It all began when I met Sarah at the airport while waiting for my flight, and she came and sat beside me. After a while, she picked a book from her bag and started reading. I tried to see the book’s name, but I couldn’t find the name as she had folded half of the book while reading. My curiosity elevated, and after a few minutes, I started a conversation with her, like “How are you”? If you don’t mind, what book are you reading? She said, “Absolutely not; I am reading “Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth”.
I asked if she was also a book lover, to which she said, “I am crazy about book reading; I have read some 300+ books so far”. I was amazed and asked to share her best reads and the list of books she plans to read this month. Sarah shared a list of 15 books she planned to read, out of which I have read some and the rest are on my reading list for this month. Let’s start this journey of reading together.
Best Reads of the Month:
Thanks to Sarah for helping us choose what to read this month. I was curious about how she chose from the thousands of books available. She gave a simple rule: read the reviews first and then pick the book. I really like her rule. Do you like it, too?
The best books we will discuss to read in April are:
- Funny Story by Emily Henry
- Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez.
- King of Sloth (Kings of Sin, #4) by Ana Huang
- The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
- The Rule Book by Sarah Adams
- Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth
- Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose
Funny Story by Emily Henry:
Summary:
Funny Story by Emily Henry is scheduled to be released on 23rd April 2024. Let’s review the teaser for now.
This story is about Daphne and her fiancé Peter, who have started living in Michigan. Daphne is excited about it when things get messed up for her. She is over the moon that she will live happily with Peter, but things go against her expectations when Peter dumps Daphne for his childhood friend Petra.
As Peter left him, Daphne searched for a new place to live. She finally found Miles Nowak to share the apartment with. Interestingly, Miles is Petra’s ex-boyfriend. Miles has a confusing personality, while Daphne is his opposite. Daphne isn’t very fond of interacting with people and stays reserved while interacting with them.
Both the rejected persons, Daphne and Mile, create a clever plan and pretend that they are a couple now to make their exes jealous. Now, it’s a surprise that either this will merely be a plan or something else might cook in between them during this game plan. What are your guesses?
Thought:
The teaser has made me curious already. How about you? I want to dig in to find out how well Daphne and Mile’s plan worked out. Were they able to manipulatively make Peter and Petra envious of their close bond, or did it make no difference to them, and Daphne and Mile actually fell in love? I think we will have to wait till the 23rd to find out about the destiny of this mischievous idea.
| Publisher | Berkley |
| Publishing Date | First published (April 23, 2024) |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 400 Pages |
| Genre | Romantic Comedy |
| ISBN-10 | 0593441281 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0593441282 |
First, they were strangers, then they were roommates,
Then… Well, it’s a FUNNY STORY
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez:
Summary:
The story is about Justin and Emma, who are thought to be cursed, as whenever they go on a date with someone, it does not work out. The person they date gets hooked on the very next one they date. The hilarious part is that people jokingly want to date Justin and Emma; they know it won’t work with them, but people will find their soulmates in whoever they meet after dating them. I am already laughing while writing it. Did you get a grin on your face, too? 😀
Justin writes his story on a social platform, and Emma messages him, saying that this is exactly her story, too. Both of them plan to date each other to see if the curse is cancelled, and then they will break up. Justin and Emma go on a summer vacation to a beautiful location near a lake.
Apparently, it was a summer fling (they were supposed to date only in summer and then leave each other), but things turned out differently. Any guesses? Let me give a hint: They fall in love. Does this mean they are going to be a perfect couple? The book has just been released, so I think it’s time we grab our copies to find out the ending.
Thought:
This is an interesting and captivating story about the fate of two people who meet randomly on a social platform. Emma’s friend Maddie deserves a special mention, as she has been with her through thick and thin. She is the perfect example of what a best friend should really be like. Oh, this made me miss my best friend.
| Publisher | Forever |
| Publishing Date | First published April 2, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 422 Pages |
| Genre | Romantic Comedy |
| ISBN-10 | 1538704439 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1538704431 |
The best kind of love doesn’t happen on moonlit walks and romantic vacations. It happens in between the folds of everyday life.
King of Sloth (Kings of Sin, #4) by Ana Huang:
Summary:
This is the fourth captivating book of the Kings of Sin series featuring the story of a billionaire, Xavier Castillo, and a publicist, Sloane Kensington. He does not seem to be interested in inheriting his family’s property, but despite that, women are attracted towards him. Xavier likes to tease Sloane and seems to be unaffected by his good looks and rich family background. Xavier has to face some uncertainties due to a tragedy. With this, he realizes that he is into Sloane and she Sloane is the only one he wants.
Sloane is a famous publicist who is known to handle tough cases. She is in a situation where she is compelled to work for Xavier. Do you think Sloane will ever fall for Xavier while working, or will he be another client for her? We will have to hold our horses to find out until the book is out for reading.
Thought:
Let’s hope it is not a regular love story like boys casually chasing girls. Apparently, Xavier has a charming personality, but we are left clueless until we read the book ourselves about why Sloane is avoiding him. Or will she ultimately get attracted by his heaps of inheritance and sharp dimples? I am still guessing while waiting for the official release of this book.
| Publisher | Bloom Book |
| Publishing Date | First published April 30, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 464 Pages |
| Genre | Romance |
| ISBN-10 | 1728289750 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1728289755 |
“I don’t want a kiss or one night stand. I want you.”
