If you love the vibes of autumn – the scents, the flavors, and the colors – and you also love creating a matching, cozy TBR, then this list is for you. In this post, you’ll find book recommendations that will give you the perfect seasonal experience.
Dearest by Jacquie Walters
Read if you like:
mother-daughter relationships 🫂
spooky and creepy 🏚️
paranormal 👻
plot gets wild 🤯
The Body in the Backyard (Riley Thorn #3) by Lucy Score
The most hilarious side characters, the exciting mystery plot, the fun psychic elements, the authentic relationships…. I can’t get enough!
Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman
Read if you like:
👻 paranormal/haunting
⏩ fast-paced
💤 not being able to sleep at night
The Unraveling by Vi Keeland
Read if you like:
Juicy scandal 🫢
Dark, emotional depth 🖤
Psychological thrillers 🧠
Unhinged train-wrecks 🚂
Hera by Jennifer Saint
Read if you love:
mythology retellings 🪽
lyrical writing 🎼
characters that feel real 👥
immersive setting 🗺️
The Bitter Truth by Shanora Williams
Read if you like:
💚 Juicy drama and secrets
💛 Thought-provoking depth
❤️ Binge-worthy read
💙 Vigilante justice
ARC Review: We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer – Horror
For you if you like:
🏚️ creepy, ominous houses
🧠 psychological suspense
👻 paranormal horror
🤯 metaphysical dread
ARC Review: House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen – Mystery/Thriller
It has creepy atmosphere, untrustworthy characters, easily absorbed writing. If you’re looking for an immersive, nail-biter read, this is the one. A definite must-read thriller of the year!
40+ Mystery/Thriller Book Recommendations For the Perfect Beach & Vacation Summer TBR
Y’all, it is officially summer! What better way to get into the season than with the perfect summer TBR stack? This time of year is when I want to devour something exciting to read, with page-turning pacing, easy prose, and plenty of twisty, shocking intrigue. I hope this list of recommendations helps you find your next summer read with the perfect vibes for this season.
ARC Review: Into the Churn (Into the Churn #1) by Hayley Reese Chow – YA SciFi
I absolutely loved this book! Everything I could have wanted, it was such a fun read. Absolutely deserves all the stars – highly recommend!
ARC Review: One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware – Mystery/Thriller
This was a fun, fast read! The tropical setting, the reality show premise, the cast of characters, the fast-paced plot. The perfect summer, vacation, beach or pool read!