5 stars for A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

  “Spicy and one of the better A Court of Thorns and Roses books.” – Maggie Schmuhl

3 stars for A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen

  “The narrator was wonderful for the audiobook. The story itself was good, but somewhat predictable.” – Kailah Armstrong

5 stars for Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

  “A must read, then reread. The twist at the end had me question everything!” – Brianna Almanzar

5 stars for The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith

  “Can’t wait to read the second book.” – Teresa Parker

4 ½ stars for House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen

  “I have read other books by this author that were written with Greer Hendricks, but I believe this is the first that I ready written by her alone. All kinds of twists and turns with this one! A great whodunit that keeps you questioning what you really know.” – Tina Bitler

5 stars for The Family Firm by Emily Oster

  “I highly recommend this second latest in Emily Oster’s parenting series. The focus of this text is on the complex decisions parents are faced with during school ages. I enjoyed the framework presented for decision making and the need to talk through family priorities, boundaries, and raising kids.” – Maggie Schmuhl

? stars for Bébé Day by Day by Pamela Druckerman

  “Good follow-up to Bringing up Bébé. As someone who loves Montessori ideals, there is a lot of overlap in this book particularly treating kids as autonomous beings and fostering independence. Includes a bit of misogyny that could certainly be done without, but a quick read.” – Maggie Schmuhl

4 stars for No Escape by Maren Stoffels

  “This book is such a cool concept! The idea of a rigged escape room is so scary. Plus, at the end, the reasoning of why the room was created really makes you think. I really liked this book and would like to read more from this author.” – Michelle Boyzuck

5 stars for The Beast by Jamie Lee Grey

  “Loved the whole Mystery Babylon series. I anxiously awaited each release 🙂 ” – Billie Jean Stacy

4 stars for One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

  “I enjoyed the melodic writing style. The magic system was unique and the dark tone lent itself well to the world building. I liked the book but am going to wait to dive into its sequel.” – Kailah Armstrong

5 stars for Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins

  “A story of never ending resilience!” – Jessica Leonard

5 stars for The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

  “Absolute must-read for parents, educators, and anyone using social media. Phone – free schools!” – Maggie Schmuhl

5 stars for No Man’s Land by David Baldacci

  “Exciting book. Love the characters. You feel like you know them!” – Ashley Wallace

3 ½ stars for She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica

  “What a roller coaster ride! Definitely lots of twists and turns! Still trying to make heads and tails of things even after reading the whole book…” – Tina Bitler

5 stars for After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid

  “This is the second book I have read by this author and I absolutely adore her books! Definitely an eye opening story about how to find your happily ever after even after you feel like the love has faded.” – Tina Bitler

5 stars for Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

  “Two words: Magic Heist. If you like Ocean’s 11, Now You See Me, or books like The Cruel Prince; you will love this duology. It’s fast-paced, thrilling, and breaks your heart in a million pieces. Highly recommend!” – Jess Miller

4 stars for Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys

  “Will Josie Moraine, the daughter of a brothel prostitute, finally be carried away from a life of lies and perverted men in The Big Easy to a place where she can use her mind for study instead of trickery and street hustles? This piece of historical fiction will not disappoint with all of its secrets and lies that keep the reader engrossed in the story hoping that Josie can finally come out on top.” – Tina Bitler

5 stars for Ugly Me by J. E. Stamper

  “Great insight into the struggles of underprivileged teens and the challenges they face.” – Jessica Leonard

5 stars for How to be a Ninja by Chris Conti

  “Easy read. Very good book with great pictures. A good book for kids and teens (or someone like me, an adult that loves the Ninja Turtles).” – Teresa Parker

5 stars for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by Victoria Shelley

  “Turtle Power!” – Teresa Parker

4 stars for Unstressed by Alane K. Daugherty PhD

  “A great tool to transform your body’s stress response and build emotional resilience!” – Jessica Leonard

5 stars for The Coworker by Freida McFadden

  “I was in a bit of a book slump and decided to go back to McFadden for a quick read. Finished 358 pages in 3 days! It is about a set of coworkers: one neurodivergent who really loves turtles and one the best sales rep in the company. One character goes missing and the other becomes a suspect. McFadden loves to write from the point of view of an unreliable narrator. You never know what to believe!” – Nicole Shue

4 ½ stars for The Best Life Book Club by Sheila Roberts

  “This was such a cute read! There are all kinds of tidbits of wisdom to be discovered as you follow the storyline of each of the four women navigating life’s ups and downs together.” – Tina Bitler

5 stars for Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich

  “Evanovich is always a great read. Laugh out loud kind of story.” – Beckie Mervine

5 stars for Home to Holly Springs by Jan Karon

  “This book was a great read — especially for anyone who loves the Mitford series. Jan Karon has a way of weaving a story together and tying up loose ends better than anyone. I loved this book!!” – Kristine Skinner

5 stars for Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves

  “Such a thoughtful argument for gender equity and for not ignoring the struggles of boys in education and the workforce. Highly recommend for research-minded folks raising boys and considering equity issues.” – Maggie Schmuhl

3 stars for Surprise Island by Gertrude C. Warner

  “Children enjoy these adventures from the 1950’s. I can appreciate the simple charm of this series even though the Boxcar Children’s parent both die. 🙁 ” – Ruth Taylor

5 stars for The Boxcar Children by Gertrude C. Warner that Ruth said was a “charming children’s mystery series. Great for read-aloud!”

