A quiet fishing vacation, a corrupt college town, and one retired NYPD detective who is wildly underqualified for relaxation. No Safe Place is ridiculous, fast, and unapologetically fun once it finds its footing—and yes, I stayed up late to finish it.
A Murder in Paris by Matthew Blake leans hard into psychological suspense, using memory, trauma, and history as its sharpest weapons. Following London-based psychotherapist Olivia Flynn as she investigates her grandmother’s shocking confession—and subsequent murder—the novel moves between 1945 and the present, threading Holocaust aftermath through a modern crime. Ambitious, moody, and sometimes indulgent, A Murder in Paris ultimately rewards readers who enjoy complex timelines, literary thrillers, and mysteries that linger after the final page.
Wondering if you’re a true bookaholic? This quick guide breaks down the top physical signs you’re a bookaholic — from late-night plot-twist insomnia to the ever-growing TBR takeover. If you’re a book lover looking for relatable symptoms (and a few solutions), this post is your new favorite read.
Survive the holiday chaos with this witty Bookaholic’s guide—packed with cozy reading essentials, snarky strategies, and book-lover gift ideas (with affiliate links included!).
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