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The Things We Never Say
9798217154746 By: Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 9798217154746 Publisher: Random House Publication Date: 05/05/2026 Format:Hardcover My Rating: TBR (ARC) MAY 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS Pulitzer Prize–winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Strout’s new novel tells the story of a chance incident that sparks a powerful realization in a beloved teacher’s life—a poignant meditation on loneliness, friendship, parenthood, and the importance of truth in a capsizing world. Artie D
Judith D Collins
Nov 13 min read
Where the Truth Lies
By: Katherine Greene ISBN: 9798892424882 Publisher:Crooked Lane Publication Date: Format:Other My Rating: TBR (ARC) MAR 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS A picture-perfect couple’s sordid past threatens to rock a sleepy Southern town down to its core. Told in alternating timelines, this multi-POV thriller explores toxic masculinity, gender-based violence, and female rage in the tradition of Darby Kane. Childhood sweethearts Rhett and Lucinda seem to have the perfect marriage, the child t
Judith D Collins
Oct 312 min read
Storm Warning
A Dez Limerick Thriller #4 By: James Byrne ISBN: 9781250319814 Publisher: St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books Publication Date: 05/26/2026 Format: Other My Rating: TBR (ARC) MAY 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS Dez Limerick has his considerable skills pushed to the limit when, to rescue a friend, he has to get to—and get into—a state of the art facility on full lockdown, with considerable forces determined to stop him. Desmond Aloysius Limerick—'Dez' to all who know him—is a man with a s
Judith D Collins
Oct 292 min read
The One Day You Were My Husband
By: Rosie Walsh ISBN: 9798217060450 Publisher: Viking Penguin Pamela Dorman Books Publication Date: 05/19/2026 Format: Hardcover My Rating: TBR (ARC) MAY 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS From the New York Times–bestselling author of Ghosted and The Love of My Life comes an unmissable emotional thriller: an up-all-night, page-turning love story with a very dark secret at its heart. Carrie and Johan marry on a beach in Thailand only months into their whirlwind romance. Carrie, a British su
Judith D Collins
Oct 232 min read
The Drop
By: S.R. Masters ISBN: 9781464245923 Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark Publication Date: 04/21/2026 Format: Paperback My Rating: TBR (ARC) APR 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS A terrifyingly twisty, wholly original thriller following a group of amusement park visitors who get stuck on a roller coaster high above the ground—with no way down. Seven hundred feet in the air, no one can hear you scream. Some might say that thirtysomething Cady Ellison landed herself a strange creative career,
Judith D Collins
Oct 192 min read
Dear Mother
By: Rea Frey ISBN: 9781662532283 Publisher: Thomas & Mercer Publication Date: 04/28/2026 Format: Other My Rating: TBR (ARC) APR 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS In a tense thriller set deep amid the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a determined mother works to uncover the secrets of her family’s dark past, fearful of what their history may reveal. After a childhood riddled with trauma and unanswered questions, Isabelle Archer vows to chase down the truth. So when her estranged mother d
Judith D Collins
Oct 181 min read
The Windsor Affair
By: Melanie Benjamin ISBN: 9780593497883 Publisher: Ballantine | Delacorte Press Publication Date: 06/02/2026 Format: Hardcover My Rating: TBR (ARC) JUN 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS A scandalous affair. A power struggle for the throne. A sensational rivalry between an English queen and an American social climber. In this electrifying novel, the New York Times bestselling author of The Swans of Fifth Avenue tells the story of the Abdication of Edward VIII—and the two women at the cent
Judith D Collins
Oct 183 min read
Good Joy Bad Joy
By: Mikki Brammer ISBN: 9781250284433 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Publication Date: 05/19/2026 Format: Other My Rating: TBR (ARC) MAY 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS From the bestselling author of The Collected Regrets of Clover comes a vibrant, heartfelt novel about friendship over the decades, self-discovery, and what it means to have a life well-lived. Break the rules. Find your joy. For over eighty years, Joy Bridport has played by the rules: she's been a devoted wife and mother,
Judith D Collins
Oct 183 min read
Who Knew the Ridpath GirlBy:
