Let’s Read!
Welcome to my book nook!
As someone who’s been captivated by horror, thrillers, and psychological suspense for as long as I can remember, I wanted to create an online space that feels like home for other readers who crave that feeling of goosebumps, the rush of an unexpected twist, and the satisfaction of a well-spun mystery. I’ll also sprinkle in a few non-fiction reads throughout the year, especially as I continue on my finance and personal growth journey!
Whether you’re here to discover new favorites, revisit old classics, or just talk with others who get the thrill of a well-timed jump scare, I want you to feel like you’re among friends. I’ll leave my personal rating as well as a little review, but I fully invite you to comment and leave your take as well!
So grab a seat, turn down the lights (but not too much!), and get ready to immerse yourself in stories that will haunt you—in the best way possible.
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
Caroline Criado Pérez
Celebrated feminist advocate Caroline Criado Perez investigates the shocking root cause of gender inequality and research in Invisible Women, diving into women’s lives at home, the workplace, the public square, the doctor’s office, and more. Built on hundreds of studies in the US, the UK, and around the world, and written with energy, wit, and sparkling intelligence, this is a groundbreaking, unforgettable exposé that will change the way you look at the world.
I Lie in Wait
Amanda Brittany
One year ago, Amelia Taylor’s sister, Lark, vanished without a trace from a family holiday in the Scottish Highlands.The police are convinced that Lark was abducted, but with no new leads, the case has gone cold. Amelia is certain that the answer lies at the holiday cottage and retracing their steps might unearth a vital clue that could help make a breakthrough. But during their second night at the cottage a shrill scream cuts through the darkness, just as it did a year ago, and a sense of dread engulfs everyone.
Another girl has vanished.
The girlboss came in many forms, and she struggled valiantly against our increasing exhaustion at her brand of pinkwashed-capitalism-as-liberation—but it’s time to put her to rest. Yes, money is essential to life, and managing it well can be the difference between freedom and constraint. But once you have enough, the focus should be on converting it into things that are meaningful to you: more time with the people you love, more creativity, more days to just vibe on the couch.
Beyond Getting By
Holly Trantham
The Surrogate Mother
Frieda McFadden
Abby wants a baby more than anything.
But after years of failed infertility treatments and adoptions that have fallen through, it seems like motherhood is not in her future. That is, until her personal assistant Monica makes a generous offer that will make all of Abby's dreams come true.
Or all of her nightmares.
Because it turns out Monica isn't who she says she is. The woman now carrying Abby's child has dark, twisted secrets.
The Secrets They Left Behind
Lissa Maria Redmond
Three college freshmen go missing from their rural hometown of Kelly's Falls while on Christmas break. Their cell phones, coats, and purses are left behind, but the girls have disappeared without a trace. As the days turn into weeks and the investigation grows cold, twenty-three year old Buffalo police officer Shea O'Connor is called on to dig up leads undercover.
Girl, Alone
Blake Pierce
FBI Agent Ella Dark has studied serial killers from the time she could read, devastated by the murder of her own father. With her photographic memory, she has obtained an encyclopedic knowledge of every serial killer, every victim and every case. But when a serial killer strikes in the swamps of Louisiana, Ella soon comes to learn that the real thing is like nothing she ever expected.