Should You Read A Murder in Paris by Matthew Blake?

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.

Are You a Bookaholic?

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.

The Bookaholic’s Ultimate Holiday Survival Guide: Cozy Reads, Sneaky Hacks & Gift Ideas

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!).

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: 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.

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.

My Summer TBR Stack — and the Bookish Gear I’m Taking to the Beach

Reading at the beach is an art, not a sport. You need the right setup or you’ll end up wind-slapping your pages into the face of a nearby lifeguard (which, depending on the lifeguard, might not be the worst thing).