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  • We Were Never Here: By Andrea Bartz | Book Review Podcast

    We Were Never Here: By Andrea Bartz | Book Review Podcast

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    “Bartz’s evocative descriptions of destinations as varied as Chile and Cambodia pulled me in immediately, but it was the way she ratcheted up the tension by dropping clues about the duo’s murky past that kept me rapt until the end.”—Travel + Leisure


    “Incredibly tense and atmospheric, We Were Never Here explores the nuances of memory, the secrets that bind a friendship—and those that threaten to tear them apart. Andrea Bartz delivers a sharp, unsettling thriller about power, obsession, and the inescapable grip of the past.”—Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls and The Last House Guest

    “A nail-biting, immersive whirl of a read . . . Brimming with mysterious twists, turns, and a frenemyship of the most chilling proportions, We Were Never Here is every woman’s worst nightmare—and every thriller-lover’s dream.”—Zakiya Dalila Harris, author of The Other Black Girl

    “Andrea Bartz takes a friendship with boundary issues and adds an extra-special ingredient—the permanent, secret alliance of two people who have gotten away with murder. . . . An observant, suspenseful, and deeply scary novel.”—Steph Cha, author of Your House Will Pay

    “Pulse-pounding with secrets, lies, and friends who trust too much.”—CrimeReads

    “This smartly written psychological thriller will leave you all tingly.”—Reader’s Digest

    “Bartz does a good job dramatizing the increasingly creepy relationship between the two women as the twisty plot builds. . . . Suspense fans will look forward to seeing more from this talented author.”—Publishers Weekly

    “A slow-burn thriller that gradually suffocates both the protagonist and the reader—in a good way . . . Bartz’s writing will keep readers on their toes.”—Kirkus Reviews

    “A terrific novel, blending the Hitchcockian elements with a touch of Patricia Highsmith.”—Booklist (starred review)

    3 min
  • 56 Days: By Catherine Ryan Howard | Book Review Podcast

    56 Days: By Catherine Ryan Howard | Book Review Podcast

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    ''56 Days, Catherine’s newest crime novel, is without a doubt my favorite book of hers yet -- and destined to be one of my top favorite books of the year. This clever and claustrophobic domestic thriller utilizes the pressure cooker of Ireland’s strict COVID lockdown policies to amp up the tension between a newly dating couple who decide to move in together rather than be forced to stay apart when COVID lands on Ireland’s shores. This book is masterfully plotted, deliciously entertaining, and brimming with the kinds of clever twists and reveals that you really won’t see coming.'' --Crime by the Book


    ''56 Days is definitely one for thriller lovers that crave suspenseful story lines. Catherine Ryan Howard is a mastermind with this one.'' --Fresh Fiction

    ''I first fell in love with Howard’s writing in The Nothing Man and I jumped at the chance to read her latest. Even though I had a rough idea of what was going on with Ciara, I was still able to be surprised by the twist. I enjoyed the timeline jumps and the same story being told from both Ciara and Oliver’s perspectives. It gave a really rounded experience and reminds you that you don’t always get the whole story from one person. Perfect addition to your reading list!'' --San Francisco Book Review

    ''Dark and dazzling, funny, sinister, and oh-so clever. I read 56 Days in a breath held right up until the final, mesmeric pages. Catherine Ryan Howard is ridiculously talented.'' --Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End

    ''An eerie, twisty story ripped from current headlines, in which a global pandemic becomes the foreboding hypotenuse of a dangerous love triangle.'' --Library Journal

    ''Catherine Ryan Howard is a gift to crime writing. Her characters are credible, her stories are original, and her plotting is ingenious. Every book is a treat to look forward to.'' --Liz Nugent, internationally bestselling author, on Rewind

    ''As with Ms. Howard’s other thriller, The Nothing Man, this one is filled with a sense of foreboding from the first page. Nothing is as it seems, and yet everything is displayed in plain sight, if misinterpreted. 56 Days is a thriller with a heavy atmosphere of tension, set during a life-and-death time in our own contemporary history.'' --New York Journal of Books

    ''Howard structures her novel as a clever sort of countdown, dishing out slow reveals about each of the characters, until the shattering ending that I might label Tarantino-esque if it weren’t so intimate.'' --CrimeReads

    ''Each new twist, dispensed with surgical precision, will keep you hooked, nostalgic for the days when COVID-19 was the worst threat.'' --Kirkus Reviews

    2 min
  • Blind Tiger: By Sandra Brown | Book Review Podcast

    Blind Tiger: By Sandra Brown | Book Review Podcast

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    “Set in 1920, this superior thriller from bestseller Brown firmly anchors all the action in the plot . . . Laurel and Thatcher are strong and inventive characters, and their surprising decisions and evolving relationship will keep readers engaged. Brown shows why she remains in the top rank of her field.”―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review


    “Brown doesn’t often delve into historical fiction territory, but she does here with gusto, and readers will practically taste the dusty streets of Foley and feel every rickety bump of the moonshiners’ trucks. There are shoot-outs and reformed prostitutes and a no-good hillbilly family, but none of it feels like an empty stereotype—it’s just all a lot of fun. Combined with Brown’s knack for romantic tension and page-turning suspense, this one is a winner.”―Booklist, Starred Review

