The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading?What did you recently finish reading?What do you think you’ll read next?
I am about to listen to The Launch Party by Lauren Forry. I borrowed the audiobook of an Edelweiss ebook I accepted awhile back and haven’t gotten around to reading. Easy way to catch up on my ARCs TBR shelf.
On my Kindle I am reading Yours Always by Corinne Sullivan. It was an Amazon First Reads choice last month, and it’ll work for a HRCYED prompt I need. I’m about halfway through the book at this point.
Also on Kindle I am tackling book 2 in the Vegas Shadows series The Night Watcher by Victor Methos. I just received book 3 via NetGalley and wanna read it as soon as possible lol.
I reviewed both of these on Storygraph last week.
All of these above books I need for multiple challenges I am doing. I am trying to juggle everything lol!!!
When a terrifying new killer targets Detective Lazarus Holloway’s inner circle, he ventures into the darkest corners of the city to unmask the murderer—and the one who’s really pulling the strings.
Lazarus Holloway is no stranger to violent crime. The seasoned detective has built a career on weeding out the worst of the worst from the glittering streets of Las Vegas.
But he never knew the worst could get this bad.
The Bone Stalker is a new kind of murderous. His MO is brutal, calculated, and ritualistic, removing only specific bones from his victims’ bodies. Each bone taken has a symbolic meaning…and they all tie back to Lazarus himself.
As Lazarus digs deeper with the help of investigative partner and guardian ad litem Piper Danes, they discover the detective isn’t the only connection. But before they can unravel the web of lies that’s been spun through the city for years, the killer ensnares another innocent in his trap.
Someone close to Lazarus becomes the bait. And he’ll stop at nothing to get her back—even if it means embracing the darkness he’s spent his life fighting against.
Note: This is Book 3 in the Vegas Shadows trilogy.
What is the Sunday Salon? The Sunday Salon is a place to link up and share what we have been doing during the week. It’s also a great opportunity to visit other blogs and join in the conversations going on there. Hosted by Readerbuzz.
What is the Sunday Post? The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly or for a monthly wrap up.
I did not post a Sunday Salon last week because my mother was in the hospital from March 30 until April 8, after her routine procedure did not go according to plan. My family is in North Carolina and I am in New Jersey, so I had only been getting text and phone call updates about her condition. It had been so hard being a million miles away from them during this rough time! She is currently home and doing well, thank God!
Easter Sunday was last week! The kids were home to celebrate the holiday with my husband and I. We did our traditional things like going to church in the morning, followed by watching a Sight & Sound DVD of Jesus. Then a nice relaxing dinner and we always play a board game after.
Of course, once we came home from church everyone changed into comfy clothes and we did not take one family photo. What a fail!
Also, I need to catch up with everyone and I’m so sorry I’ve been super distant in the blogosphere. I have mostly just been avoiding socials and being online for relaxing and reading time… and some video game time as well lol.
I am listening to Hellbound Guilds & Other Misdirections via Libby. It should be finished later today. I am reading Yours Always by Corinne Sullivan on my Kindle. So far it’s just alright but I’m only like 10% in. And still slowly getting through The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch. The heavy sci-fi aspects were intriguing at first, but starting to lose me as the story is progressing.
If you’d like to be friends with me on Storygraph, this is my profile page. I stopped using Goodreads and refuse to go back.
Like I said in my previous announcement post, I am just reading the books I WANT to read this year and trying to fit them into HRCYED prompts. Actually, I am not doing that terrible so half-assing my way through this challenge!
This is how it’s going with my NetGalley shelf as of today. I have a lot of backlogged books from previous years I need to get to. I absolutely have cut back my requesting to “barely even bothering”.
I do have quite a few summer thrillers on the list, so I think I am gonna plan those for May/June/July time.
