The Binging Librarian

Joy and Malcolm have been best friends for over a decade, along with her being in love with him for just as long. So when he tells Joy he's been seeing someone for the past two months, Joy is taken aback and devastated. To make it worse, he asks her to join them on a trip over the weekend, not only to meet Summer but also to meet her friend, Fox -to keep him company. With meeting Fox, they decide to fake date in order to make Malcolm jealous; however, in doing so, will Joy fall for Fox instead? Check out The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann, and let me know what you thought of the book by following and leaving a comment on my Instagram @the_binging_librarian

When Andy Drake returns home t care for his ailing father, a love affair sparks between him and his childhood best friend, Rachel. But one day, he receives an anonymous letter warning him to stop the affair...or else! A few days later, Rachel's husband is murdered and Rachel and the kids disappeared. Andy takes it upon himself to solve the case and realizes that he and Rachel weren't the only ones hiding secrets in this quaint neighborhood. Follow me and leave a comment on my Instagram @the_binging_librarian!

Ten years ago, Eva and her sorority sisters were celebrating the end of the school year. That celebration quickly turned in a violent and deadly nightmare as Eva was accused and convicted of murder. Today, after serving her time, Eva now lives a low-key life; however, people from her past are showing up branded and dead. Is Eva really a murderer or is she being set up? Check out Senseless by Mary Burton, and follow me on Instagram @the_binging_librarian

Fleeing from her recent past transgression, Jess imposes herself into her brother's (Ben) life in Paris. However, when she arrives, he's nowhere to be found, but for their relationship that's nothing new. Time keeps passing, and he's still nowhere to be found, and as she looks for him she crosses paths with some sketchy, unfriendly neighbors. What happened to Ben? Do the neighbors have anything to do with his absence? The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley is a quick chaptered, thriller/mystery read.

I'm baaaack! This episode is The Night Shift by Alex Finlay. Fifteen years ago (1999), there was a mass murder that took place in an old Blockbuster, which left one survivor. Today, the same thing happened to a group of high schoolers in an ice cream shop. Written in three different perspectives, these characters figure out if this is a copycat case or if the murderer has returned home for more.

In an effort to appease her new husband Loren invites her mother-in-law, Coralee, to stay with them, while she grieves. When strange things occur just after her arrival, Loren questions how much she knows about the woman she invited in her home...There's something strange about Loren's new mother-in-law (taken from Amazon). Kiersten Modglin's The Mother-in-Law is a suspenseful read of a crazy MIL. If you've read this story or any others by Kiersten Modglin, let me know what you thought on Instagram @the_binging_librarian!

Imagine if someone followed you -they knew your schedule better than you did. Imagine that they went as far as putting your picture in the local newspaper. How would you feel? What would you do? Take a listen as I review this suspenseful, thriller read by Clare Mackintosh. If you've read this book or any other works by this author, you should let me know by following or leaving a comment on my Instagram @the_binging_librarian

One Philadelphia day, Yoona and her friends are held hostage in a dorm room by her estranged friend, Lloyd. Yoona and Lloyd became friends through her boyfriend when they participated in a study abroad program in South Korea. Jaesung died tragically in a car accident; however, Lloyd believes that his best friend and Yoona's love is very much still alive and held captive by the North Korean government. Will Yoona make it out alive? Are Lloyd's declarations true? A Small Revolution by Jimin Han Follow and leave a comment on my Instagram @the_binging_librarian

What would you do if someone you loved was kidnapped, and the nappers threatened that the only way to see that person would be to pay a large ransom and to kidnap another child from someone else-thus repeating the Chain Game? If you go to the authorities, you'll die. If you call their bluff, chances are you'll die. What would you do? This is a good thriller read by Adrian McKinty that you should read. Let me know what you think by following me on Instagram @the_binging_librarian. Let's talk about it!

Special Episode with my first guest! We finally read Brit Bennett's The Vanishing Half. My special guest and I had many thoughts. So take a listen! Follow me and leave a comment on Instagram @the_binging_librarian

The Sanatorium is the debut novel by Sarah Pearse. An old sanatorium, turned hotel, with a dark history is the backdrop for a string of murders happening on-site. Detective Elin Warner tries to save her relationship with her estranged brother as they celebrate his new engagement at the hotel. But when his new fiancé disappears, will Elin solve the case before she becomes the next victim? Let me know what you thought of The Sanatorium by following me on Instagram @the_binging_librarian

What was your favorite childhood game to play? Hide and Seeker by Daka Hermon is a dark, yet great twist to one of my favorite games growing up. The whole ambiance of this book held my interest from beginning to end. So if you're looking for a good October read...I highly recommend this one! Follow me and comment your favorite game on Instagram @the_binging_librarian

It's the 70s, in Mexico, where communism and protests are heavy. When a young woman vanishes from the city with pictures and important information, the two protagonists making it their own separate missions to find her. Throw in a lot of violence, a sprinkle of romance, and a dope playlist and you have Velvet was the Night by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia! Let me know what you think of this book or the author's other works on Instagram @the_binging_librarian

Imagine intense moments with your mother-in-law. So that when she dies the police are asking you questions about her death...in other words, you're a suspect. Listen to this review of The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth and let me know what you thought of the book on instagram @the_binging_librarian! Let's talk about it.

