As February 2025 approaches, the literary world is abuzz with a plethora of compelling new releases across various genres. Whether you’re seeking gripping thrillers, profound literary fiction, or inspiring self-help reads, this curated list of the top 15 books to buy in February 2025 offers something for every reader. 1. “We All Live Here” by…
Category: Fiction
From Words To Views: The Perfect Couple
Based on the eponymous book by Elin Hilderbrand, it’s the story of an influential American family dealing with a tragedy during a wedding weekend. Although this unfortunate incident occurs during the busy 4th of July weekend, the backstory stretches back a couple of years, providing an intricate background to what happened. This is the story of the wealthy, old money…
15 Best Romance Novels to Read While Waiting for Valentine’s Day 2025
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to set the mood than by diving into a swoon-worthy romance novel? Whether you’re a fan of slow-burn love stories, enemies-to-lovers tropes, or heartfelt second-chance romances, this list has something for every book lover. Here are the top 15 romance novels to read before February…
The Housemaid | Freida McFadden
This book dished some seriously twisted story and how. The gripping story with enough psychological twists and turns was thrilling to read to say the least. This accomplished author keeps us engaged in this captivating plot filled with enough drama and intriguing characters with her skilful craft of storytelling and building a fascinating fictional world….
Six of Crows | Leigh Bardugo
Kaz Brekker is well known for his many skills in the Barrel. He is a thief and successfully runs gambling parlors. He employs Grishas to help him. Kaz became the second-in-command of the Dregs. He also has a rivalry with gang leader, Pekka Rollins. Kaz is an impeccably dressed, charming manipulator. He carries a crow-headed…
Antral | Mohan Rakesh
On the surface, Antral looks like a typical novel looking into the relationship of Kumar and Shyama from a glass prism. Their story begins by giving an outsider’s insider perspective on how they both met and started on this tumultuous journey of developing their bond over the next few weeks. However, when you start reading…
The Family Remains | Lisa Jewell
When you leave the original storyline on a pause, this is how the saga should unfold towards a satisfying ending. The first book closed on all sorts of cliffhangers, so it’s hard not to imagine how this sequel kicks off with the discovery of mysterious bag of bones. Where the first novel presents the background…
Malibu Rising | Taylor Jenkins Reid
The book opens with enchanting descriptions of Malibu, particularly its picturesque coastline and rugged terrain, and the unpredictable fire incidents that have been a part of its history. The narrative comes full circle, culminating in a fiery climax. It’s a tale that’s not just significant, but truly epic in every sense. The story unfolds within…
The Promise | Damon Galgut
At the heart of this novel lies the history of South Africa. The story of the Swart family, which spread over a significant four-decade period, is intricately woven into the social, political, and cultural changes in their home country, providing a rich context to their narrative. This extensive backdrop is one of the redeeming qualities…
None of This is True | Lisa Jewell
Alix Summer meets Josie Fair in a gastropub on an otherwise ordinary day by mere coincidence, except that it is the day of their forty-fifth birthday. As their birthday guests can see, there is little commonality between Alix and Josie besides their shared birthdate. Alix is a popular podcaster who conceptualizes, produces, and hosts a…
From Words To Views| Bridgerton (Season 3)
As someone who grew up watching saccharine, sweet romantic stories dished out by Bollywood year after year, and especially someone who grew up with the romantic comedies of the 1990s and early 2000s, the central plotline with many twists ‘and turns surrounding it in the Bridgerton world should not come as a surprise. But then…
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow | Gabrielle Zevin
Are you fond of online gaming? Do you take any interest in the world of video gaming? Are you also keen on understanding nuances of human relationships spanning multiple decades? Finally, do you dot on complicated confusing love stories? If you answer affirmatively to one or more of these questions then you have reached the…
The Night She Disappeared | Lisa Jewell
This book falls in the category of gradually increasing their allure with every flipped/ swiped page. On the surface though it seems to be another teenage romance story which is not heading in the expected direction of ‘and they lived happily ever after’ but there is much more nuance to it added skilfully by such…
The Thursday Murder Club | Richard Osman | [Book 1: “Thursday Murder Club” series]
What is so sensational about this book that people are hooked it from day one?? Is the plot or the protagonists? After reading this smash hit of a book, I am inclining towards the later than the former. It’s not that we are unfamiliar with murder mysteries taking place in unusual circumstances/ places which in…