Title: Kill For Me, Kill For You Author: Steve Cavanagh Format: Hardcover Length: 340 pages Rating: 4 stars Publication Date Of My Edition: March 19, 2024
I gave Kill For Me, Kill For You by Steve Cavanagh four stars because it completely pulled me in with its dark, twisty premise and kept me guessing the whole time I was reading. The concept is chilling and clever, and the pacing made it hard to put down once things really got going. I especially liked how the multiple POVs were essential to the story. Seeing events unfold from different perspectives added layers to the plot and kept building suspense, making me want to keep reading to piece everything together. The characters were compelling, even if not always likable, which added to the overall intensity. Just when I thought I had things figured out, another twist would shift everything.
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? a place to meet up and share what you have been, and are about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organize yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment and er… add to your groaning TBR pile! This meme started on J Kaye’s blog and then was hosted by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at The Book Date.
I am off of work this whole week as it’s Spring Break… so I am hoping to get A LOT of reading time in during the day. All of these books are sooooo good right now!
As a mood reader, these are next on the list. Why you ask? Who knows. Honestly, I do want to read these books, so that’s the plan. I have King of Ashes on Audiobook thanks to Macmillan, Hellbound is for a read-along and I am trying to keep my NetGalley ratio above 80% lol.
Good morning, readers! It’s been a crazy month here, but I ended up reading 7 books in March… IDK how, lol. I read 1 physical, 3 audiobooks, 1 eBook, and 2 were dual reading (physical and audio).
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Good morning readers! These are all of the books that I acquired/received/borrowed onto my shelves, virtual and/or physical, for the entire month of March:
No, choosing red covers was not planned for this month, LOL!!!!
These are traveling books, aka borrowed books, within the Facebook group.
Again, an orange theme was also not planned for this month, haha!
An e-ARC of David Ellis’ newest book is in my possession!
I absolutely LOVE using my library for all my books and audiobook needs. I do not have a lot of money to blow on a hobby, so I found a good way to support my community, my library and my reading habit! The library has a ton of resources and I always check there first for audiobooks I want to listen to or books I want to read. Libby is my friend and I have multiple library branches hooked up to my account for maximum borrowing.
I thought it’d be fun to post monthly updates about my library stats, on top of keeping up with my official challenge page.
*I use Amazon pricing, or the price on the receipt when I leave the library*
What is the Sunday Salon? The Sunday Salon is a place to link up and share what we have been doing during the week. It’s also a great opportunity to visit other blogs and join in the conversations going on there. Hosted by Readerbuzz.
What is the Sunday Post? The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly or for a monthly wrap up.
SUCH a rough week at work this entire week. The whole thing threw off my vibe when I got home. I didn’t read as much as I had planned. I played a cozy video game and really did a whole bunch of nothing, my brain too scrambled for much. Uugghhhhhh!
My husband and I went out to dinner on Friday night. We had a great time!
Made a lot of progress on Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. Should be done with it before the month is over.
I saw The Gone World come up on my Tiktok FYP… billed as Inception meets True Detective and since Inception is one of my favorite movies I wanted to read this book. I borrowed the large print edition from my library. And honestly, I may be borrowing MORE large print editions of books because the small print just isn’t doing it for me anymore.
I just started Keep Them Close by David Ellis, a NetGalley ARC.
If you’d like to be friends with me on Storygraph, this is my profile page. I stopped using Goodreads and refuse to go back.
My husband and I started season 4 of The Chosen. It’s a rewatch for me, but he doesn’t know that lol.
Title: Taming Demons for Beginners Author: Annette Marie Format: audiobook Length: 7 hours 52 minutes Narrator: Cris Dukehart Rating: 4 stars Publication Date: December 31, 2019
Taming Demons for Beginners by Annette Marie is such a fun and refreshing start to the The Guild Codex: Demonized series. The story follows Robin, a quiet and rule-loving bookkeeper who works for a guild of mages but wants absolutely nothing to do with magic herself. Of course, that plan quickly falls apart when she accidentally summons and becomes magically bound to a powerful demon named Zylas.