By: Stacy Johns ISBN: 9781464230967 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Pulication Date: 04/14/2026 Format: Other My Rating: TBR (ARC) APR 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS A gripping mystery perfect for fans of Amy Tintera following one man's investigation into the death of his sister years earlier, forcing him to confront old faces, a strong-willed detective, and a string of new murders in his remote small town. Welcome to Meander, where truths are best left buried. Gracen Ridpath has a sec
Judith D Collins
Oct 162 min read
Life: A Love Story
By: Elizabeth Berg ISBN: 9780593446829 Publisher: Random House Publication Date: 03/17/2026 Format: Hardcover My Rating: TBR (ARC) MAR 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS A warm, intimate novel that reminds us of the richness that can be found all throughout our lives—by the New York Times bestselling author of The Story of Arthur Truluv and Open House As ninety-two-year-old Florence "Flo" Greene nears the end of her life, she writes a letter to Ruthie, the woman who grew up next door to h
Judith D Collins
Oct 152 min read
The Unforgettable Mailman
By: April Howells ISBN: 9798892425261 Publisher: Alcove Press Publication Date: 08/21/2026 Format: Paperback My Rating: TBR (ARC) APR 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS It's never too late for the adventure of a lifetime, even if you can't remember why you started. The Unforgettable Mailman is a heartwarming story about intergenerational friendship and the power of human connection, perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman. 1966, Chicago. Backlogged with millions of undelivered letters, the po
Judith D Collins
Oct 151 min read
The Next Lie
The Secrets of Chapel Roads #2 By: Camden Baird ISBN: 9781662530265 Publisher: Thomas & Mercer Publication Date: 07/14/2025 Format: Paperback My Rating: TBR (ARC) JUL 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS In the unputdownable sequel to The Last Morning, author Camden Baird delivers another harrowing tale of lies and deceit, where a marriage is put to the test while jealousy and revenge run wild. Few marriages survive what Sadie and Allen Wilson’s did. They were lucky—they had each other, an
Judith D Collins
Oct 122 min read
The Woman and Her Stars
By: Penny Haw ISBN: 9781728295480 Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark Publication Date: 03/03/2026 Format: Paperback My Rating: TBR (ARC) MAR 2025 MUST-READ BOOKS For fans of Her Hidden Genius and The Engineer's Wife comes the awe-inspiring true story of Caroline Herschel, an 18th century astronomer who lived in the shadow of her brother, but learned to pave her own path among the stars. 1772. Caroline Herschel is beholden to her wildly popular musician brother, William, who resc
Judith D Collins
Oct 113 min read
The May House
By: Jillian Cantor ISBN: 9781668091159 Publisher: Atria Books Publication Date: 05/12/2026 Format: Hardcover My Rating: TBR (ARC) MAY 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS Three adult sisters inherit a beach house from their grandmother on the condition they return every May to spend one week together, earthing family secrets, unrequited love, and the deep bonds of sisterhood in this shimmering new novel from the USA TODAY bestselling author of The Fiction Writer and Beautiful Little Fools. N
Judith D Collins
Oct 112 min read
The Armchair Detectives On Holiday
The Armchair Detective Mysteries #2 By: Matt Dunn ISBN: 978-1805505747 Publisher: Bookouture Publication Date: 06/22/2026 Format: Other My Rating: TBR JUN 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS Martin and Albie are jetting off for some sun and sangria. But they didn’t bank on finding a body on the beach… Fresh from their last case at Twilight Lodge, Martin and Albie reward themselves with a relaxing trip to the sun-soaked island of Menorca, joined by Martin’s daughter Dionne and beloved pug, C
Judith D Collins
Oct 112 min read
All In Her Hands
By: Audrey Blake ISBN: 9781464220241 Publisher: Soucebooks Landmark Publication Date: 02/24/2026 Format: Paperback My Rating: TBR (ARC) FEB 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS From USA Today bestselling author Audrey Blake comes a story of love, hope, and perseverance, following one woman's fight against an invisible enemy. One woman physician. A group of talented midwives. A deadly disease spreading. 1849. Dr. Nora Gibson is the only female surgeon in London. In all of England, even. Afte
Judith D Collins
Oct 113 min read
It's Not Her
By: Mary Kubica ISBN: 978-0778387992 Publisher: Park Row Publication Date: 02/03/2026 Format: Other My Rating: TBR FEB 2026 MUST-READ...