    "A masterful storyteller."―USA Today

    "Brown deserves her own genre."―Dallas Morning News

    "A novelist who can't write them fast enough."―San Antonio Express-News

    3 min
  • Bombshell: By Sarah MacLean is the first novel in A Hell's Belles Novel Series | Book Review Podcast

    Bombshell By Sarah MacLean is the first novel in A Hell's Belles Novel   Series

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    “Dark, daring, delicious, and absolutely delightful...While this story excels as a second-chance, redemption love story, what really makes it stand out is the unabashedly feminist exploration of power and how it ties in with identity and desire. The cinematic final draws the series to a wholly satisfying conclusion.”  -- Kirkus Reviews on Daring and the Duke


    “MacLean reinforces her place as a master of historical romance with another exemplary, empowering love story that brilliantly showcases her flair for gloriously insightful characterization, grandly entertaining plotting, and gorgeously sensual prose.”  -- Booklist on Daring and the Duke

    “In Daring and the Duke, Sarah MacLean’s final installment of the Bareknuckle Bastards, we get to see Grace Condry finally get the epic grovel she deserves. This romance is stridently feminist from the first page.”  -- Washington Post

    “I recommend anything by Sarah MacLean.” -- Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author

    “She’s my absolute go-to author for clever, sexy and fun historical romances.” -- Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author

    “Brazen and the Beast is filled with lush sensuality, charming characters, witty dialogue and heart-stopping action--a tale that is certain to delight romance readers.”  -- Shelf Awareness

    “MacLean is not called the intoxicating queen of historical romance for nothing! She’s a master of intelligent dialogue, which adds to the tension, as several moments for a possible tryst pass the couple by...A fun, sexy read!” -- Historical Novel Society

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    3 min
  • The Stranger in the Mirror: By Liv Constantine | Book Review Podcast

    The Stranger in the Mirror: By Liv Constantine | Book Review Podcast

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    “We’re off and running in this twisty tale that makes our mouths drop without our tongues moving to our cheeks. The execution is flawless and the story virtually Hitchcockian in a Vertigo-like way. One of the best books of the summer, if not all of 2021.” -- Providence Journal


    “Exceptionally twisty. . . . Devilishly smooth and deceptive.” -- Toronto Star

    “The well-worn trope of a person suffering amnesia receives a fresh update in The Stranger in the Mirror, thanks to appealing characters and Liv Constantine’s energetic storytelling. Constantine, the pseudonym for sisters Lynne and Valerie Constantine, has delivered consistently enthralling novels that have deservedly landed on best sellers lists. . . . Constantine imbues this fifth novel with a brisk plot, solid twists and many surprises as the author blends the psychological thriller with a terrifying domestic drama.” -- The Sun-Sentinel

    "A nail-biting page-turner. . . . a powerful read.” -- New York Journal of Books

    “Races along like a rocket on steroids. . . . Once you’ve opened the book, figuring out who Addison Hope is and how she got to Philadelphia will become your reason for waking up in the morning. Just give into it, set aside a day or two, and immerse yourself. But prepare for spine-tingling thrills.” -- Book Reporter

    "A great addition to your beach bag this summer. Liv Constantine has done it again—creating multi-dimensional characters with some very deep psychological issues. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy twists and turns.”  -- Criminal Element

    "Gripping!  Equal parts character study and domestic thriller, THE STRANGER IN THE MIRROR makes for a perfect weekend read—a highly enjoyable page-turner where you race to the end, breathless to discover the shocking truth." -- Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

    “The Stranger in the Mirror by Liv Constantine is psychological suspense at its finest. Full of dark secrets and surprising twists, Constantine’s latest thriller leads readers down a pulse-pounding path of lies, hidden motives, and deadly intentions. An addictive, unputdownable read.” -- Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence and This is How I Lied

    3 min
  • The Spark: By Vi Keeland | Book Review Podcast

    The Spark: By Vi Keeland | Book Review Podcast

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    "I burned through the pages of this unputdownable book so quickly, when I only wanted to savor the irresistible chemistry between Decker and Autumn." —Kindle Crack


    "This has become my favorite book by Vi. It's a slow burn romance with so many emotions throughout the whole story, I truly didn't know if I was going to be able to handle them all." —Cat's Guilty Pleasure 

    "The characters are dynamic and edgy; the romance is passionate and heart warming." 
    —The Reading Café

    "I loved this story. I went through every emotion while reading it and loved Autumn and Donovan equally." —Relentless Book Chicks Ramblings and Reviews

    "It's rare that a male character is so perfectly written, that I didn't find one fault in his behavior." —Paula Loves Her Books

    "Wow an amazing 6 star story, that had me reading non stop until I hit the end. I was sucked in deep of the heart of this page turner." —TDC Book Reviews

    3 min
  • Song of the Forever Rains: By E.J. Mellow | Book Review Podcast

    Song of the Forever Rains: By E.J. Mellow | Book Review Podcast

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    “A spellbinding read…A dark, lyrical fantasy that merges vast worldbuilding with the best of romance tropes.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “This character-driven, high-stakes fantasy romance is a captivating read and the first book in a new series.” —BuzzFeed