What makes this book so enjoyable is the contrast between Robin and Zylas. Robin is cautious, anxious, and determined to follow every rule, while Zylas is reckless, dangerous, and constantly pushing her out of her comfort zone. Their reluctant partnership creates a lot of humor, tension, and surprisingly heartfelt moments as they slowly learn to trust each other.
I also really enjoyed how this story intertwines with The Guild Codex: Spellbound. Both series take place in the same world and run alongside each other, which makes it fun to see overlapping events and characters from different perspectives. It adds an extra layer to the story for readers who are following both series, which I am doing.
The worldbuilding is easy to jump into, with a unique take on guilds, contracts, and demons that keeps the story moving without feeling overwhelming. The pacing is quick, the action scenes are exciting, and the banter between the characters makes it hard to put the book down.
Overall, Taming Demons for Beginners is a highly entertaining urban fantasy with lovable characters, witty dialogue, and the start of a really intriguing series. If you enjoy magic, slow-building relationships, and a bit of chaos mixed with humor, this is definitely a book worth picking up.
Joe Hart has a new novel coming out September 22, 2026. I’m really digging the eerie vibe of this cover!
Synopsis: A mother who has vanished into seclusion is forced to revisit her son’s heinous crimes in a haunting psychological thriller by the Edgar Award–winning author of Or Else.
Eight years ago, Hattie Conlee’s world was torn apart when her son, Tommy, was convicted of being a serial killer known as the Bedfellow. When Tommy escaped custody, he simply disappeared. So did Hattie. She changed her name and moved to a coastal town in Maine to build an anonymous new life. No one would find her here. Hattie couldn’t have been more wrong.
Now investigative journalist Ross Eeling has come calling. He agrees to keep Hattie’s new identity a secret on one condition: Hattie tell him things she’s never told the vultures of the press before—about her son, the murders of so many innocent women, its impact on a devastated family, and the depths of a mother’s love. Ross wants the truth.
Dredging up the most painful moments of her life is a revelation for Hattie too. Because the past is more complicated and disturbing than she realizes. And its deadly repercussions are far from over.
Shout out to Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse for sponsoring this cover reveal.
The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading?What did you recently finish reading?What do you think you’ll read next?
I am reading The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch. I found this novel being talked about on TikTok and borrowed it from my library. It’s great so far!!!!
I am currently dual reading/listening to Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. This one is absolutely holding my interest!!!!
On my Kindle I am about to start Keep Them Close by David Ellis, a NetGalley ARC I have.
I was drawn to the premise, but after awhile I knew this one just wasn’t for me. Definitely not a bad story, YA Fantasy just doesn’t hold my interest anymore.
These books are on my April TBR. I am leaving April open to just read whatever I feel like reading.
What is the Sunday Salon? The Sunday Salon is a place to link up and share what we have been doing during the week. It’s also a great opportunity to visit other blogs and join in the conversations going on there. Hosted by Readerbuzz.
What is the Sunday Post? The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly or for a monthly wrap up.
Monday my husband had the day off of work, so after I got in the door I convinced him to take my daughter and I out to dinner (so I didn’t have to cook lol). We went to my daughters favorite local Italian restaurant and we had a good time spending time together.
Tuesday I went to work till 1:30pm, then had an appointment at 2:15pm and was there so long that I didn’t get home till after 4pm (the office is literally 9 minutes from my house). I was completely wiped out! Buuuuttttttt, while I was at work my neighbor had a tree removed from his yard, and the company grinded the stump of the tree. No markouts were put down beforehand, so when my internet stopped working a half hour after the company was out there working my husband figured they hit the internet cable in the ground. I had to be on the phone with the internet company for almost an hour (that was a long story). I ate dinner, took a shower and went to bed!
Wednesday I had had it up to here with one of my coworkers. I almost walked out! Very stressful day. When I got home I didn’t have the energy to even lift a finger.