4 stars for Crown of Midnight by Sarah Maas

  “When you want to escape to a fantasy world, Sarah J. Maas is the author to take you there.” – Melissa Cornelius

5 stars for Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo

  “Leigh again! Absolutely shredding my heart before putting the pieces together. Every book in this universe is engage and keeps you wanting more!” – Jess Miller

5 stars for King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo

  “This duology was stunning! The deeper dive into King Nikolai and Zoya is amazing. Nikolai is potentially my favorite character in this series, so being able to see a story from his perspective was amazing!” – Jess Miller

5 stars for Twisted Love by Ana Huang

  “Loved this book! It is detailed and adult as a heads up. If you like a spicy love story I suggest this series!” – LeighAnne Hurlbut

3 stars for Until Jax by Aurora Rose Reynolds

  “A good love story about a girl who was kidnapped and escaped who falls into the arms of a man who will do anything to protect her and her daughter. Kind of fast paced with jumps of time between chapters. Wish it was a bit longer to have more detail and story. A good read overall.” – Brianna Almanzar

4 stars for Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

  “I loved the format the book was written in. It gives more emotional background and the ending had me in tears!” – Brianna Almanzar

4 stars for Keep Your Friends Close by Lucinda Berry

  “This mom’s club murder mystery definitely keeps you guessing until the very end! So many surprises along the way that make you question how well you really know someone. I look forward to reading more books by this author!” – Tina Bitler

4 ½ stars for After the Storm by Linda Castillo

  “I have absolutely been enjoying all of the Kate Burkholder novels by Linda Castillo. You may have seen Amish romance novels before, but these Amish thrillers are such a welcome change of pace and this one in particular is so action packed! I like how you don’t necessarily have to read the books in order to be able to fully appreciate them. Highly recommend her books! :)” – Tina Bitler

5 stars for Don’t Back Down by Sharon Sala

  “Great mystery and love story all rolled into one.” – Melissa Cornelius

5 stars for The Opposite of Worry by Lawrence Cohen PhD

  “Very helpful for parents who have a kiddo with anxiety!” – Heidi Bice

5 stars for Joyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul Scheer

  “Best memoir I’ve read this year! In between chapters there is audio from his stand-up and podcasts that is a bonus.” – Nicole Shue

5 stars for Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE

  “In my ‘read all the parenting books’ era, this one was a great reminder to be mindful in our parenting and reactions to age-appropriate behaviors in toddlers. Complete with meditations, the audio is probably best not on 2x speed.” – Maggie Schmuhl

5 stars for Courage to Soar by Simone Biles

  “Inspiring story of determination.” – Jessica Leonard

3 ½ stars for The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden

  “This is the 3rd book in her Housemaid series. I have really enjoyed reading many of her books and read the first two Housemaid books during last summer’s Reading Challenge. This book seemed kind of slow to me at first. Once the reader starts to find out the real truth, then the book lives up to what you expect from this author!” – Tina Bitler

5 stars for King of Wrath by Ana Huang

  “I’m a sucker for a dark romance. A haters to lovers story of arranged marriage, betrayal, family dynamics and love.” – Brianna Almanzar

5 stars for A Beautiful Arrangement by Beth Wiseman

  “This book is an amazing Amish love story.” – Teresa Parker

4 stars for Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield

  “Beautifully written and kind of sad with themes of love, connection and loss. I loved that there were LGBTQIA+ characters without that being the point of the book.” – Angelique Chambers

4 stars for Threshold of Deceit by Carol Pouliot

  “2nd book in the Blackwell & Watson Time Travel Mysteries. Interesting premise.” – Mary Smith

5 stars for Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid

  “I am so glad that I happened to spot this book on one of the easel displays in the library. It was an absolutely amazing book! Such a cute read that keeps you wanting to read more as you delve into its concurrent storylines. I definitely look forward to reading more by this author.” – Tina Bitler

5 stars for Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

  “A follow-up to the amazing Six of Crows. Each character builds pieces of the story in a split-narrative format. All of Leigh’s work is spectacular!” – Jess Miller

5 stars for The Escape by David Baldacci

  “Turns out I had read this before but I enjoyed it still the second time around!” – Ashley Wallace

4 stars for The Morning Show Murders by Al Roker & Dick Lochte

  “This was an enjoyable read. I couldn’t give it 5 stars as I’d watched the TV movie and kept making comparisons, which never ends well! My advice? Read this as a totally separate entity! (Don’t compare and you will like it!)” – Kristine Skinner

4 stars for No. 23 Burlington Square by Jenni Keer

  “Really enjoyed how the author presents 3 different endings based on the choice of renters made by the landlady.” – Carol Fitzsimmons

5 stars for Hooked by Emily McIntire

  “A retelling of Peter Pan where Captain Hook, named James Hook in the book, is the protagonist. He is a mob boss with a troubled past and the same hate for Peter Pan, a multi-millionaire mob boss himself with a daughter who is none other than Wendy. In a story with twists, turns, romance & betrayal, there is of course a happily ever after. I highly recommend it if you like a little bit of dark romance.” – Brianna Almanzar

4 stars for Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth

  “It was hard to get into at first but got better as it went. Though the plot was predictable it was entertaining.” – Jessica Fragale

4 stars for Shining Forth by Anne Marie Rodgers

  “I’m glad I accidentally stumbled upon this series. I needed an extended soft read.” – Ruth Taylor

5 stars for Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

  “A stellar story about found family, learning your potential, and of course overthrowing corrupt government officials. Removing corruption always brings it up a notch! Highly recommend this trilogy.” – Jessica Miller

4 stars for Middle of the Night by Riley Sager

  “Great twists!” – Jen Haynes

5 stars for Judge & Jury by James Patterson

  “Excellent mobster story. This is my first James Patterson book and I thought it was good. Action, some love story and keeps you wanting to read.” – LeighAnne Hurlbut