Book Review – Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell

Lisa Jewell’s Don’t Let Him In is for anyone who’s ever side-eyed a man who seems just a little too smooth. The book follows Nick Radcliffe (or whatever name he’s using today), a serial husband who collects wives the way other people collect frequent flyer miles. Enter Ash, whose mom has fallen for him, and who immediately clocks him as a walking red flag with a bank-draining hobby. As Ash digs into his past, the story flips between her detective work and Nick’s own delusional internal monologue where he’s somehow the hero. It’s gripping, twisty, and just messy enough to feel real. Take the book’s advice: if you meet a man who seems perfect? Don’t let him in.

The Bookaholic’s Spooky Season Starter Pack

It’s officially spooky season, and nothing pairs with a chill in the air like a book that might ruin your sleep.

Book Review: Night Watcher by Daphne Woolsoncroft

Daphne Woolsoncroft, host of the true crime podcast Going West, makes her thriller debut with Night Watch. The story follows Nola, who witnessed her babysitter’s murder at age eight by a serial killer known as “The Hiding Man”—and twenty years later, he’s back with unfinished business. Creepy, twisty, and perfectly suspenseful, this one will keep you flipping pages and double-checking your locks.

Book Review: The Oligarch’s Daughter by Joseph Finder

Joseph Finder never misses, and The Oligarch’s Daughter is proof. Wall Street hotshot Paul Brightman thinks he’s found love with a glamorous Russian beauty, only to discover her dad is a full-blown oligarch with more skeletons than a Halloween store. Twisty, sleek, and impossible to put down, this spy thriller will keep you up way past your bedtime.

An Inside Job by Daniel Silva: A Review

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.

Book Review: Badlands by Preston & Child

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.

Happy 4th of July from The Bookaholic Blog!

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!

How to Get Gorgeous While You Read (Because Why Not Be Beautiful and Brilliant?)

This article emphasizes the benefits of multitasking beauty routines while enjoying reading. It outlines five creative ways to enhance appearance, including dyeing hair, using face masks, foot care, walking on a treadmill while reading, and various self-care activities. The essence is to combine beauty and reading for an enriching experience.

Book Review: The Last Days of Kira Mullin by Nicci French

Verdict: Cancel your plans. This book “owns” you. Affiliate Link : https://amzn.to/4npmOZ3 Oh wow. Talk about a book you cannot put down. I started this one thinking I’d read a chapter before bed… and suddenly it was 3AM, I was caffeinated by adrenaline, and honestly? No regrets.Our main character, Nancy North, is a former aspiring… Continue reading Book Review: The Last Days of Kira Mullin by Nicci French

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