Few things are more rewarding than curling up with a good book on a cold winter night. No matter the genre you prefer, from romance to mystery to something under 200 pages, the sheer number of options makes it easy to find a page-turner. If you’re looking for some suggestions, consider the following selections:
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
First Lie Wins is a fast-paced thriller packed with secrets. It tells the tale of Evie Porter, the perfect Southern girl with a huge flaw: She doesn’t exist.
Given instructions by a mysterious boss, “Evie” adopts her name, creates a backstory, and learns about her new town, all to get to Ryan Sumner, her mark. However, a torrid past mixed with complicated feelings makes this job unlike the others, and the woman known as Evie must choose between what is and what could be.
Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea
Those Empty Eyes tells the story of Alex Armstrong, a teenager unjustly blamed for the massacre of her family. Now, 10 years later, Alex continues to search for answers about the night her family was murdered, all while hiding her identity from the media and true crime junkies.
As a legal investigator, she also helps others arrested for crimes they may not have committed, including Matthew Claymore, a person of interest in the disappearance of his girlfriend, Laura. As Alex digs into Laura’s whereabouts, she discovers a corrupt university, parents willing to protect their children at all costs, and, most shockingly, a link to her family’s demise.
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store is set in 1972 Pennsylvania and starts with discovering skeletal remains when digging the foundations for a new development. This revelation uncovers the secrets of the Chicken Hill neighborhood, an area where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side.
Telling the stories of various intersecting characters, this book explores the lives of people who live outside the margins and struggle to survive...and how love and community can prevail even in the darkest times.
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
Then She Was Gone tells the story of Ellie Mack, the perfect 15-year-old daughter and half of a teenage “it” couple. Days away from her summer break, she suddenly disappears. Ten years later, her mother attempts to put her life back together, only to find that the past is never really over.
When she meets the daughters of her lunchtime romance, she can’t help but be taken by Poppy, the youngest. Her similarities to Ellie are striking, and she finds herself with more unanswered questions than ever.
The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower by Daniel D’Apollo
The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower is a 52-story collection designed to uplift the reader, offer practical tips for overcoming stress, and foster gratitude. Each story explores Buddhist wisdom and thought processes and intends to enrich readers' lives by changing their thoughts about themselves, love, and happiness.
With so many books circulating, you’ll never run out of things to read! The above list covers you whether you’re seeking a cat-and-mouse game or self-improvement. Happy pages to you!
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