Thursday the cable company came by after I got home from work and fixed the cable cord. Woohoo!! My daughter and I went to BJs and Walmart to get snacks and drinks to stock up her dorm room with. We also found ourselves at Chick Fil A afterwards, because what’s an afternoon of shopping without picking up food? Exactly!!!
Friday I had another appointment and left work early. Once the appointment was over I surprised my bestie at her work to say hello, and I saw all my other old coworkers. Friday was also my dog’s second birthday. We celebrated by giving him a big bowl of birthday treats with whipped cream. He loved it!!! And what birthday isn’t complete without a present. We got Rollo a new toy (like he doesn’t have enough, haha!!).
Saturday was a day to just unwind and relax!
And now today my daughter is going back to college! I miss her already and she’s still at the house lol. But she will be home in two weeks for a quick Easter break, which will be nice. My son will be home too that weekend, woohoo!
I started Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister but haven’t had a chance to really sit down and get into this one. That is my plan for this week!
For a group challenge, I am listening to The Forest Grimm on Libby. It’s definitely a fantasy YA story, so I am trying to power through it with a faster audio speed. I made a huge dent into this one yesterday and should be done with it sometime tomorrow.
I am almost done with The Silent Watcher by Victor Methos on my Kindle.
Gonna try this out and see how I like it for my weekly updates :)
I saw The Gone World come up on my Tiktok FYP… billed as Inception meets True Detective and since Inception is one of my favorite movies I wanted to read this book. I borrowed the large print edition from my library. And honestly, I may be borrowing MORE large print editions of books because the small print just isn’t doing it for me anymore.
I got my hands on an e-ARC of David Ellis’ newest book Keep Them Close. I am so stoked to read this one!
If you’d like to be friends with me on Storygraph, this is my profile page. I stopped using Goodreads and refuse to go back.
Didn’t watch TV since the internet is out, so my husband and I watched a DVD
Haven’t watched this movie in forever. It’s still a classic!
Thank you to @thrillerbookloverspulse for hooking me up with this amazing book box complimentary from the authors. In the box I received a signed paperback copy of A Place To Die For by A.M. Strong and Sonya Sargent, along with some goodies like a bumblebee keychain, moon necklace and raven temporary tattoo. A young couple’s dream apartment hides a deadly secret in a terrifying novel of psychological suspense by the authors of Gravewater Lake. Jordan and her fiancé, Sam, can hardly believe their luck when they are accepted into the Glendale, an exclusive Boston co-op dripping in historic turn-of-the-century splendor. Still reeling from a devastating personal loss, the couple hopes their new digs will let them heal the past and build a brighter future. But Jordan’s joy soon turns to unease. Spending long hours alone while her fiancé is at work, she starts to suspect that all is not right with the Glendale. There is the empty apartment on the ground floor that nobody wants to talk about, and the unnerving sensation that she is being watched. The haunting cries of a baby—even though there are none in the building—don’t help, either. As their relationship falters and Sam grows ever more distant, Jordan comes to a terrifying conclusion. The Glendale won’t let her go…at least, not alive. booktok thrillerbooks bookbox unboxingvideo books
Title: A Place To Die For Author: A.M. Strong and Sonya Sargent Format: audiobook Length: 7 hours 52 minutes Narrator: Hallie Ricardo and Connor Brannigan Publication Date: March 17, 2026
A young couple’s dream apartment hides a deadly secret in a terrifying novel of psychological suspense by the authors of Gravewater Lake.
Jordan and her fiancé, Sam, can hardly believe their luck when they are accepted into the Glendale, an exclusive Boston co-op dripping in historic turn-of-the-century splendor. Still reeling from a devastating personal loss, the couple hopes their new digs will let them heal the past and build a brighter future. But Jordan’s joy soon turns to unease.
Spending long hours alone while her fiancé is at work, she starts to suspect that all is not right with the Glendale. There is the empty apartment on the ground floor that nobody wants to talk about, and the unnerving sensation that she is being watched. The haunting cries of a baby—even though there are none in the building—don’t help, either.
