Have you ever picked up a book that you just couldn’t put down, even when it made you uncomfortable? That’s exactly what happened to me with Tana French’s “In the Woods.” I stumbled upon this novel during a late-night writing session, desperately seeking inspiration for my own mystery novel. Little did I know that this …
Have you ever picked up a book that you just couldn’t put down, even when your eyes were burning from lack of sleep and your coffee had gone cold? That’s exactly what happened to me with Karin Slaughter’s “The Good Daughter.” As a writer myself, I’m always on the lookout for novels that can teach …
Have you ever picked up a book, expecting one thing, and found yourself on a completely different journey? That’s exactly what happened to me with Rachel Hawkins’ “The Wife Upstairs.” As I settled into my favorite armchair, notebook in hand (old habits die hard for us writers), I was prepared for yet another predictable retelling …
Have you ever found yourself so engrossed in a book that the line between fiction and reality starts to blur? That’s exactly what happened to me when I picked up Thomas Harris’s “The Silence of the Lambs.” As a budding crime novelist myself, I’ve always been drawn to stories that delve into the darker recesses …
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Have you ever picked up a book expecting a light read, only to find yourself on an emotional rollercoaster that leaves you questioning everything you thought you knew about suburban life? That’s exactly what happened to me when I dove into Liane Moriarty’s “Big Little Lies.” As a writer myself, I’m always on the hunt …
As I sat in my favorite coffee shop, sipping a latte and people-watching, I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of loneliness. It was in this moment that I stumbled upon “You Are Not Alone” by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. The title alone spoke to me, and I found myself purchasing the book on …
As I sit here, still reeling from the emotional rollercoaster that is Lisa Jewell’s “Invisible Girl,” I can’t help but reflect on the serendipitous way this book found its way into my hands. It was a rainy Tuesday afternoon, and I was browsing the shelves of my favorite local bookstore, seeking inspiration for my next …
Have you ever picked up a book that you just couldn’t put down, even as the clock ticked well past midnight? That’s exactly what happened to me with Laura Dave’s “The Last Thing He Told Me.” As a writer myself, I’m always on the lookout for stories that can captivate me the way I hope …
As a professional writer, I’m always on the lookout for novels that can both entertain and challenge me. When I stumbled upon “The Good Lie” by A.R. Torre, I was immediately intrigued. The premise of a psychiatrist delving into the mind of a serial killer seemed right up my alley, given my fascination with psychological …
As I sit here, still reeling from the final pages of Peter Swanson’s “Before She Knew Him,” I can’t help but marvel at how a simple trip to the bookstore last weekend led me down such a thrilling rabbit hole. You see, I’d been in a bit of a writing slump lately, struggling to find …