Found families showcase how the people we choose to surround ourselves with impact our lives in meaningful ways. A short list of well-rated found family books!
Fiction
Pines by Blake Crouch Review: Small-Town Americana With Teeth
Pines by Blake Crouch is a fast-paced sci-fi horror thriller packed with paranoia, mystery, survival themes, and eerie small-town tension.
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston: Love, Grief, and a Clever Twist on Timing
Review of The Seven Year Slip—a time-bending romance exploring love, grief, and timing, slightly overhyped but still a heartfelt read.
12 Eye-Opening Books Set In The Beautiful State of Idaho
My home state is Idaho. While I haven’t been there in years, the landscape still calls out to my heart. So I was happy to explore the stories set there. 💚
The Berry Pickers Review: Quiet, Haunting Story That Lingers
A thoughtful review of The Berry Pickers—a quiet, multi-generational story of grief, identity, and family that’s slightly overhyped but worth discussing.
Ignore All Previous Instructions: When Storytelling, Identity, and AI Collide
A thoughtful review of Ignore All Previous Instructions—a queer, AI-driven sci-fi exploring identity, storytelling, and the cost of control.
Selected: 10+ Good Books with a Number in the Title
Three, Two, One…Go! Let’s read books with numbers in their titles.. There are many to choose from, but here is a list using numbers one through ten to start!
Book Review: Five by Ilona Bannister
Five strangers wait for a train—and one won’t make it home. This thought-provoking thriller explores judgment, forgiveness, and the hidden stories we all carry.
The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark: Beautiful Design, Subtle Suspense, and Secrets That Simmer
A thoughtful review of The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark—exploring its design, slow-burn suspense, and why it’s slightly overhyped but still worth reading.
12 Powerful Generation-Spanning Stories from Around the World
Be inspired by these thought-provoking, generation-spanning stories. Experience interconnectedness, multiple points of view, and how things change over time.