It's the 90s, and you may or may not have witnessed your best friend get murdered. You decide to pack up and leave with a stranger. The more he tells his story, the more things are not adding up...How will you survive the night? Check out Survive the Night by Riley Sager! Let me know what you think on Instagram @the_binging_librarian Also, mini spoiler alert at 6:22-7:00

While We Were Dating is the sixth book in Jasmine Guillory's Party series. Famous actress, Anna Gardiner and average guy, Ben become attracted to one another after a family emergency happens. With deep conversations, lots of sex, and feelings getting hurt, this is a great contemporary romance read. Follow me on Instagram @the_binging_librarian and let me know what you thought of the book!

Alex Michaelides' second book, The Maidens, is a thriller with twists and turns you may not expect. We follow Marianna, a recent widow, as she not only works through her personal issues, but also takes it upon herself to play detective and solve the mystery of who is the University Murderer. If you've read the book, head over to @the_binging_librarian on Instagram to discuss this story!

What happens when Nigerian culture meets Harry Potter influence? I introduce you to Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor! Young Sunny is an albino twelve year old living in Nigeria, after moving from America. She befriends a classmate and his neighbor, and discovers that she has strong magical abilities. It's up to her and her friends to defeat a man that kidnaps and murders children around the neighborhood. What's the challenge? He knows how to use juju and is a powerful man. Will Sunny and company succeed or be murdered?

Throw in dismembered bodies, several sprinkles of gore, and a pinch of PTSD...mix it all together and you get Nadine Matheson's The Jigsaw Man!

This is the way the world ends... for the last time. The Fifth Season by Hugo Award winner N. K. Jemisin is the first volume in the Broken Earth series. Following three different perspectives and experiences, Jemisin plops us into her created world full of seismic energy and other traumatic moments. If this sounds dark and a little eerie, that's because it is! Check it out and give it a chance!

The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom is a story about Eddie who brutally and tragically died on his birthday. He's in Heaven and crosses paths with five people (surprise surprise). With a little dark humor and life lessons along the way, you should definitely check out this episode and read the book!

Some thoughts after reading His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie: 1. Evelyn could be my new best friend! 2. Afi has more patience than I could ever have. 3. Everything Eli and his family said were lies. 4. I just wanted Afi to live her best life!

Haunted House. Ghosts. Voices. Murder. These are just some of the ingredients that make up Silvia Moreno-Garcia's hit horror novel, Mexican Gothic. Check it out and give it a read!

Imagine going to your high school reunion minding your business, when all of a sudden someone anonymously sends you flowers and calls you a murderer... Check out The Class Reunion by N. L. Hinkens to see how Heather Nelson deals with this exact problem!

This week's episode is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. When the death of her cat becomes the last straw, Nora Seed decides to end it all. In doing so, she finds herself in the Midnight Library, where she can review and undo her life's regrets.

This episode review is American Gods by Neil Gaiman. Listen, I came for Pablo Schreiber (a.k.a the 7 ft tall leprechaun, Mad Sweeney), but I ended up staying for this epic, immersive story. Check it out!

How do you think you'd fare against zombies after the Civil War? Justina Ireland's Dread Nation explores what happens when slavery is abolished in a post-apocalyptic world.

This episode is The Girl in the Mirror by Rose Carlyle - Twin sisters, identical on the outside, dangerously different on the inside!

This very short episode is a review for the Greek mythology story of Circe by Madeline Miller. All I have to say is... it couldn't be me living on an island by myself in exile with lions and pigs for friends, with the occasional appearances from other gods and humans. Nope!

This episode is The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn. I don't know about you, but Dr. Anna Fox was the neighbor you avoided. *The Fresh Prince voice* Mind ya business, Anna. Just mind ya business.

This week's episode is How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams! What do you do when you're about to lose your job? Find and hookup with a one-night stand, of course!

Reviewing Jasmine Guillory's latest installment to the Wedding/Party series, Party of Two! -"A chance meeting with a handsome stranger turns into a whirlwind affair that gets everyone talking"

Just a quick review of Talia Hibbert's Take a Hint, Dani Brown. Ya'll I don't think I've fallen for a fictional character from a story in a very long time. Check it out!

Just a review of the popular book, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - The story of two star-crossed magicians who engage in a deadly game... may the best man or woman win!

He'll slice your flesh. Your bones he'll keep. The Bone Keeper's coming... And he'll make you weep! This episode is reviewing The Bone Keeper by Luca Veste!

This episode is reviewing Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff, which was developed and executively produced into a HBO series by Misha Green, J.J. Abrams, and Jordan Peele. Atticus Black joins his friend Letitia and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father.

This episode is a review of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. This thriller is of a woman who murders her husband -and the therapist who is obsessed with uncovering her motive.