Beth Mowbray (@b.isforbooks)
Book hoarder. Reader. Lover. Social worker. Freelance writer.
Book Review: “The Missed Connection” by Tia Williams
Book Review: “The Missed Connection” by Tia Williams
The Missed Connection is simultaneously romantic and sexy, full of delicious chemistry and connection. Tia Williams’ writing just keeps getting better and better with each new novel, so trust me when I say this one is going to be your favorite yet!
Book Review: “The Fervent Whites” by De’Shawn Charles Winslow
Book Review: “The Fervent Whites” by De’Shawn Charles Winslow
Release DateJune 9, 2026Rating8 / 10Buy FromAmazonBarnes & NobleBookshop.org Born and raised in small town North Carolina—Elizabeth City, along the state’s northeast coast, to be exact—it’s no surprise De’Shawn Charles Winslow has become a master of capturing close-knit communities on the page. While the towns in his novels are fictional, they draw upon the features of real locales, and his ability to bring the varied personalities of these neighborhoods to life is a unique gift. Winslow’s debut novel, In West […]
Review: “Harvest Season” by Brynne Weaver
Review: “Harvest Season” by Brynne Weaver
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver comes the second book in the devilishly steamy Seasons of Carnage trilogy where dark romantic comedy meets thrilling suspense—and where love is ripe for ruin.
Review: “Hunger and Thirst” by Claire Fuller
Review: “Hunger and Thirst” by Claire Fuller
Release DateJune 2, 2026Rating9 / 10Buy FromAmazonBarnes & NobleBookshop.org England. The summer of 1987. An empty house whose owners met a terrible end. A small group of friends each trying to carve out their own future while running from their past. And a strange series of events that forever alters each of their lives. This is how Claire Fuller sets the stage for her sixth novel, Hunger and Thirst. Ursula Major is no stranger to an untethered existence. Her early […]
Review: “The Shippers” by Katherine Center
Review: “The Shippers” by Katherine Center
The Shippers is a fun, fast warm-weather read for fans of closed-door romantic comedies.
Book Review: “Make Me Better” by Sarah Gailey
Book Review: “Make Me Better” by Sarah Gailey
Interview with Sarah Gailey, author of “Make Me Better”
Interview with Sarah Gailey, author of “Make Me Better”
Sarah Gailey has quite a range of published work to date: successful horror and speculative fiction novels, including Hugo and Locus Award finalists; comics set in the beloved universes of Marvel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as well as original comic series; and a long list of notable short stories and essays. The USA Today bestselling author is back this May with a captivating new slow-burn horror. Make Me Better follows Celia to Kindred Cove, an isolated island community where […]
Book Review: “Fast Lane” by C.S. Quill
Book Review: “Fast Lane” by C.S. Quill
Fans of new adult romance will inhale Fast Lane and immediately be begging for the next book in the series.
Interview with Caroline Bicks, author of “Monsters in the Archives”
Interview with Caroline Bicks, author of “Monsters in the Archives”
Caroline Bicks has done what avid horror readers can only dream of—She spent a year digging through Stephen King’s personal archives. Thankfully, she compiled everything she learned into her new book Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King, so we can all come along for the ride.
Book Review: “Monsters in the Archives” by Caroline Bicks
Book Review: “Monsters in the Archives” by Caroline Bicks
Release DateApril 21, 2026Rating9 / 10Buy FromAmazonBarnes & NobleBookshop.org Calling all constant readers! If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in Stephen King’s brilliant brain—what sparks his nightmarish ideas and how he has churned out one successful work after another for over half a century—then Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King is the book for you. As King himself famously said, “books are a uniquely portable magic”—but this doesn’t only apply to fiction. Monsters in […]
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Beth Mowbray is a freelance writer with a passion for entertainment and pop culture, especially books. She is also a clinical social worker with extensive experience working with children and families. Beth's other great loves include her son and husband, live music, that first sip of morning coffee, and a bottle of wine shared among friends.
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