Tag: NetGalley

The Housewife | Natalie Barelli

This is my second book by Natalie Barelli that I read in the span of a year, as I am certainly amazed by her writing style. Like the previous one, this novel also follows a complicated mystery from its female protagonist’s perspective Jodie dreams of being the perfect housewife, as it’s been her only dream […]

Finders Keepers | Natalie Barelli

Rose is living a humdrum life as there is hardly anything consequential happening in her life. Till the day she comes across a newly published book ‘written’ by an author who despite being a mega influencer on social media, has not done any credible writing till this day. That book catapults Rose’s entire existence into […]

Southern Stock | Jenna Elliott

This book asks you to step into a world that feels familiar yet quietly unsettled. The characters are vivid with strong links to their historical roots. You can feel the presence of this weight of history throughout the story line, where traditions linger in the background and everyday conversations seem to hold more meaning than […]

Totally Fine | Nick Spalding

Charlie King is always Totally Fine. Anything life throws at him or anyone asks him about any topic- his standard answer is going to include those magical words. That’s his mantra to get through any difficult situation- no matter how big or small, no matter no trivial or serious. He tries to keep up by […]

Down Time | Andrew Martin

Five millennial friends navigating the modern life challenges especially in their thirties is the central premise of this book by Andrew Martin. This story revolves around two couples. First couple is struggling to be together despite the challenges involving addiction, emotional dependency and financial survival. They are Cassandra and Aaron where the later depends on […]

Love, Mom | Iliana Xander

This was such a sick, twisted, and wild chase story. Although it started on a slow note and took a minute to build momentum, it picked up speed pretty soon. This compact novel begins with its protagonist, Mackenzie Casper, while she attends her mother’s funeral and notices the strange behavior of her father, Ben Casper. […]

Everything Is Probably Fine | Julia London

Lorna has lot on her plate as she is looking forward to closing an important sales deal on behalf of her employer. This sales deal is not only critical from her employment perspective but also essential from her personal point of view. Since so much is riding on back of this deal, Lorna is ignoring […]

15 Best Fiction & Nonfiction Book Picks for September 2025

September 2025 is bursting with new releases that span gripping mysteries, heartfelt memoirs, speculative futures, and literary fiction—perfect for readers hunting best books September 2025 or fiction books September. This curated mix brings together high-profile author debuts, celebrity memoirs, blockbuster thrillers, and socially relevant nonfiction, ensuring something for every taste. Whether you’re in search of […]

Orphans of the Living | Kathy Watson

Kathy Watson’s debut novel, Orphans of the Living, is a poignant and expansive historical fiction that traces the fractured journey of the Stovall family across early 20th-century America. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, Jim Crow-era Mississippi, and the evolving landscape of California, the novel explores themes of poverty, racial injustice, familial estrangement, and […]

The Water Lies | Amy Meyerson

This is my second book in as many months that presents same narrative from two narrators’ perspectives. As they try to piece together the same puzzle in their own unique ways, somewhere in the story both narratives collide so that a wholesome coherent truth can emerge. The Water Lies is no exception to this and […]