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I really enjoyed listening to Whale Fall (2024) by Elizabeth O’Connor, and at just 4 hours, you can finish it one afternoon or on a weekend road trip!

I really enjoyed reading this Brothers Grimm inspired story and read it in two sittings. The Thirteenth Child (2024) by Erin A. Craig is a dark take on a fairy tale about Hazel, a girl born a thirteenth child.  She is chosen to be adopted by the Dreaded End -the god of Death, and he gifts her the ability to cure sickness.

If you’re in the mood for a feel-good read, check out The Vibrant Years (2022). This upbeat novel alternates between the perspectives of three generations of Indian-American women: Bindu, her daughter-in-law Aly, and her granddaughter Cullie. These endearing characters show the power of familial love and finding yourself at any age, overcoming obstacles to lead more fulfilling lives.

Author Bridget Collins writes highly atmospheric gothic historical fiction with a splash of fantasy. Her books are always unique and otherworldly. The Silence Factory (2024) is no exception.

On a stormy night, off the coast of Washington, an elderly woman is terrified to death when she sees a house washed up on the beach, one she recognizes from her nightmares. When Melissa tries to contact the woman's grandson, Simon, a police officer answers his phone, revealing that Simon is missing. Desperate to find him, Melissa and Leo, once close childhood friends but now estranged, reunite on the island to uncover dangerous secrets that could hold the key to Simon's fate.

Sharon McMahon, host of the podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, debuts with a compelling blend of biography and history that sheds light on little known figures who made a difference. The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Foun

If you're a fan of fast-paced thrillers and mystery, Megan Miranda's The Only Survivors (2023) is a must-read (or rather, a must-listen!). This audiobook brings to life the gripping story of a group of people who survived a tragic accident and are now reunited years later.

I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones is a fast-paced read for fans of the Scream franchise. High school, revenge, slashers, and a small, quiet town.

Lady Macbeth has a bad reputation - plotting, cunning and murderous.  Is there more to her than Shakespeare’s famous anti-heroine who is filled with ambition, guilt, and lives with the consequences of unchecked ambition?  Joel H Morris, author of All Of Our Yesterdays (2024), delves into the historical fiction life of Gruoch, the widow of Macbeth’s cousin, kno

North Woods (2023) is the first work of fiction I’ve read by author Daniel Mason. It won’t be the last. Vivid, compelling, and historically resonant, this collection of interlinked stories, or this novel, if you prefer, revolves around a particular dwelling built in northwestern Massachusetts during the early years of the colonial era.

Are you after a sweet, simple read, something that makes you feel like you are just floating away on a cloud? Get your PJs on and try out The Dallergut Dream Department Store (2024). Full of whimsy and charm, author Mi-Ye Lee will take you journeying between the dream world and the dreamers, offering you small snippets of people’s lives and dreams.

Are you an adult who loves all things Disney and romance novels? If so, check out this series of retellings of classic Disney stories. Each entry focuses on a different fairy tale, so unlike a typical series, there is no connection between the books. And while the series features different superstar romance authors putting a modern spin on the story, all of these feel-good books can be categorized as sweet romances.