Helloooo book lovers! Welcome back to Bookstr’s Three to Read! Yes, we are stuck indoors for what has been the weirdest summer ever. Yes, it’s getting chillier. Yes, your school has opened up again (WHYYYY). The good news is that we have the perfect transition reads for you to add to your TBR! Catch the video in full below.
Hot Pick
Three Perfect Liars
by Heidi Perks
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Synopsis:
Laura has returned to work at Morris and Wood after her maternity leave, only to discover that the woman she brought in to cover for her isn’t planning on going anywhere. Despite her close relationship with the agency’s powerful CEO, Harry Wood, she feels sidelined—and outmaneuvered—as she struggles to balance the twin demands of work and motherhood.
Mia was only supposed to be a temporary hire at Morris and Wood, but she’s managed to make herself indispensable to everyone. Everyone, that is, except Laura. If people only knew why she was so desperate to keep her job, they might not want her to stay.
Janie gave up everything to support her husband and the successful agency he runs. But she has her own dark secret to protect…and will go to any lengths to keep it safe.
Why?
This is a captivating mystery that will have you racing to the end to see what happens. Not just for fans of Liane Moriarty and Megan Miranda, Heidi Perks’ most recent release is a suspenseful drama about three women, their secrets, and gossip that turns deadly. It is a gripping, compelling novel and a twisty murder mystery. Full of strong female characters, and an unwavering feeling of suspense, you won’t want to put it down!
Beach Read
The Jackal
by J.R. Ward
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Synopsis:
The location of the glymera’s notorious prison camp was lost after the raids. When a freak accident provides Nyx clues to where her sister may still be doing time, she becomes determined to find the secret subterranean labyrinth. Embarking on a journey under the earth, she learns a terrible truth—and meets a male who changes everything forever.
The Jackal has been in the camp for so long he cannot recall anything of the freedom he once knew. Trapped by circumstances out of his control, he helps Nyx because he cannot help himself. After she discovers what happened to her sister, getting her back out becomes a deadly mission for them both.
United by a passion they can’t deny, they work together on an escape plan for Nyx—even though their destiny is to be forever apart. And as the Black Dagger Brotherhood is called upon for help, and Rhage discovers he has a half-brother who’s falsely imprisoned, a devious warden plots the deaths of them all…even the Brothers.
Why?
This Beach Read has vampires, risk, romance, the works!! Perfect for picking up poolside, or maybe inside with a view of the pool (since the temperature is dropping), this is the first book in the Prison Camp series, and set in the same world as that of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. It is a story of family, love, and sacrifice, which will be a treat for anyone unfamiliar with the series, and a welcome spinoff for existing fans.
Dark Horse
Vathek
by William Beckford
Synopsis:
Vathek, the majestic and fierce ninth caliph of the Abassides, has the world at his feet, with pleasure palaces constructed solely to satisfy his every possible appetite. Both his anger and his intellect are legendary; possessed of an intense thirst for knowledge, he often invites scholars to converse with him, but imprisons those who cannot be persuaded via logic or bribes to his point of view. Nothing is beyond his grasp, until a hideous stranger sells him glowing swords with letters on them that cannot be translated even by experts—because the letters are ever changing as if by magic!
Obsessed with obtaining the stranger’s knowledge, Vathek undertakes a massive search of his kingdom. His journey becomes increasingly horrific as he ventures into the underworld, meeting demons and witches. Will love of Mohammed or country or a young woman he encounters be enough to turn him from his foolish quest? Or will the lust for power prove too strong to resist?
Why?
This is a gothic tale, but not one that will keep you wide awake at night. In other words, it is perfect for the beginning of fall, as we creep ever closer to spooky season. Vathek is a weird and wonderful story, one that is unique and takes a look at the Orientalism of the time with a new lens. Plus, the Haunted Library Horror Classics edition is GORGEOUS, meaning it makes a great read and display piece for your coffee table!
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Happy reading!
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