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.

Bookish Red Flags: Reader Habits That Should Be Crimes

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

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

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

Book Review: Nobody’s Fool by Harlan Coben

Nobody's Fool follows Sami Kierce, a former cop haunted by his past and a tragic love story, whose life takes unexpected turns. After a girl he believed dead reappears, Sami faces a whirlwind of chaos involving a stalker, an heiress, and murder mysteries. Coben delivers a thrilling and fast-paced narrative, perfect for binge-reading.

5 New Mysteries (2025 Edition) That’ll Make You Sleep With the Lights On

This one’s for the mystery readers who want the newest, twistiest, most unputdownable books hot off the publishing press.If you’re the kind of reader who likes their fiction served with unexpected plot twists, unreliable narrators, and at least one character who absolutely cannot be trusted... buckle up. These 2024–2025 mystery/thrillers are here to mess with… Continue reading 5 New Mysteries (2025 Edition) That’ll Make You Sleep With the Lights On

Book Review : Overkill by J.A. Jance

In "Overkill" by J.A. Jance, a woman wakes up in blood and guilt, suspecting she killed her ex-husband, plunging readers into a gripping mystery filled with secrets and drama. Meanwhile, Ali Reynolds and her cybersecurity team tackle a kidnapping while an AI named Frigg drives the investigation forward amidst chaos.

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).

Wait… What Does TBR Actually Mean?

TBR is never finished. Like laundry. Or emails. Or plot twists in a Ruth Ware novel. The moment you read one book, you add three more to the pile. It’s the circle of literary life, and we bookaholics wouldn’t have it any other way.