She doesn’t publish novels often but one of my all time favorite books is an older one Black and Blue. Also loved Still Life With Bread Crumbs.
JoJo Moyes
Start with Me Before You, move on to One Plus One, then read them all!
Jennifer Weiner
Her earlier books were wonderful, my favorite was In Her Shoes (loved the movie as well!) Her newest book was a return to wonderful and worth a look Who Do You Love.
Karen White
A terrific author, her novels are compelling and I’ve read them all. Her books are ones that definitely get recommended and stay on my keepers shelf. My personal favorites are A Long Time Gone (bookclub favorite); On Folly Beach; The Time Between; The Sound of Glass (a bookclub choice for this year).
Beatriz Williams
Loved Along The Infinite Sea, found out it was the last in a sisters trilogy so went back and read Tiny Little Thing; A Hundred Summers; The Secret Life of Violet Grant.
Kate Morton
Her first book that absolutely blew me away was The Forgotten Garden, it’s a book you’ll read more than once and keep on your shelf forever. Also loved The Secret Keeper; The House at Riverton (awesome); The Lake House.
Justin Cronin
The Passage was the best read of the year for us when it came out. We’ve loaned and recommended that book to dozens of people and everyone has felt the same way. It was the first in a trilogy, The Twelve, was the second book and was a little harder to sort through. I had many people calling asking me what was going on, it was hard to keep the characters straight. He has the last book in the trilogy due out The City of Mirrors, but the release date has been postponed a few times. The Passage could definitely be read as a stand alone and you’ll be very satisfied. It’s simply a book not to be missed!
Joe Hill
We really liked his first book Heart Shaped Box, then lost track of him as he doesn’t publish every year. We picked up his latest book nos4a2 when it was released in paperback and if was the best book we’d read, read with the lights on, it will scare you and thrill you! We’re anxiously waiting for his new book to be released in May The Fireman.
Greg Iles
My husband and I have loved his books from the beginning but he really found the book series he was meant to write with: Natchez Burning and The Bone Tree. Read them in that order, they are 2 out of 3 books in a wonderful Penn Cage series. Anxiously awaiting the final book in the series. Don’t be intimidated by the size of the books, you’ll tear right through them and want more as you turn the last page!
Harlan Coben
I’ve been a fan of Harlan Coben for years and my husband and I read all his books. He definitely is a pre-order author. Pick any of them up, you’ll love them. Missing You; The Stranger; and his new one that’s coming out in March looks promising - Fool Me Once.
Carla Buckley
I picked up her first book The Things That Keep Us Here and boy was it a timely read. It’s about a flu pandemic and a family that struggles to survive. I read it just after the influenza scare H1N1 and it really makes you think. What choices would you make if you were in that situation? I’ve loaned that book and recommended that book to dozens of people. Read all her books! Invisible; The Deepest Secret; The Good Goodbye.
Chevy Stevens
I first read Those Girls and loved it, she writes an intense thriller about women in trouble and finding their way to the other side, full of suspense and surprises. I immediately ordered her earlier books and was just as satisfied: That Night; Always Watching; Never Knowing; Still Missing.
Jenny Milchman
I first read Ruin Falls and couldn’t put it down, so immediately ordered her earlier books and loved them: As Night Falls; Cover of Snow.
Lisa Unger
Her books are simply amazing, not for the faint of heart, psychological suspense that keeps you guessing until the end. My personal favorites are: Blackout(keep the lights on!); Beautiful Lies; Crazy Love You; In The Blood; Fragile; Sliver of Truth; Die For You; Darkness My Old Friend; Heartbroken.
Mary Kubica
Chilling, compelling, suspense. Definitely promising new author. Read The Good Girl and Pretty Baby!
Dean Koontz
I’ve loved Dean Koontz since I first picked up Watchers. I especially love his earlier books; his Odd Thomas series; and his new release Ashley Bell.
Tami Hoag
Long time favorite author since she wrote romance books. She transitioned to mystery with Night Sins and Guilty as Sin which were excellent. All of her Kovac & Liska books are my favorite: Ashes to Ashes; Dust to Dust; Prior Bad Acts; The 9th Girl; The Bitter Season.
C.J. Box
His Joe Pickett novels are not to be missed. Start anywhere or start from the beginning. We picked our first one up in Yellowstone on vacation in 2010 and went back and read the earlier ones and have anxiously awaited the new releases. He also has a new series The Highway and Badlands that are wonderful, thrilling suspense that will make you look at road trips and truckers in a whole new light!
My personal favorite of his Joe Pickett novels have been the ones that heavily featured Nate Romanowski so I’m anxiously awaiting his new release: Off The Grid and loved Stone Cold. His very first book Open Season paints a vivid picture of Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park and remains a favorite of our household!
Karin Slaughter
All of her books are wonderful, she writes an intense thriller not always for the faint of heart. My favorite have been her Will Trent series: Triptych; Fractured; Undone; Broken; Fallen; Snatched; Criminal; Busted; Unseen.
Sandra Brown
I have every Sandra Brown (including her “Loveswept” novels) and she’s been an all time favorite forever. She does keep it fresh which is amazing. Read them all. My personal favorite is The Witness, The Alibi, Mean Streak, Chill Factor and Friction.