    “It’s so easy to lose yourself in Mellow’s evocative and engaging prose. Song of the Forever Rains blends excellent world building, wonderful character dynamics, and slow burn romance. I’m already looking forward to the sequel.” —Charlie N. Holmberg, Wall Street Journal bestselling author

    “A story so immersive, it will haunt you long after the last page.” —Staci Hart, bestselling author

    “From the award-winning author of the Dreamland series comes a new dark romantic fantasy about a young woman finding hope in her powers of destruction.” —The Nerd Daily

    3 min
  • The Noise: By James Patterson and JD Barker | Book Review Podcast

    The Noise By James Patterson and JD Barker

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    “A really entertaining thriller . . like Michael Crichton (who might have written something very like this), Patterson and Barker keep ratcheting up the suspense and the sense of impending doom, until, by the end, we wish we could read faster just so we can find out what happens next.”―Booklist


    3 min
  • The Night She Disappeared: By Lisa Jewell | Book Review Podcast

    The Night She Disappeared: By Lisa Jewell | Book Review Podcast

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    “No one tells stories like this better than Lisa Jewell . . . she gets right into it, doesn’t mess about, puts real-seeming characters with rich interior lives through 350 pages of insane suspense—and then hits us with an ending we never saw coming. I love it.” (LEE CHILD, New York Times bestselling author of The Sentinel )


    “Lisa Jewell is one of my favourite writers and this is her best yet. I read it in 24 hours. Utterly gripping with richly drawn, hugely compelling characters, this is a first class thriller with heart.” (LUCY FOLEY, New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List )

    “I love all Lisa’s books, but The Night She Disappeared is her best thriller yet.” (HARLAN COBEN, New York Times bestselling author of Win )

    “Jewell is in top form in this suspenseful, satisfying story.” (Publishers Weekly)

    “Lisa Jewell is one of the best thriller writers out there, and The Night She Disappeared sets a new high-water mark. Electrifying, chilling and unputdownable. When friends ask for a book recommendation, this is the one I'll be sharing.” (SARAH PEKKANEN, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Wife Between Us )

    “Gripping and satisfying, this had me in tears at the end.” (The Guardian)

    “Jewell is skilled at keeping readers on their toes, always challenging our expectations of where a story is heading. . . . If you like to be kept guessing, this one’s for you.” (Booklist)

    “No one thickens a plot like Lisa Jewell. I couldn’t put this book down. Jewell just keeps getting better. It’s SO GOOD!” (SHARI LAPENA, New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door )

    “A nail-biting, heart-thudding, ‘please-let-her-be-all-right’ stunner of a novel. Left me reeling.” (JANE CORRY, bestselling author of My Husband’s Wife )

    “Mother of God, Lisa Jewell’s on fire. The Night She Disappeared is UNBELIEVABLY good. I was utterly utterly agog." (MARIAN KEYES, New York Times bestselling author of The Brightest Star in the Sky )

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    3 min
  • A Psalm for the Wild-Built: By Becky Chambers | Monk and Robot Series

    A Psalm for the Wild-Built: By Becky Chambers | Monk and Robot Series

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    “Chambers’ writing is always tender and healing, but this book has something else braided into it ― something more... This is a book that, for one night, made me stop asking ‘what am I even for?’ I’m prescribing a preorder to anyone who has ever felt lost. Stunning, kind, necessary.” ―Sarah Gailey


    "This was an optimistic vision of a lush, beautiful world that came back from the brink of disaster. Exploring it with the two main characters was a fun and fascinating experience.” ―Martha Wells

    "I'm the world's biggest fan of odd couple buddy road trips in science fiction, and this odd couple buddy road trip is a delight: funny, thoughtful, touching, sweet, and one of the most humane books I've read in a long time. We could all use a read like this right now." ―Sarah Pinsker

    "I read this book in one sitting when I was having a really wretched day, and it helped. It felt like a warm cup of tea made by someone who loves me. It's a soft hug of a book, and it says 'It's okay if you're not okay right now.' It made me cry the good sort of tears―the sort when someone is unexpectedly kind to you at the moment you need it most." ―Alexandra Rowland

    “The first book in Chambers’ new series feels like a moment to breathe, a novel that exists to give readers a place to rest and think… Recommended for fans of Chambers’ Wayfarers series and The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.” ―Booklist Starred Review

    "Written with all of Chambers’ characteristic nuance and careful thought, this is a cozy, wholesome meditation on the nature of consciousness and its place in the natural world. Fans of gentle, smart, and hopeful science fiction will delight in this promising series starter." ―Publishers Weekly

    3 min

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"Booklicious" is a podcast that focuses on books and all things literary. It is the ultimate destination for book lovers and those who want to dive deeper into the world of books. Each episode features in-depth discussions on a wide range of books, from classic literature to the latest bestsellers. The hosts bring their passion and expertise to the table as they share insights, opinions, and behind-the-scenes stories about the books they love.