The Book Club

Meghan Quinn's Rules for the Summer pairs a posh future-Lord with a stubborn candy shop owner across a New England summer. This spoiler-free review unpacks the banter, the scene-stealing Aunt Kitty, the slow-burn romance, and the rough edges that keep this rom-com from clearing five stars while still delivering plenty to love.

Read our spoiler-free review of John of John by Douglas Stuart, the new Hebridean literary novel from the Booker-winning author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo. Plus six comparable reads.

A spoiler-free review of The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee, with world-building, character analysis, and how it compares to Jade City, Altered Carbon, and A Memory Called Empire.

Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister review: ransom twists, a Texas desert kidnap, and Simone's impossible choice. Honest praise, sharp critique, no spoilers.

Honest, spoiler-free review of The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout. Themes, writing style, strengths, weaknesses, similar book recommendations, and how it compares to Olive Kitteridge and Lucy Barton.

Looking for a review of The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by Laurie Gilmore? The sixth Dream Harbor novel pairs a flower shop owner believed to be cursed in love with a divorced architect hiding out in town. Expect fake-dating tropes, cameos from previous couples, a slower middle, and a balanced, cozy read for fans of the series.

Wondering if Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune is worth your time? This spoiler-free review breaks down the Tofino setting, the dual-timeline structure, the friends-to-lovers chemistry, and the book's softer spots. A balanced take for readers deciding whether to add it to their next vacation stack alongside Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez.