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Crime writer Ernest Cunningham finds himself on a luxury train journey through the Australien outback, surrounded by fellow authors, critics, and publishing industry figures. The trip is meant to be a celebration of crime fiction, but when murder occurs aboard the Ghan, it quickly turns into a real-life whodunit. With the train sealed off from the outside world, everyone becomes both a suspect and a potential detective, forcing Ernest to use his storytelling instincts to unravel the mystery b...

Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson face their most perilous battle yet as the delicate balance of power between dragon riders and the venin begins to unravel. As Violet embarks on a desperate quest to uncover the truth about the elusive seventh species of dragon, she must navigate treacherous alliances and confront the growing divide between those who seek to protect Navarre and those who hunger for greater power. Meanwhile, Xaden struggles to resist the lure of the venin’s magic, knowing th...

Poppy was chosen during childhood to be the Maiden, a revered and sacred role with significant future responsibilities. As the Maiden, she is expected to lead a life of seclusion and maintain her purity, guarding a secret that could alter the fate of the entire realm. A secret that Poppy herself doesn’t even know. This duty comes with its challenges, as she grapples with the weight of her unknown responsibilities and the limitations placed on her. Enter Hawke – a mysterious guard assigned to ...

For our last episode of 2024 we wanted to recap everything we’ve read so far this year, both for our podcast buddy-reads and as individuals who don’t always read everything together. We are excited to return refreshed and ready to read some new books in 2025. What’s the best book we read in 2024? Who was the most memorable character of 2024? Are there any books that we DNF’d (did not finish)? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in episode 27 of our spoiler-filled podcast. Questions...

Set in the charming Maple Sugar Inn, known for its historic allure and a charming library, the story revolves around Hattie Coleman, a young widow balancing the demands of running the inn and raising her child alone. Life takes an unexpected turn when Erica, Claudia, and Anna—three lifelong friends united by their shared history and a love for books—arrive for a book club retreat. As they share stories and reveal the emotional burdens they carry, their visit begins to intertwine deeply with H...

In the small town of Hollow Creek, a year has passed since a series of brutal murders haunted the community. Penny, still reeling from the trauma, tries to move on. But as Halloween approaches, unsettling copycat killings rock the town once again. Fear and suspicion grip the community. Unable to shake the feeling that something isn’t right, Penny joins forces with her friends to uncover the truth. With time running out, Penny has to decipher who she can trust before another life is taken. Ho...

"Practical Magic" by Alice Hoffman is a captivating tale that weaves the supernatural with the intricacies of family life and love. The story centers around the Owens women, who have been associated with witchcraft for over two hundred years, making them the subjects of fear and fascination in their Massachusetts town. The novel follows the lives of sisters Gillian and Sally Owens, who grow up as outsiders under the watchful eyes of their mystical aunts in a house filled with mysterious conco...

“The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches" by Sangu Mandanna is a captivating tale about Mika Moon, one of the few witches in Britain who has lived her life under strict rules to hide her magic and avoid other witches to preventing their powers from mingling and drawing attentuon. Despite her solitary existence, Mika breaks one rule by sharing videos online, masquerading as a witch, believing it to be harmless. However, this leads to an unexpected invitation to teach magic to three young ...

In Simone St. James's "Murder Road," newlyweds April and Eddie inadvertently become embroiled in a series of chilling, supernatural murders after picking up a wounded hitchhiker on a desolate road. Initially on their way to a honeymoon retreat, they are drawn into the dark past of Coldlake Falls as they are suspected by local law enforcement for the hitchhiker's subsequent death. Their investigation into the town’s eerie history reveals a sinister force that threatens to unravel not just the ...

Orphaned Signa Farrow has a chilling secret - she can see glimpses of death. After her latest guardian dies under mysterious circumstances, she’s sent to live with relatives at the opulent Thorn Grove estate. Here, amidst the gothic atmosphere and unsettling family secrets, Signa discovers a web of lies. With her newfound cousin, Blythe, ill with the same symptoms that took her mother, and at the urging of Lilian’s spirit, Signa has to figure out who’s responsible before it’s too late. How d...

