Kristina Wright

Jan 23, 2025 | bookbub.com | Kristina Wright

The only thing better than rereading our favorite books is watching the television and film adaptations of those books! From classics like George Orwell’s Animal Farm to recent bestsellers like Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club, these 2025 book-to-screen adaptations are sure to catch your attention.

Jan 10, 2025 | washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com | Kristina Wright

New year, new me? Not really. But I do like to start January with a clean slate — which means the holiday decorations are back in their boxes, and while my house will never be completely clutter-free, things are a little tidier, including my bookshelves! Here’s to a fresh year of good books and abundant reading time — and here’s a look at what I enjoyed as we closed out 2024. *****Heartwarming and hilarious, Is She Really Going Out With Him? (Putnam) is Sophie Cousens at her very best.

Nov 22, 2024 | bookbub.com | Kristina Wright

The leaves are falling and the temperatures are dropping — but there’s still time this fall to check out the best books of the season! If you’re looking for a new book to read, check out this list of books other BookBub readers have loved. From sweeping historical fiction and twisty thrillers to charming romantic comedies and compelling literary fiction, you’re sure to find plenty of books to add to your reading list. (Editor’s note: Reviews have been edited for length and clarity.)

Nov 12, 2024 | bookbub.com | Kristina Wright

Everyone loves a timeless and twisty tale, so we’ve rounded up a list of the best classic mystery books of all time! Including stories penned by Agatha Christie, Rex Stout, and more these mysteries — from the Golden Age to the modern era — will keep you turning pages late into the night.

Nov 1, 2024 | washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com | Kristina Wright

This is my favorite time of year — hoodie and baking season — a time of anticipation and preparation, with a hint of melancholy as the year races to a close. Autumn snuck up on me somehow. The trees have already turned color and are shedding red and yellow leaves far too soon. But with a stack of fall-themed romances piled by my bed, I can hold onto this glorious season even after the branches go bare and winter looms.