Book Review: Tell Me You’re Mine by Elisabeth Norebäck

August 26, 2018August 27, 2018 Saturday Nite Reader12 Comments

3.5 disco balls

Publish Date: September 4, 2018 by G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Category: Suspense, Mystery, Domestic Thriller

Want to read upcoming new releases before they hit the shelves? Join Penguin Random House’s First to Read program – its free – to gain access to a variety of books. That is how I was able to read Tell Me You’re Mine by Elisabeth Norebäck.

When I read the synopsis for Tell Me You’re Mine I was sold. I am a fan of suspense/thriller books and the “is this my long lost daughter” narrative seemed very intriguing. Read More »

Book Review: Tied to Deceit by Neena H. Brar

August 7, 2018August 28, 2018 Saturday Nite Reader14 Comments

just chilling at the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Northern Ireland

3 disco balls

Published: August 4, 2018 by Penguide Books
Category: Mystery, Domestic Thriller

Synopsis: On a drizzly August morning, the inhabitants of the hill town of Sanover, Himachal Pradesh, wake up to the shocking news of the murder of the exquisite, secretive, malicious, and thoroughly immoral Devika Singh.

As Superintendent of Police Vishwanath Sharma begins to sift through the hidden secrets of Devika Singh’s life, it becomes evident that everyone who knew her seems to have a clear-cut motive for killing her.Read More »

Book Review: Times Square by Rich Walls

August 1, 2018August 28, 2018 Saturday Nite Reader17 Comments

4 disco balls

Published: March 7, 2018 by Cunning Books
Category: Novella, Fiction

I ♥ NY.

And, I loved the vibe of this book.Read More »

Blog Tour: The Afterlife of Walter Augustus by Hannah M. Lynn

July 31, 2018August 27, 2018 Saturday Nite Reader22 Comments

This is my first blog tour and what a fun book to kick off the first of hopefully many more.

3.5 disco balls

Published: July 12, 2018 by Amazon Digital Services
Category: Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal

Normally fantasy and paranormal are not my reading jam, but there was something about the synopsis to The Afterlife of Walter Augustus that piqued my interest right from the start. I had this feeling that Walter Augustus was going to be like Ove (from A Man Called Ove) and I needed to see if I was right. I mean, who doesn’t just love Ove?

Walter Augustus is dead. He is living in the interim until no one remembers him anymore; then he can clear over to the other side and be with the rest of his family. Walter is very close to crossing that threshold when Letty will ruin everything. Letty is alive. Letty is about to be haunted: is she going crazy or are there really such things as ghosts?Read More »

Book Review: Girls’ Night Out by Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke

July 26, 2018August 28, 2018 Saturday Nite Reader16 Comments

4 margaritas

Published: July 24, 2018 by Lake Union Publishing
Category: Thriller, Mystery, Suspense

But were they really?

Three long time friends (Ashley, Natalie, Lauren) take a girls vacation to Mexico. Three is a crowd. Two are always competing for the leader of the pack’s attention: while loving and hating her at the same time. Make up your darn mind ladies! Anywho, Ashley goes missing after getting into major blows with Natalie and Lauren (separate fights that Natalie and Lauren don’t know all the details of…hmmm).Read More »

Book Review: Silent Hearts by Gwen Florio

July 24, 2018August 28, 2018 Saturday Nite Reader14 Comments

4.5 disco balls

Publish Date: July 24, 2018 by Atria Books
Category: Contemporary Fiction, Cultural

I came across Silent Hearts during one of my many NetGalley searches and was lured in by the message that it would appeal to fans of Khaled Hosseini’s A Thousand Splendid Suns; my most recommended book. There is no doubt that Gwen Florio is an extremely talented writer. Her words created a setting in which I could easily visualize the scenes themselves (which is usually hard for me, I am more of a dialogue fan than description for that reason). Her years as a journalist – and experience covering conflict zones – aided in her crafting the unlikely friendship between Liv and Farida, our two protagonists in Silent Hearts.Read More »

Book Review: Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage

July 10, 2018August 28, 2018 Saturday Nite Reader20 Comments

3 disco balls

Publish Date: July 17, 2018 by St. Martin’s Press
Category: Thriller, Psychological Suspense, and what I consider Horror

Anyone remember this 90s movie? You have no idea how fitting this reference is, but if you read Baby Teeth you will soon find out.

Long story short: Suzette thinks her 7 year-old daughter, Hanna, is straight up trying to kill her. Only thing is her husband, Alex, has a hard time believing her. Hanna is only her creepy, demonic self when with her mother – or strangers – but never Daddy. Suzette isn’t Mother Teresa – you will wonder about her a bit – but no one can hold a candle to Hanna. Read More »

Book Review: Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton

June 29, 2018August 28, 2018 Saturday Nite Reader24 Comments

4 disco balls

Published: June 5, 2018 by Doubleday
Category: Fiction, Thriller, Mystery

You know how most thrillers keep you on edge a bit throughout the book and typically towards the end there is that “hold your breath” moment. Well, for me this happened at the halfway point of this book and my heart and chest hurt right until the very end.

It wasn’t an overwhelming, constant pulse – but more a slow and growing build up of “how the heck is this going to play out?!” I was on the edge of my seat most of this book, not waiting for a twist: waiting for the ball to drop.Read More »

Book Review: Playing with Matches by Hannah Orenstein

June 24, 2018June 29, 2018 Saturday Nite Reader14 Comments

4 disco balls

Publish Date: June 26, 2018 by Touchstone
Category: Chick-lit, Coming of Age

I was looking for a quick read to breeze through the weekend, and Playing with Matches did not disappoint. Fun and fresh, it makes a perfect vacation read; or, if you need something light to break up those ugly cry drama reads – well then, why not pick up this one? It is available for purchase on Tuesday, June 26th!Read More »

Book Review: A Double Life by Flynn Berry

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 Saturday Nite Reader16 Comments

3 disco balls

Publish Date: July 31, 2018 by Viking
Category: Suspense, Mystery, Thriller

I am a huge fan of suspense novels that when I read the synopsis for A Double Life I guaranteed my spot to access it.Read More »

Book Review: Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering

June 15, 2018November 10, 2018 Saturday Nite Reader18 Comments

4 disco balls

Published: June 12, 2018 by Atria Books
Category: Women’s Fiction, Contemporary, Coming of Age

This book brought out many feels in me: nostalgia, regret, anger, but also strength and peace. Each chapter was more addicting than the one before and I could not wait to finish. I felt anxious all the way up until the end.

Before I get to it, I just have a message for Stephen DeMarco and all the other “Stephen DeMarco’s” out there: