gobookmart.com/happy-place-by-emily-henry/ Buy Now: https://amzn.to/3D5Kdsm Harriet and Wyn have been the perfect couple since they met in college—they go together like salt and pepper, honey and tea, lobster and rolls. Except, now—for reasons they’re still not discussing—they don’t. They broke up six months ago. And still haven’t told their best frien...

Yellowface By R.F. Kuang Read Blog: https://gobookmart.com/yellowface-by-r-f-kuang/ Buy Now: https://amzn.to/44tTTZu "Viciously satisfying" and "Addictive." — New York Times Book Review "Yellowface is one of the most transfixing novels I’ve read in ages… Kuang boldly interrogates literary hot-button issues like privilege, appropriation, and authenticity, leaving it open fo...

The Half Moon By Mary Beth Keane Read Blog: https://gobookmart.com/the-half-moon-by-mary-beth-keane Buy Now: https://amzn.to/3PFadST “Absorbing . . . it’s such a pleasure to sink into Keane’s quietly luminous prose . . . She manages to find the extraordinary grace in our achingly ordinary world.” —Janice Y.K. Lee, The New York Times Book Review  "Poignant . . . class differences underlie pers...

All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby Blog: https://gobookmart.com/all-the-sinners-bleed-by-s-a-cosby Buy Now: https://amzn.to/3Xz1Qds “The body count is high and the action pretty much nonstop. . . A crackling good police procedural. . . Cosby delivers a fine climax. Then, in an epilogue, he serves up a final treat that’s worth the whole trip. . . Fresh and exhilarating.”―New York Times Book Revie...