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Readers Guide for The Storm by Rachel Hawkins

01.05.2026 by Jen Ryland // 4 Comments

My Readers Guide for The Storm by Rachel Hawkins looks at this new January Suspense story about a crime from the 1980s, a journalist, and a hurricane prone Southern town. This guide will have my Quick Take, a Character list, plot summary and the ending explained. Let’s discuss the book!

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Categories // Reviews Tags // adult fiction, new books, spoiler discussion, spoilers, suspense

Readers Guide for The First Time I Saw Him

12.29.2025 by Jen Ryland // 4 Comments

My Readers Guide to The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave looks at this sequel to the bestselling book The Last Thing He Told Me, which was also adapted into an Apple TV series. This post includes a character list, a quick recap for The Last Thing He Told Me, Spoilers for The First Time I Saw Him, and the ending explained. UPDATED with a comparison to the book The First Time I Saw Him and season 2 of The Last Thing I Told Him on Apple TV.

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Categories // Reviews Tags // adult fiction, new books, spoiler discussion, spoilers, suspense

Suspense Books Taylor Swift Would Love

12.23.2025 by Jen Ryland // Leave a Comment

I know which Suspense Books Taylor Swift Would Love. How? She recently revealed more about the kind of books she loves to read. Not surprisingly, she loves Gothic Suspense, Domestic Suspense, and Dark Family Suspense. Here’s my list of books she (and you) will love!

Photo of Taylor Swift taking about her favorite kinds of books and then a photo of some of my picks for her.
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Categories // Lists Tags // suspense

Most Anticipated Mystery and Thriller Books of Winter 2026

12.17.2025 by Jen Ryland // Leave a Comment

What are my Most Anticipated Mystery and Thriller Books of Winter 2026? I’m here to run down the titles I can’t wait to read that are coming out in January, February or March 2026!

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

New Mystery and Thriller Books January 2026

12.16.2025 by Jen Ryland // 3 Comments

I’m here to run down the New Mysteries and Thriller Books for January 2026! Did the New Year bring new reading goals and maybe new gift cards? Which of these New Mysteries, Thrillers, and Suspense Books for January 2026 will you want to read? Here’s a list of all the January 2026 Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense Books I could find!

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Categories // Reviews Tags // adult fiction, mystery, new books, suspense, thriller

New York Times Best Thrillers of 2025

12.10.2025 by Jen Ryland // 4 Comments

I’ve finally found the list of The New York Times Best Thrillers of 2025. Let’s take a look at the list and share our thoughts. I see a few gems, some new-to-me titles and a lot of examples of a new trend I’m not mad about!

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Categories // Lists Tags // best of, mystery, new books, suspense, thriller

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