In Empire of Storms, Aelin, now openly embracing her identity as the Queen of Terrasen, gathers a diverse group of allies, including her fiery Fae warrior, Rowan Whitethorn, her loyal cousin, Aedion Ashryver, the shape-shifting Lysandra, and the skilled witch, Manon Blackbeak, among others. Together, they embark on a quest to forge alliances, gather armies, and secure powerful allies in a last-ditch effort to save Erilea from the onslaught of the Valg. As Aelin and her friends journey through...

Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer follows Evie Sage, a resourceful young woman who unexpectedly becomes the apprentice to a notorious villain. As she navigates the dark and treacherous world of villainy, Evie finds herself torn between her desire for power and her lingering sense of morality. Under the guidance of her enigmatic mentor, Evie is thrust into a series of dangerous challenges that test her loyalty, wit, and strength. Along the way, she uncovers hidden secrets abou...

Tower of Dawn picks up shortly after the catastrophic events at the end of Queen of Shadows. Chaol is now paralyzed from the waist down. Determine to seek healing and redemption, he and Nesryn journey to the Southern Continent, where they hope to forge an alliance between the new Adarlan and the Southern Kingdoms in their fight against Erawan. They’re also, kind of, killing two birds with one stone because the Southern Continent is home to the Toree Cesme, a renowned healing institution that ...

“This Summer Will Be Different” takes us to Prince Edward Island, where Lucy, a vacationer seeking a change of pace, finds herself drawn to Felix, a charming local that she has an instant connection with. After their first night together, a bombshell is revealed: Felix is Lucy’s best friend’s younger brother. Things just got complicated. As the years pass, Lucy is torn between her growing feelings for Felix and the potential betrayal of her friend’s trust. Can they resist temptation and maint...

In this fourth installment in the “Throne of Glass” series, we continue with the story of Celaena Sardotien, a formidable assassin who is actually Aelin Ashryver Galathynius, the lost heir to the throne of Terrasen. The novel picks up with Aelin returning to Adarlan, the kingdom she once fled, with the intention of freeing her people from the tyrannical rule of the King of Adarlan. She allies herself with old friends and new companions, including the Fae warrior Rowan Whitethorn. As she orche...

This is a contemporary romance novel centered around the unexpected and quirky relationship between Emma, a traveling nurse, and Justin, who's gains some reddit fame for being a sort of 'good luck charm' for his exes who find true love immediately after breaking up with him. The story kicks off when Emma, who shares a similar 'curse', contacts Justin after seeing his post on Reddit. Deciding to date each other over the summer with the hope of breaking their respective streaks, they plan for i...

In Heir of Fire, Celaena has fled the kingdom of Adarlan and is now in Wendlyn, seeking both physical and emotional healing. She discovers that she possesses magical abilities, which she must learn to control, and meets a powerful and enigmatic Fae warrior name Rowan Whitethorn, who becomes her trainer and mentor. Back in Adarlan, Chaol and Dorian are grappling with their own dilemmas. Chaol is (as always) torn between his loyalty to Celaena and his duty to the kingdom, while Dorian is strugg...

“Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone," authored by Benjamin Stevenson, is an intriguing mystery and crime novel that stands out with its distinctive narrative approach. The story is told through the eyes of Ernest Cunningham, a character intricately woven into a family where each member, as implied by the book's title, has been implicated in a death or a killing at some point. Set against the backdrop of a family reunion at an isolated ski lodge, the plot thickens with escalating secrets...

Crown of Midnight picks up after Celaena Sardothien wins the King’s deadly competition and becomes the King’s Champion. She is tasked with carrying out secret missions to eliminate those who pose a threat to the King’s rule, but she secretly refuses to kill the King’s enemies and finds ways to spare their live. Princess Nehemia encourages her to investigate the mysterious Wyrdmarks and the conspiracy surrounding the Wyrdkeys, with Celaena discovering shocking truths about her own past and the...

In "Funny Story" by Emily Henry, Daphne's life takes an unexpected turn after her fiancé Peter leaves her for his childhood best friend, Petra…literally the day after his bachelor party. Stranded in Waning Bay, Michigan, Daphne finds herself without close friends or family but still has her dream job as a children’s librarian. Financially stretched, she ends up sharing a home with Petra's ex, Miles Nowak, a disheveled man who finds comfort in sad love songs. Initially, Daphne and Miles keep t...