Taking time to unwind is an essential part of keeping your Game On, allowing you to maintain mental clarity when navigating life’s challenges. Personally, I find that relaxation comes from diving into a good book.
By Andrea Peskind Katz / Contributor
Looking for a page-turner so engaging you’ll want to read it all in one go?
Best Day Ever by Kaira Rouda – As a couple heads to their vacation house for a romantic getaway, an unsettling presence seems to shadow both of them. Tension builds between the two, raising questions about the authenticity of their marriage. Just how flawless is their relationship—or indeed, any relationship?
The Store by James Patterson – Jacob and Megan Brandeis are employees at the immensely successful and secretive Store, which appears to be an idyllic and secure workplace. However, their lives are set to spiral into chaos, as the Store has its eyes on them.
Are you a fan of historical tales?
The Address by Fiona Davis – After a serendipitous meeting with Theodore Camden, the architect behind New York’s grand Dakota apartment building, servant Sara finds herself inundated with new opportunities that challenge the status quo of her life in 1884.
The Boat Runner by Devin Murphy
This debut novel follows a young Dutch man maturing during the tumultuous era of World War II. Over four years, he navigates through France, England, and Germany, grappling with a moral crossroads that will forever reshape his purpose and mission in life.
In search of an uplifting family story or one about your chosen family?
Mrs. Saint and the Defectives by Julie Lawson Timmer – This heartwarming read underscores the power of community. Markie and Jesse cannot evade the meddling of their neighbor Mrs. Saint, a feisty elderly woman who, along with her quirky group of “defectives,” strives to uncover and mend the flaws in those around her, whether they welcome her intervention or not.
Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak – What ensues when a family is compelled to endure a week together during a holiday quarantine? For seven days, the Birches find themselves isolated from the outside world—and even reliable Wi-Fi—forcing them into close quarters.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid– Iconic actress Evelyn Hugo reminisces about her tumultuous rise to fame, the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-hidden secrets that the public could never have imagined.
Editor’s Note: For more book insights, Andrea Peskind Katz runs a book review site at greatthoughts.com and hosts a book salon featuring over 3,200 readers and authors. GLF readers are welcome to join the book salon atwww.facebook.com/groups/greatthoughtsgreatreaders.