As their relationship falters and Sam grows ever more distant, Jordan comes to a terrifying conclusion. The Glendale won’t let her go…at least, not alive.
I received a complimentary book box and an ALC from Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse in partnership with the authors. I listened to this book through NetGalley shelf.
The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading?What did you recently finish reading?What do you think you’ll read next?
I am currently reading a sprayed edge hardcover copy of Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. This one is absolutely holding my interest!!!!
I am listening to Kill Me If You Can by James Patterson and Marshall Karp.
On my Kindle I am reading The Silent Watcher by Victor Methos.
I finished Strange Houses by Uketsu last week. I still have to write up a review and post it on Storygraph, but I gave this one four stars!
The challenge I am participating in where I have to read the book I chose, The Forest Grimm, starts today. I will be getting to this one the second I am done with my current audiobook.
I am giving The Bone Queen another chance. When I picked it up earlier this year it wasn’t vibing with me so I set it down. Gonna try it again and see how it goes. I have a Netgalley ARC and am trying to get my ratio up.
Do you prefer single narrator, duet/dual narration, full cast, or “graphic audio” audiobooks?
I love when each character gets their own specific narrator! That’s called duet narration, but finding those in the thriller genre seems to be rare as I haven’t found that many to listen to. I probably listen to dual narration the most, but I also like full cast audiobooks.
Here are audiobooks with a full cast I recommend:
This isn’t a thriller series, but I definitely enjoyed the hell out of these full cast audiobooks!
Narrated by Elizabeth Garrett, Hillary Huber, Will Damon, and (my favorite narrator) Steve West.
Please share your recommendations for duet thriller audiobooks!
When her car breaks down in the middle of an abandoned part of an unfamiliar town, Regan curses her luck. She stumbles into a cozy, welcoming pub, and is greeted by two gorgeous Irish brothers who take her in for the weekend. Iain is up-front and aggressive, with his red hair, stunning good looks, and sculpted body. Craig is rugged and strong, thoughtful and thorough… willing to make everything about her.
Maybe her luck isn’t so bad, after all.
Temptation stands around every corner, and she can’t decide which brother she wants more. Each interaction leaves her more conflicted, refusing to choose between them. But not everything is as it seems in this deserted corner of the world, and the longer Regan remains with the brothers, the more questions she has. Questions that only they can answer.
What is the Sunday Salon? The Sunday Salon is a place to link up and share what we have been doing during the week. It’s also a great opportunity to visit other blogs and join in the conversations going on there. Hosted by Readerbuzz.
What is the Sunday Post? The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly or for a monthly wrap up.
My laptop crapped the bed last week, which totally messed with my blogging. The laptop got fixed and I will be back to regularly blogging this week. And I definitely need to catch up with everyone!
I definitely have been on social media less, and reading more. The weather in New Jersey hit 70 degrees on Monday and Tuesday so I was out in the yard, soaking up the sunshine after work, reading a book. Then Wednesday the weather was cloudy out and probably around 60 degrees, and I gave myself some outside time to read. Thursday the weather dropped down to 35 degrees and SNOWED in the late afternoon! Yes, it was only a dusting on the grass but still…. I ALWAYS fall for false spring.
My daughter is home from college for spring break. She has no plans but to relax at home. She takes after her mom, haha!
I started Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. A time traveling thriller story… sign me up!!!
I am reading The Silent Watcher by Victor Methos on my Kindle. I am almost halfway through the story and I am really liking the main characters. I want to see where this story goes, so I am hoping to really make a big dent in this book this week.
Gonna try this out and see how I like it for my weekly updates :)
For a challenge I am doing in a Facebook group I had to choose a book off a specific list to start reading later this week. I borrowed the audiobook of The Forest Grimm by Kathryn Purdie from my library.
I got my hands on an e-ARC of David Ellis’ newest book Keep Them Close. I am so stoked to read this one!
If you’d like to be friends with me on Storygraph, this is my profile page. I stopped using Goodreads and refuse to go back.
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