Caroline Warner

2 months ago | thetigercu.com | Abigail Suggs |Caroline Warner

‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ by Delia OwensIf I had to choose one popular BookTok recommendation I was most disappointed with, “Where the Crawdads Sing” would win. Although the heroine’s childhood and criminal trial have the potential to be a moving story, the faults of the story’s writing and plot mark Delia Owens’ novel as one of BookTok’s worst.

Jan 16, 2025 | thetigercu.com | Abigail Suggs |Caroline Warner

‘Onyx Storm’ by Rebecca Yarros: Jan. 21“Onyx Storm” is the long-awaited next installment of the popular “Fourth Wing” fantasy series. The novel is expected to become one of the most bought and read books in 2025. Yarros’ series is a publishing phenomenon, with “Fourth Wing” selling more than 2.3 million copies since its release in 2023 and #fourthwing having more than a billion views on TikTok. Anticipation has been building around “Onyx Storm” for months, and on Jan.

Dec 6, 2024 | thetigercu.com | Abigail Suggs |Caroline Warner

While I enjoyed many of the 30 novels I read during 2024, only three received my highest rating of five stars. All markedly different from each other, my three favorite novels of the past year include a glamorous mystery, quirky contemporary fiction and a literary classic. ‘The Lion’s Den’My first read of the year, Katherine St. John’s “The Lion’s Den,” remains one of my favorites.

Nov 14, 2024 | thetigercu.com | Caroline Warner

2024 delivered many new novels for readers. From sequels in popular fantasy series, intriguing romantic comedies, celebrity memoirs and some authors’ anticipated return to the shelves, 2024 was an exciting year for bookworms and publishers alike. I wanted to provide reviews and a closer look at some of 2024’s most popular new titles. “Funny Story”According to Goodreads, Emily Henry’s “Funny Story” was one of 2024’s most anticipated book releases.

Oct 24, 2024 | thetigercu.com | Caroline Warner

If you liked “Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty, read “Bad Summer People” by Emma Rosenblum. If you liked Liane Moriarty’s twisty, addictive “Big Little Lies,” I highly recommend giving “Bad Summer People” a try. Both books focus on wealthy communities, where infidelity, feuding friend groups and murder arise behind the facade of pricey cars and subtle plastic surgery. “Bad Summer People” also follows the narrative format of “Big Little Lies,” telling the story from multiple perspectives.