The season for curling up with a good book is here. We asked five local book lovers for their picks of winter reads in the mystery and thriller, romance, and non-fiction categories. Here’s what they had to share:
Mystery & Thriller
Her Last Affair by John Searles
“A fast-paced, popcorn thriller. You’ll devour in just a sitting! But don’t get too comfortable, you’ll toss your popcorn, scary movie style at the twist.” –Jocelyn Maningo Kaleita, owner of A Book Place in Riverhead
Murder Book by Thomas Perry
“Crime wave in a small town? The U.S. Attorney for the region calls in ex-cop Harry Duncan to investigate. The investigation turns into more than Duncan bargained for. If you’re looking for a good page-turner, here it is.” – Bev Wowak, reader advisor at the Mattituck-Laurel Library
Age Of Vice by Deepti Kapoor
“This crime thriller/family drama centers around a wealthy and corrupt New Delhi family and the drama that unfolds after one of their luxury automobiles is involved in a fatal car crash. This book was just released and has a bit of buzz at the moment as Good Morning America picked it for their January read.” – Scott Raulsome, owner of Burton’s Bookstore in Greenport
A dark and stormy tea: a tea shop mystery by Laura Childs
“A cozy mystery of genteel southern charm. Includes delicious recipes and teatime tips.” – Darlene Brush, librarian at the Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Romance
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
“This exciting, witty and romantic adventure follows nature tour guide Lily and her ex, Leo as they hunt for treasure in Utah and reconnect after 10 years apart. The book will be released in paperback in early February.” – Scott Raulsome, owner of Burton’s Bookstore in Greenport
Love, Clancy by Bruce Cameron
“Cameron is known for his dog books. In Love, Clancy, Cameron continues his style of writing from the dog’s perspective. A book with humor, love and friendship.” – Bev Wowak, reader advisor at the Mattituck-Laurel Library
A Stitch in Time by Kelly Armstrong
“This book has it all and then some. An original concept, time traveling, a parallel universe, romance and mystery; all of this between just two covers is very rare indeed. You’ll find yourself saying, ‘just one more chapter,’ right up until the last word. Then come running in for the next book, A Twist of Fate.” – Jocelyn Maningo Kaleita, owner of A Book Place in Riverhead
In a New York minute by Kate Spencer
“When Franny meets Hayes, she’s just been laid off, and her dress is caught in the subway doors. Franny is eager to forget the whole embarrassing encounter. But thanks to a fellow rider liveblogging the whole incident, Franny and Hayes are NYC’s new favorite love story with their very own hashtag: #subwaybaes.” – Darlene Brush, librarian at the Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Non-fiction
She Said by Jodie Kantor and Megan Twohey
“This non-fiction recommendation provides the reader with not only a riveting account of the genesis of the #MeToo Movement but a detailed look into the complicated process of writing a groundbreaking story. She Said illuminates the intense pressure felt by journalists and their sources in writing the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse story.” – Seth Bank, moderator at the Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
A Speck in the Sea by Montauk fishermen John Aldridge and Anthony Sosinski
“Written with terrifying disbelief, an adventure-at-sea memoir recounts the events leading up to Aldridge floating in the water and the search and rescue that underwent to save him. Pick up your copy today and then attend the Long Island Reads event this spring. Check with your local libraries for further information regarding the meet the author signing.” – Jocelyn Maningo Kaleita, owner of A Book Place in Riverhead
The Revolutionary Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff
“Wonderfully researched and written look into one of the more elusive yet important figures of the American Revolution – Samuel Adams. It’s the perfect winter read for history lovers and fans of Ron Chernow and David McCullough” – Scott Raulsome, owner of Burton’s Bookstore in Greenport
Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of Top Hits That Changed Rock, Pop and Soul by Marc Myers
“Marc Myers explains the difference between a hit song and an iconic song with these 55 songs. Songs such as CCR’s ‘Bad Moon Rising,’ Beach Boys’ ‘Good Vibrations,’ Elton John’s ‘Rocket Man,’ and Joan Jett’s ‘Bad Reputation,’ are just a few of the songs Myers analyzes in his fantastic book on music.” – Bev Wowak, reader advisor at the Mattituck-Laurel Library
