Mark your calendars, psychological thriller readers--Sara Shepard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pretty Little Liars series, has a new adult suspense novel on sale later this year: REPUTATION, coming December 3rd, 2019 from Dutton Books! Thanks to Sara’s team at Dutton, I’m absolutely thrilled to reveal the (gorgeous!) cover for REPUTATION on CBTB today -- and not only that, but CBTB readers will also be treated to a mini Q&A with Sara right here, too! This is a personal dream come true for me - I’m a huge fan of Pretty Little Liars, and couldn’t be more excited for Sara’s newest adult suspense release later this year. If you love juicy suspense novels with twists, turns, and lots of intrigue, you’ll want to add REPUTATION to your reading list immediately. Read on to get the inside scoop on Sara Shepard’s newest release, including plot details, a mini Q&A with the author, and a look at the book’s gorgeous cover!
Read MoreKate White & Alafair Burke discuss SUCH A PERFECT WIFE
Kate White - former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and bestselling writer - has a brand-new crime novel out this week: SUCH A PERFECT WIFE, available tomorrow (May 7th) from Harper Books! In honor of Kate’s newest release, I’m thrilled to share with CBTB readers a fantastic conversation between Kate and bestselling crime writer Alafair Burke, in which these two very talented women discuss SUCH A PERFECT WIFE, writing gutsy female characters, advice for aspiring writers, and more. If there ever were a fascinating and inspiring pair of women to learn from, it’s these two, and I’m absolutely thrilled to share their Q&A with CBTB readers today! In this post, you can learn more about Kate’s forthcoming release SUCH A PERFECT WIFE, plus get all the details on Alafair’s newest book, THE BETTER SISTER, too. Huge thanks to HarperCollins, Kate White, and Alafair Burke for sharing this Q&A with us today! Read on for all the details on both books, and the Q&A between Kate and Alafair.
Read MoreAuthor Q&A: Simone St. James, THE BROKEN GIRLS
I recently read - and loved! - Simone St. James’ propulsive suspense novel THE BROKEN GIRLS—a mystery with a ghost story twist, set against the backdrop of an all-girls boarding school in rural Vermont. There’s a little something for everyone to love here: from interpersonal secrets to a richly atmospheric locale to a genuinely chilling (yet tastefully done) supernatural component. THE BROKEN GIRLS releases today (March 20th, 2018) from Berkley - and I’m delighted to celebrate its publication by welcoming Simone St. James to CBTB to talk about her brand-new release!
Read MoreAuthor Q&A: Clare Mackintosh, LET ME LIE
Clare Mackintosh’s books have been a staple of Crime by the Book ever since I first started this blog - her debut novel I LET YOU GO was actually one of the first books I ever received for review on CBTB! I can’t help but be in a constant state of looking forward to the next Mackintosh release - and this week, the wait is over... at least for the time being! Clare’s newest book LET ME LIE releases in the US this week, and today I’m delighted to share a Q&A with Clare herself to discuss her new book, her career as a police officer (!!), and a whole lot more.
Read MoreAuthor Q&A: Alice Feeney, SOMETIMES I LIE
Fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, and Behind Closed Doors - look no further. Your newest psychological thriller obsession is here: SOMETIMES I LIE by Alice Feeney releases tomorrow (March 13th), and I can’t recommend this book highly enough! In honor of SOMETIMES I LIE’s US publication week, I’m delighted to share a Mini Q&A with author Alice Feeney with CBTB readers today! In our chat, Alice touches on the advice that helped her write this knockout thriller, the project she’s working on next, and a whole lot more.
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