If you follow me on Instagram, you might remember me going down the rabbit hole last month and binge-reading a whole bunch of psychological suspense novels by an author named Freida McFadden. I dove into Freidaβs buzzy suspense novel THE HOUSEMAID earlier this summer on a whimβand quickly found myself hooked on the authorβs deliciously binge-worthy popcorn thrillers. My August 2022 reading list ended up being dominated by Freida McFadden books, and I realized itβs about time I documented my journey with her work so far! The next time I find myself falling into a reading slump and just need something lighter and binge-worthy to pull me out of it, I can almost guarantee Iβll be turning to a Freida McFadden book for the perfect βpopcorn readβ solution. Without further ado: read on for my ranking of the Freida McFadden thrillers Iβve read so far!
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Author Q&A: Ruth Ware, THE DEATH OF MRS. WESTAWAY
If I had to make a shortlist of authors I would love to interview about their work, Ruth Ware is easily in my top five - if not higher! Iβm beyond thrilled, then, to be able to welcome Ruth to CBTB today to chat about her newest novel: THE DEATH OF MRS. WESTAWAY. On sale in the US today (5/29), THE DEATH OF MRS. WESTAWAY is Ruth Ware at her very finest. In this atmospheric and quasi-gothic story of long-kept family secrets, a case of mixed identities sets a young woman (Hal) on the path to claim a massive fortuneβ¦ so long as she can successfully con her way into a wealthy - and very eccentric - family. Iβm so excited to share this Q&A with Ruth Ware - I hope youβll enjoy reading it as much as Iβve enjoyed putting it together!
Read MoreCBTB Recommends #2: Lighter Suspense and Stalker Thrillers
Iβm so excited to share my second blog post in my CBTB Recommends holiday feature! Today's post tackles lighter suspense novels and stalker thrillers. The idea behind this feature is simple: you send me your bookish questions or recommendation requests, and Iβll feature them in a blog post exactly like this one! If you need help picking out a mystery to read this winter or are trying to decide on a thriller to give as a holiday gift, please feel free to fill out the form at the bottom of this post to submit your question! Think of this as a bookish advice column that's here to help you find your next perfect read.
Read MoreCBTB Recommends: Holiday Reading Edition
Confession time: I secretly love reading advice columns, and have always thought that it would be so fun to write one someday. Well, this holiday season, I decided to put a bookish spin on an advice columnβthe result of which is this project, "CBTB Recommends"! Whether you're shopping for a book as a holiday gift, or are looking to build your winter reading list, you can use this little holiday feature to match you with the perfect winter crime fiction read. Think of βCBTB Recommendsβ as an advice column for crime fiction readers - this one particularly geared towards winter reading.
Read MoreBuzzworthy 2018 Books: THE SANDMAN by Lars Kepler
Crime fiction readers, listen up: if you love gritty, cinematic, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, I did the legwork for youβmeet one of your future contenders for favorite book of 2018. Todayβs featured Buzzworthy 2018 Book, THE SANDMAN by Lars Kepler (March 2018), is one of those rare books that balances meticulous plotting, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and an almost mythic serial killer to pitch-perfect effect. Cinematic, action-packed, and bone-chilling, THE SANDMAN is poised to deliver a standout 2018 thriller read. It might release in March, but Iβm betting it will top the βBest Ofβ lists for fans of Scandinavian greats like THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO by Stieg Larsson and THE SNOWMAN by Jo Nesbo.
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