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12 Book Within a Book Mysteries and Thrillers

09.13.2022 by Jen Ryland // 2 Comments

Do you love layered mysteries that involve a story within a story or a book within a book? Love thrillers with a “meta,” aspect, books with an embedded narrative or stories that are self-referential? Check out my book list of 12 Book Within a Book Mysteries and Thrillers.

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Categories // Lists Tags // adult fiction, mystery, thriller

Best YA Vampire Books

08.08.2022 by Jen Ryland // 5 Comments

My list of Best YA Vampire Books looks at Young Adult Vampire books throughout the decades.

Back in the early 2000s, young adult fiction was all paranormal romance all the time. Then reading trends put a stake through the heart of teen vampire fiction and the number of vampire romance books for teens dropped dramatically. But cold blooded vampire fiction is heating up again! Whether you’re a longtime fan looking for new books like Twilight or Vampire Academy or someone just starting to explore YA vampire book series, I have suggestions for you!

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Categories // Fandoms, Lists Tags // list, YA list, YA paranormal, YA romance

13 Wedding Mystery Books

06.21.2022 by Jen Ryland // 2 Comments

Say “I do” to these suspenseful Wedding Mystery Books!I have a list of destination wedding suspense novels, bachelorette party mysteries, even honeymoon mysteries. Is nothing sacred? Apparently not among mystery and thriller writer and readers. Check out my list of Wedding Mystery Books Featuring Murder and Matrimony! Updated for 2026!

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Categories // Lists Tags // adult fiction, list, mystery, new books, thriller

The Fictional World of Taylor Jenkins Reid

Are you a Taylor Jenkins Reid fan wondering how all her books connect? Or do you want to know which Taylor Jenkins Reid books have crossover characters? Looking for a timeline that tells you what Evelyn Hugo was up to when Daisy Jones and the Six were breaking up? Want to help me find Easter Eggs ij Taylor Jenkins Reid books like Malibu Rising and Carrie Soto is Back? Join me and let’s explore the Fictional World of Taylor Jenkins Reid!

The Fictional World of Taylor Jenkins Reid: a photo collage of her four interconnected books plus Atmosphere
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Best Bookish Gift Ideas for Dads

06.14.2022 by Jen Ryland // 3 Comments

If the dad or father figure in your life is an avid reader or needs a holiday gift OR some books for the summer, I have some ideas of recent releases perfect for all kinds of readers! Check out these Best Bookish Gift Ideas for Dads!

Written and edited by Jen Ryland. Last updated on:

December 12, 2023
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Categories // Lists Tags // adult fiction, list, mystery, new books, thriller

Books to Read if You Love Stranger Things

06.07.2022 by Jen Ryland // 6 Comments

Are you a Stranger Things Fan looking for books to read that are like Stranger Things on Netflix? I’ve assembled a whole list of books about a group of friends fighting paranormal evil in a small town. Check out these Books To Read if You Love Stranger Things!

Books to Read if You Love Stranger Things: Photo of the Cast of Stranger Things
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Categories // Lists Tags // list, new ya Releases, YA, YA paranormal

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