It’s official: THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN has taken the world by storm. Today I'll be breaking down the elements that have made this book so appealing to such a wide audience, and recommending your next read based on your favorite element.
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Book Review: THE GIRL BEFORE by Rena Olsen
This immersive, gripping psychological suspense novel tackles topics of abusive relationships and emotional trauma with compassion and skill. I highly recommend this book if you’re looking for an engaging crime book that will leave you thinking long after you've turned the last page.
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Book Review: DEAR MR. M by Herman Koch
Herman Koch will forever be one of my favorite authors, and DEAR MR. M proves to me that he is an adaptive, ever-evolving author fully deserving of loyal readers. When I’m looking for a book with a sharp eye for human failings and a sharp wit to match, I will always choose Herman Koch.
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Book Review: HELL FIRE by Karin Fossum
HELL FIRE is a very different strain of Scandinavian crime fiction from my usual reads. Fossum has written a police procedural/family drama hybrid – and wow, does she do this well. This book is a police procedural, make no mistake—but its deep dive into the lives of its characters make it foremost a moving and tragic portrait of innocence lost.
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Book Review: GOOD AS GONE by Amy Gentry
I judged this book by its cover. I was expecting a fast-paced, twist-filled thrill ride—but what I got was a suspense novel brimming not with shock value, but with thoughtful insights into love, loss, and hope against all odds. This book is nothing I expected, and I was so pleased to be surprised.
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