January 2026 Reads

THE DROWNING WOMAN - I actually picked this one up at Bouchercon in San Diego a couple years ago and finally got around to reading it. The women portrayed were actually drowning in more than one thing, most importantly that of life. I thought it was a good read and really enjoyed it.

THE SUNDAY POTLUCK CLUB - I've had this one sitting on my shelf for a while ... wasn't quite what I was expecting. A potluck club of women who met during chemo treatment for their loved ones. To me, this one focused too much on grief, but also shines a light on what it is like to be a caregiver who loses a loved one. 

ANXIOUS PEOPLE - This one has also been on my shelf for a while. I literally had no idea what to expect and don't even really know what it's about. I can say that I chuckled along the way and really enjoyed Mr. Backman's writing style.

COLD WATERS - I bought this one along with Scorched Grounds quite a while ago. I don't know what took me so long to read either one of them. I tore through this book in a couple of days. Ms. Herbert is definitely going on my auto buy author list.

SCORCHED GROUNDS - I liked this one as well. I like the fact that it is told in different POVs. I'll definitely be reading more books by Ms. Herbert.

SHE DIDN'T SEE IT COMING - A fast read for sure. Puts me in the mind of Ms. McFadden's writing style. Not too twisty, but still a good read.

WE LIVE HERE NOW - Set in London. Gave me a haunted house vibe. I liked that aspect. Do Emily and her husband have secrets, or is it just the house with secrets?

THE GIRL IN 6E - To be honest I almost did not finish this one. It's an older book by A.R. Torre, so not the usual writing style by her in more recent times. I'm glad I stuck with it as it 'took off' about midway. The main character has quite an odd job.