Tag: TBR

Should You Read A Murder in Paris by Matthew Blake?

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Bookish Red Flags: Reader Habits That Should Be Crimes

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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).

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

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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

Let’s Make This a Bookish Thing—Subscribe to The Bookaholic Blog

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If you love smart, sassy book reviews, curated reading lists that actually deliver, and just the right dose of clever commentary, you’re in the right place. Why subscribe?Because your inbox should be full of bookish brilliance—not junk mail and dentist reminders. Sign up below and get the latest from The Bookaholic Blog—my take on the… Continue reading Let’s Make This a Bookish Thing—Subscribe to The Bookaholic Blog