June was another fantastic reading month, with a great mix of indie gems and traditionally published titles. From fantasy and emotional contemporary fiction to gripping thrillers and literary fiction, there was plenty to enjoy. Welcome to my June Reading Wrap-Up. 📖 New Release Highlight John of John by Douglas Stuart One of my most anticipated reads of the month was Douglas Stuart's latest novel, released in May. Set on a remote Scottish island, John of John explores identit

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

If you’re a thriller author, like me, on BookTok, calls to action (CTAs) can feel… awkward. You don’t want to sound salesy.You don’t want to break the tension. And you definitely don’t want to scare readers away with “BUY MY BOOK.” The good news?You don’t need hard sells to grow an audience or sell books. You need layered CTAs —ones that match the mood of your content, train the algorithm, and slowly turn viewers into readers. Here’s how to do it. Micro CTAs for thriller aut

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

March has been an excellent month for reading!