Spring is officially here, folks, and this is great news for us crime readersβbecause it means a number of really fantastic new releases are upon us, too! This May saw the release of one of my most-anticipated reads of the year (hint: the new Ruth Ware!!), a fantastic serial killer thriller, the paperback reprint of a 2017 release I loved, and more. Weβre definitely in the swing of βbeach readingβ now - even if the weather here hasnβt exactly been beach-friendly just yet! Iβm so excited about the books in todayβs Recommended Releases post, so letβs dive right in.
Read MoreAuthor Q&A: Aimee Molloy, THE PERFECT MOTHER
Summerβs first buzzy psychological thriller is officially here! THE PERFECT MOTHER by Aimee Molloy is on sale today, and it's everything your summer reading list needs: smart, addictive, binge-worthy entertainment. Bonus: Kerry Washington is slated to star in its film adaptation! I loved every page of THE PERFECT MOTHER, and am confident youβll find it just the kind of read youβre looking for to usher in the summer months. Iβm thrilled to welcome Aimee to CBTB today to talk all things THE PERFECT MOTHER, from her emotional connections to the women who take center stage in the book to a little glimpse into movie adaptation process and a whole lot more.
Read MoreJanuary 2018 Wrap-Up
Happy 2018, reader!! Today marks my first βMonthly Wrap Upβ post of the new year. As a little refresher, these posts will provide you with a rundown of my reads, reviews, and additional blog content from the past month on Crime by the Book! You'll also find stats from my month in reading, and my pick for "favorite read of the month" here, too. Happy reading!
Read MoreBook Review: THE PERFECT MOTHER by Aimee Molloy
When I picked up THE PERFECT MOTHER by Aimee Molloy (on sale May 1st), I was hoping for a domestic thriller that would fill the BEHIND CLOSED DOORS-shaped hole in my heartβand thatβs exactly what I found. THE PERFECT MOTHER is that perfect blend of breezy plotting, chilling subject matter, and addictive interpersonal drama that makes for what I like to call βpopcorn readingβ: an utterly addictive, canβt-get-enough kind of read. Fans of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS by B.A. Paris, LIE TO ME by J.T. Ellison, and BIG LITTLE LIES by Liane Moriarty will feel right at home in Molloyβs story of the pressures of motherhood and the lies friends hide from one another.
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