Natalie 10/31/26 Natalie 10/31/26

Where the Wildflowers Grow (by Terah Shelton Harris)

I virtually met Terah Shelton Harris at a Back Room author event and immediately knew I had to read Where the Wildflowers Grow. The story of a woman learning to move beyond survival—and the quiet work of healing on a flower farm—landed at the perfect time, just as I was digging and storing my own dahlia tubers for the winter.

Natalie 10/26/26 Natalie 10/26/26

Frankenstein (by Mary Shelley)

A classic I thought I knew turned out to be something else entirely—more philosophical, more sorrowful, and far more human than the version that had lived in my head.

Natalie 10/25/26 Natalie 10/25/26

Last Seen (by J.T. Ellison)

Last Seen by J.T. Ellison is a twisty psychological thriller about family secrets, a small town hiding something dark, and one woman’s search for the truth about her mother.

Natalie 10/25/26 Natalie 10/25/26

The Witch (by Freida McFadden)

Freida McFadden trades twisty thrillers for gothic chills in The Witch, a haunted mansion story with dark family secrets and a 1692 witchcraft mystery. Perfect for spooky season.

Natalie 10/15/26 Natalie 10/15/26

The Mad Wife (by Meagan Church)

I wasn’t planning to read The Mad Wife until I met Meagan Church at a virtual author event, and I’m so glad I did. This story of a 1950s housewife whose perfect life begins to unravel was far more powerful than I expected.

Natalie 10/13/26 Natalie 10/13/26

Dracula (by Bram Stoker)

I had never read Dracula, so when Audible released this full-cast Audible Original, I couldn’t resist. With immersive sound design, an original score, and a remarkable cast, it made a perfect October listen.

Natalie 10/12/26 Natalie 10/12/26

Dead Med (by Freida McFadden)

A solid medical thriller about the competitive pressures of med school, where secrets and sabotage turn deadly. The multiple perspectives kept the story engaging, though the abrupt ending left more questions than answers.

Natalie 10/9/26 Natalie 10/9/26

The Artist and the Feast (by Lucy Steeds)

My review of The Artist and the Feast by Lucy Steeds, a sultry 1920s Provence novel about a reclusive artist, his niece Ettie, and secrets ready to surface. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Tanya Reynolds.