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson:
Summary:
It is a true crime mystery bound to keep you on your toes throughout the end. The story includes 18 years old girl named Bel who was around two years old when her mother went missing all of a sudden, but since she was so young, she does not remember anything from that time. It is assumed that Rachel Price is dead, but years later, everyone wants to solve the mystery of her going missing like this.
It was decided to shoot a documentary to solve this mystery, and something strange happened while shooting. Any idea about what happened? You might be guessing right. Rachel showed up in the woods but it is hard for everyone to believe. What might have happened to Rachel? Is she really alive? We will have to read this novel to uncover the truth of Rachel Price.
Thought:
I am so curious to know about Rachel’s disappearance and then reappearance. This seems to be a good read as the story is interesting. I am intrigued about knowing where has Rachel Price been for 16 years. That’s a long time. No? Books like these which have a thrilling factor keep the readers hooked as to know the truth.
| Publisher | Delacorte Press |
| Publishing Date | First published April 2, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 448 Pages |
| Genre | Mystery, thriller |
| ISBN-10 | 0593374207 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0593374207 |
In this book, we as readers want to know if someone kidnapped her or was in prison for all this while. The plot has kept me engaged, and I wouldn’t want to leave the book in between while reading.
The Rule Book by Sarah Adams:
Summary:
Nora is all set to begin her career as a sports agent but things go against her expectation as her first client is Derek who happens to be her college ex-boyfriend. Both of them have seen each other nearly after a decade. Nora had her own reasons for ending this relationship, but this incident shattered Derek.
But as time went by, Derek seemed to move on. They begin their working relationship. Do you think things got better between them? Well, initially, not really, because Derek holds a grudge against Nora and decides to teach her a lesson. But things turned out differently. Guess what? A romance began again between them. This romance can get them married or split them once and for all.
Are you a fond of second chance romance? This can be an exciting read for you.
Thought:
This can be an appealing read, as it shows Derek’s plan to teach Nora a lesson. The story portrays different relationships between two people, from lovers to enemies, to working subordinates, to revenge takers to lovers again. This rollercoaster of changing roles sounds captivating and engaging for readers to discover their relationship’s destiny.
| Publisher | Dell |
| Publishing Date | First published April 2, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 358 Pages |
| Genre | Romance |
| ISBN-10 | 1035409054 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1035409054 |
Heart, banter, and two characters you’ll immediately root for… fantastically swoony, sweet, and sexy.
Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth:
Summary:
Darling Girls is a psychological mystery tale of three girls who lived in a foster care home and had a well-knitted bond. They form an alliance to protect themselves from the bitterness of their foster mother, Holly Fairchild. Holly tries to manipulate the girls and her cunning tactics leave a mark on their lives even after they become successful to escape from her web. Jessica was five years old, Norah was 11, and Alicia was 12 years old when they came to the foster home.
Three of them bear Holly’s torcher for about two years and, at last, gather the courage to confront the wrongdoings they have been bearing. Later, a dead body is found beneath the home they’ve been living in. Now the question is, are these foster sisters witnesses of this corpse, or are they suspicious regarding this incident? What do you think?
Thought:
The author successfully creates suspense in this story to hook the readers until the end. Mysterious stories get interesting with every page we turn, and we want to know nothing but the truth that is somewhat kept under the rug. One moment, I thought, the dead body could be Holly’s, and these sisters might have planned something to get rid of her.
| Publisher | St. Martin’s Press |
| Publishing Date | First published April 23, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 368 Pages |
| Genre | Psychological Mystery |
| ISBN-10 | 125028452X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1250284525 |
The other moment, I was guessing it might be of someone from any of the family members of the three girls. Who do you think the dead person is? And who buried it there? Let’s wait until the book is released. I cannot wait to grab my copy.
“People underestimate the role fate plays in our lives.”
Home is Where Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose:
Summary:
This is a story of three siblings who unite to sort out the inheritance left by their parents. One day, they decide to go through their parents’ belongings when they find some videotapes. They decided to watch them and relive the moments. While watching, one of the videos has a strange scene.
Beth, Nicole and Michael saw their father draped in blood, and then a dead body was seen. Both the parents agree to hide this secret of Emma’s dead body and suddenly the video is ended leaving them in sheer surprise. Now, all three siblings are confused about whether to let go of this mystery and let the past be past or try to uncover the truth their late mother knew.
What might have happened later? Who was the dead person? Let’s mark our calendars for the book release to find out answers to these questions. Don’t forget to head over to your nearest store to grab your copy.
Thoughts:
This seems like a gripping read, and finding out who Emma was is worth it. Did one of the parents kill her, or were they both involved? Just like my siblings, I am also curious to have my answers. Stories like these that have suspense are hard to leave in between once the truth is unveiled. I am a fan of mystery thriller books. Are you one of those readers, too?
| Publisher | Blackstone Publishing Inc |
| Publishing Date | First published April 30, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 270 Pages |
| Genre | Mystery Thriller |
| ISBN | 9798212182843 |
Conclusion:
Out of hundreds and thousands of books published each month, we as readers are in a state of confusion of what to read and what to toss aside. Humanly, we can’t read all the books. After all, not all books deserve time to be invested in them. Whether you are in a mood to enjoy some rom com or mystery thriller reads this April, we have put together a list of Top books for you we assure you wont regret reading.
These books are page turners and will keep you hooked until the last page. These quick reviews will help you select your fav reads and you will thank us later.
So, are you all set to let your heart race and palms to sweat while reading? Good Luck!