Do you love to read? Are you always looking for new books to add to your list? If so, then you’ll love this week’s Wednesday Wisdom post! We’ve compiled a list of seven books that are sure to inspire, entertain, and enlighten you. Whether you’re a fan of fantasy, mystery, or historical fiction, we have something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and enjoy our list of the top 7 books you must read!
Swimming For Beginners by Nicola Gill
Loretta is pragmatic, practical and prefers not to deal with messy things like emotions and feelings. But when she meets six-year-old Phoebe at an airport and an unexpected tragedy brings them close together, Loretta’s safe, controlled life goes off the rails. Fans of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine will enjoy this warm, witty but also heartbreaking read.
Weirdo by Sara Pascoe
Sara Pascoe’s debut novel, Weirdo, is a hilarious and insightful look at the life of Sophie, a young woman who is trying to figure out her place in the world. Sophie is a bit of a weirdo, but she’s also intelligent, funny, and caring. She’s just trying to find her way, but she’s constantly getting in her own way.Pascoe’s writing is sharp and witty, and she has a knack for creating relatable and memorable characters. Sophie is a complex and flawed protagonist, but she’s also incredibly endearing. The supporting cast is also well-developed, and Pascoe does a great job of capturing the dynamics of different types of relationships.
Weirdo is a funny and heartwarming novel about self-acceptance and finding your place in the world. It’s a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that follows the story of two young women, Emma and Ashley, who are both hiding dark secrets. Emma is a successful journalist who has written a book about her experience as a victim of sexual assault. Ashley is a mysterious young woman who claims to be Emma’s long-lost best friend. When Ashley arrives in Emma’s life, she begins to unravel the secrets that Emma has been keeping, and soon both women are in danger.Knoll does a masterful job of creating suspense and tension. She slowly reveals the secrets of her characters, and the reader is kept guessing until the very end. The book is also well-written, and Knoll’s characters are complex and believable.
Overall, Bright Young Women is a well-written and suspenseful thriller. It is a perfect book for fans of mysteries and psychological thrillers.
The Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright
Anne Enright’s eighth novel, The Wren, the Wren, is a beautifully crafted and emotionally resonant exploration of family, trauma, and resilience. Told in three voices—Carmel, her mother; Nell, her daughter; and Phil, her father—the novel delves into the impact of Phil’s abandonment of his family on three generations of women.Enright writes with honesty and compassion, and her characters are complex and believable. Carmel is a woman haunted by her past, but she is also fiercely resilient. Nell is a young woman struggling to find her own place in the world, while Phil is a man grappling with his own demons.
The novel is also a meditation on the power of storytelling. The characters use stories to make sense of their lives and to connect with each other. Enright’s own writing is lyrical and evocative, and she creates a vivid sense of place and time.The Wren, the Wren is a moving and thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips
Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips is an atmospheric and haunting novel set in West Virginia during and after the Civil War. It tells the story of ConaLee, a young girl, and her mute mother, Eliza, who are forced to seek refuge at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum after their farm is destroyed and their father is killed in the war.The novel is beautifully written, with vivid descriptions of the Appalachian landscape and the asylum itself. Phillips also creates a cast of unforgettable characters, including ConaLee’s brave and resourceful spirit, Eliza’s silent suffering, and the compassionate night watchman, O’Shea.
Night Watch is a powerful and moving story about family, endurance, and the human cost of war. It is also a testament to the power of love and hope in the darkest of times.
Rogue by Mona Awad
Mona Awad’s Rogue is a darkly funny and atmospheric horror novel about a young woman’s descent into madness and obsession. Belle, the protagonist, is drawn into the mysterious world of a beauty spa called Rouge after her mother’s death. At Rouge, Belle is promised eternal youth and beauty, but at a cost.Awad’s writing is lush and evocative, and she does a masterful job of creating a sense of unease and suspense. The novel is full of unforgettable imagery, such as the “garden of thorns” that Belle encounters inside Rouge. Rogue is a complex and challenging novel that explores themes of beauty, aging, and the female gaze. It is also a meditation on the dangers of vanity and the pursuit of perfection.
While some readers may find the novel’s ending to be ambiguous, it is ultimately a satisfying and thought-provoking read. Rogue is a must-read for fans of dark fiction and psychological thrillers.
Chenneville: A Novel of Murder, Loss, and Vengeance by Paulette Jiles
Chenneville: A Novel of Murder, Loss, and Vengeance by Paulette Jiles is a suspenseful and well-written novel set in the American West. The story follows the journey of Evangeline Chenneville, a young woman who determined to avenge the murder of her husband and son. Chenneville is a complex and compelling character, and Jiles does a masterful job of developing her over the course of the novel. The plot fast-paced and keeps the reader guessing until the very end. Overall, Chenneville an excellent read that is sure to please fans of suspense and western fiction.
