JANUARY READING THEME
Out of the Shadows
This month’s theme dives into stories where the hidden comes to light—long-buried truths, untold secrets, and mysteries waiting to be uncovered. From unraveling webs of deceit to solving cold cases, these books will keep you hooked as characters face the shadows of their pasts and uncover the truth. Check out this month’s recommendations to start your reading year with suspense and intrigue!
Here’s a list of books for January’s reading theme:
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine
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When Gina Royal discovers her husband is a serial killer, her life shatters. Reinventing herself as Gwen Proctor, she flees to a remote lake, hoping for peace. But when a body turns up and old threats resurface, Gwen must face the darkness again to protect her children.
My Sister’s Grave by Robert Dugoni
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Detective Tracy Crosswhite has spent years haunted by her sister Sarah’s unsolved murder. When Sarah’s remains are finally found, Tracy’s search for answers uncovers family secrets and new dangers that force her to confront her past and the truth she’s been seeking.
Pines by Blake Crouch
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Secret Service agent Ethan Burke arrives in Wayward Pines to investigate two missing colleagues. What he finds is an unsettling town filled with secrets, electric fences, and people who seem... off. As Ethan digs deeper, he discovers a truth that’s far more terrifying than he ever imagined.
Everything We Keep by Kerry Lonsdale
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Sous chef Aimee Tierney’s world collapses when her fiancé, James, vanishes in a boating accident. But at his funeral, unsettling questions surface. As Aimee pieces together what really happened, she uncovers a sea of secrets that threaten to upend her life—and reveal truths she’s not ready for.