Judith D Collins
Oct 92 min read
Kin
By: Tayari Jones ISBN: 9780525659181 Publisher: Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor Publication Date: 03/10/2026 Format: Hardcover My Rating: TBR (ARC) MAR 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS A magnificent new novel from the bestselling, award-winning author of An American Marriage—Tayari Jones has written an unforgettable novel that sparkles with wit and intelligence and deep feeling about two lifelong friends whose worlds converge after many years apart in the face of a devastating trage
Judith D Collins
Oct 92 min read
Hope Rises
Walter Nash #2 By: David Baldacci ISBN: 978-1538758021 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Publication Date: Format: Hardcover My Rating: TBR APR 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS Walter Nash began a journey down a dark path of seemingly no return, and now he finds himself questioning everything that got him there in this thrilling sequel to Nash Falls from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci. Walter Nash, working under the alias of Dillon Hope, is on the road to revenge
Judith D Collins
Oct 92 min read
The Book Witch
By: Meg Shaffer ISBN: 9780593983584 Publisher: Ballantine Publication Date: 04/07/2026 Format: Hardcover My Rating: TBR (ARC) APR 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS She can hop into any novel, she just can’t stay there. Come along with the book witch in this magical and inspiring love letter to reading from the USA Today bestselling author of The Wishing Game. Rainy March is a proud third-generation book witch, sworn to defend works of fiction from all foes real and imaginary. With her ma
Judith D Collins
Oct 72 min read
Heart of Glass
By: Jennifer Hillier ISBN: 978-1250763181 Publisher: Minotaur Books Publication Date: 08/25/2026 Format: Other My Rating: TBR AUG 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS A serial killer recants his long-ago confession regarding a small-town high school girl―and her then-best friends are forced to confront what really happened that night and what's happening now. Seaside is a small coastal town, known originally for the local amusement park. But twenty-five years ago, a serial killer dubbed Th
Judith D Collins
Oct 42 min read
The Creek, The Crone, and the Crow
By: Leah Weiss ISBN: 9781464250590 Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark Publication Date: 03//24/2026 Format: Other My Rating: TBR (ARC) MAR 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS "An impressive blend of history, folklore, and imagination." -Ron Rash, New York Times bestselling author An outsider to the Carolina hills inherits a gift that could change everything for her village on the verge of dying, from the author NPR said "writes with a deep knowledge of the enduring myths of Appalachia...vivid
Judith D Collins
Oct 42 min read
Sorry for Your Loss
By: Georgia McVeigh ISBN: 9798217047727 Publisher: Dutton Publication Date: 03/31/2026 Format: Other My Rating: TBR (ARC) MAR 2025 MUST-READ BOOKS The story of two people, both as magnetic as they are dangerous, who get caught in an electric game of cat and mouse The question is, Who is the predator and who is the prey? Meet Iris: a dark soul with a propensity for obsession, still reeling from a recent loss, who relies on a local grief group to keep her grounded and out of
Judith D Collins
Oct 42 min read
Too Close to Home
By: Seraphina Nova Glass ISBN: 978-0778306436 Publisher: Park Row Publication Date: 04/14/2026 Format: Other My Rating: TBR (ARC) APR...
Judith D Collins
Oct 22 min read
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