Roadtown: Utopian Future?
Utopias are interesting to imagine, but are they really perfect?
12 Incredibly Lovely Reads
A selection of lyrical and lovely reading recommendations.
10 Poignant Stories You Won’t Soon Forget
Unforgettable stories with a haunting and moving tone.
25 Gripping Psychological Suspense Novels
Enthralling, suspenseful novels that will keep readers interested from start to finish.
Two Librarians, Too Many Books: Summer Reads
We're back! This time, we're obsessing over what we consider the best "summer reads" around. Read on for our lightly-edited-for-clarity conversation about what titles we think you should plop down on a beach with or stay safely-contained within your air-conditioned home with. We don't judge.
The Thrill is Not Gone
Suspenseful reads guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books of 2017
Explore a selection of the "best of the best" fiction and nonfiction books of 2017.
Beyond the Best Sellers: Mysteries and Thrillers
Like mysteries and thrillers, but struggling to find something new? Check out our list of the best mysteries and thrillers of 2017 that have flown under the radar.
Psychological Horror: 10 Suspenseful and Creepy Reads
Fans of Ghost Stories, Horror and Psychological Suspense will enjoy this blog post.
Wonderful, Upbeat End-of-Summer Reads
A selection of great reads to help pass the time while you reflect on how much fun you had this summer.
Literary Thrillers
Explore a selection of books filled with danger, action and suspense with an intellectual edge.
Psychological Suspense: The Devious Depths of the Human Mind
Edge of your seat, keep you guessing until the end great reads.
Tracy Chevalier To Visit Toledo, Ohio
Learn more about the international bestselling author Tracy Chevalier ... and check out some of her books.
Best Fiction Books of 2016
What were some of the best of the best fiction books of 2016? Continue reading to discover your next great read.
I Want It Black
All of us have a darker side that we must answer to, and sometimes it comes through in our need for a good dastardly read. So, if you’re tired of bubble gum and happy endings, read on for a few reads that will further darken that inky place you may need to exhume.
Psychological Suspense: Genre Characteristics
Suspenseful reads focusing on the devious depths of the human mind.
Psychological Thrillers
Looking for an edge of your seat, nail-biting good read? Check out this blog post to explore the addicting nature of Psychological Thrillers.
Best Fiction Books of 2015
Best fiction books of 2015 including historical fiction, mysteries, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, romance, love stories and short stories. Amazing selections by notable authors like Kristen Hannah, Paula Hawkins, Ruth Rendell, Sonali Dev, Naomi Novak, J.K. Jemisin and Angela Flournoy.
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