Gabriel Allon is back in An Inside Job, trading espionage for a quiet life in Venice - until a body in the lagoon pulls him into another global scandal. Silva delivers his trademark sharp prose, clever dialogue, and an art-history lesson featuring Da Vinci that’ll have you pausing to Google masterpieces mid-read. Smart, fast, and utterly entertaining, this one’s a must for both longtime fans and Silva newbies.
Every reader has their quirks, but some habits are less “quirky” and more “felony-level crimes against books.” From dog-earing first editions to dropping spoilers like confetti, the literary police are watching. Luckily, I’ve rounded up the worst red flags and the fixes — so you can read without judgment (or at least without greasy fingerprints on your paperbacks).
Sandra Brown had me from page three of Blood Moon — rugged detective John Bowie (pronounced Booie, which sadly rhymes with “phooey”) walks into a Louisiana dive bar and spots TV reporter Beth, and you just know sparks — and danger — are coming. Their hunt for a blood-moon-obsessed serial killer is fast, twisty, and filled with enough tension to keep you flipping pages way past your bedtime. Add in a surly teenage daughter who makes questionable life choices, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for suspense, romance, and just a dash of melodrama. I’ll never look at a blood moon the same way again.
If you like your mysteries with a side of glam and old-money scandal, check out Marble House Murders. Check our my full review on The Bookaholic Blog.
Nora Kelly is back, and so is the chaos. This time, she’s teaming up with FBI agent Corrie Swanson to investigate two suspicious deaths in the Badlands of New Mexico—because apparently, digging up ancient secrets never ends well. Preston & Child do their thing: blending history, action, and a sprinkle of the macabre with characters we love (and some we really don’t). Skip shows up to make terrible decisions, Sheriff Watts swoops in just in time, and several new characters don’t make it to the final chapter—gruesomely. Pro tip: don’t eat dinner while reading the ending.
Walking the Line Between Fit & Fabulous is your no-nonsense guide to looking good, feeling strong, and not sacrificing your love of books in the process. Whether you're strutting in sneakers or power-walking with plot twists, this blog proves you can tone your glutes and feed your brain at the same time. From beach walks with audiobooks to sneaky wrist-weight hacks, we’re blending fitness with flair—minus the toxic gym talk. Expect sass, sweat, and seriously good reading recs. Because being fabulous isn’t a phase—it’s cardio with a side of character development
My nightstand is less a piece of furniture and more a chaotic book club where no one finishes the assigned reading. This week’s lineup includes FBI agents, twisted husbands, ’80s rock drama, and—obviously—a steamy Sandra Brown thriller. Some are new, some are old, all are silently judging me while I scroll TikTok. Here’s what’s currently stacked, cracked open, and whispering “finish me, coward.”
College is back in session—but what about your reading life? This guide is for book-loving students who'd rather be curled up with a novel than at a campus mixer. From cozy dorm must-haves to snarky planners, I’ve rounded up the best bookish gear for your introvert soul. Bonus: everything is linked, so you can shop straight from your bed (where you probably are already). Because let's be real—your TBR list deserves a syllabus of its own.
(Because nothing says "I'm Deep" like drinking tea from Jane Austin's face.) Let's face it. Writers and readers basically run on caffeine and surprise plot twists. And what better way to embrace your inner bookworm than by sipping from a mug that features your favorite literary legend? Whether you're on your first draft or your… Continue reading Mugs and Muses : Sip Like A Literary Legend
Hello, lovely readers! Today we’re raising a glass (and probably a popsicle) to freedom...the freedom to read what we want, where we want, and ignore literally everyone who tells us to “go outside and be social.” Whether you’re: Lounging on a beach with SPF 100 and a juicy thriller Hiding from loud relatives with a… Continue reading Happy 4th of July from The Bookaholic Blog!
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