April turned out to be a surprisingly varied reading month, with a mix of psychological thrillers, dark fantasy, indie discoveries, and audiobooks that kept things interesting from start to finish. There were a few standout reads that really delivered on tension and character, alongside some more experimental or slower-paced books. Overall, it was a month that balanced entertainment with more thought-provoking themes, particularly around morality, identity, and the consequenc

March was a month of variety in my reading life, one that took me from tightly wound psychological suspense to quietly devastating literary fiction, with a detour into imaginative fantasy along the way. I found myself drawn to stories centred on secrets, whether whispered through threatening letters, buried in the past, or hidden within relationships, and the consequences of those truths surfacing. Indie Stand Out Read Silent Victim Caroline Mitchell Told through multiple per

February was a busy month, which meant I didn’t quite manage to get through everything on my ever-growing TBR. That said, I still had some fantastic reads across a mix of thrillers, fantasy, literary fiction, and YA. From unsettling literary explorations to addictive popcorn thrillers, here are some of the highlights from my February reading. Half His Age — Jennette McCurdy Jennette McCurdy’s novel demonstrates considerable literary ambition, offering an unsettling, first-pe

January often feels like a fresh page, a chance to set new goals and embrace new experiences. Here are my 2026 reading resolutions. If you’re looking for book recommendations or inspiration to start your own reading journey, this post will offer a detailed glimpse into a month well spent with books. Publisher Mail Cape Fever by Nadia Davids is a richly atmospheric and emotionally resonant novel set in South Africa in the 1920s, within a British colonial society defined by ri

Book Club Book A Tale for the Time Being Ruth Ozeki A Tale for the Time Being is a novel of striking ambition. It blends themes of time, identity, and cross-cultural connection. Ozeki’s premise—Nao’s diary washing ashore in Canada—draws Ruth into the mystery of the girl’s life. This inventive concept is initially enchanting. Nao’s voice is sharp, insightful, and often profoundly moving. Her reflections on bullying, displacement, and Zen philosophy form the novel’s emotional

October always feels like the perfect month to curl up with a dark, twisty book, and this year didn’t disappoint. Highlight My standout read for this month was Small Boat . Inspired by the 2021 Channel disaster, in which 27 migrants drowned, Small Boat is a stark, unsettling novella. It examines responsibility, complicity, and the failures of empathy. Told through the perspective of a French radio operator accused of negligence, the story unfolds as a relentless stream of th

🍂 September Reading Wrap-Up: A Journey Through Dark Thrills and Unexpected Love Stories 🍂 September has been a month filled with dark thrills, unexpected love stories, and thought-provoking non-fiction. My reading pile took me on quite the ride. From unsettling psychological suspense and chilling cult mysteries to tender magical realism and sharp cultural critique, some books gripped me with their atmosphere. Others left me questioning believability, while a few were simpl

Here’s a quick look back at the books that kept me company in April

This book is different from King’s usual stuff and not at all what I expected going in. It’s still got his signature pacing and...