Discover the essential literary treasures in our “Wednesday Wisdom” Uncover a world of captivating stories, profound insights, and timeless wisdom as we unveil a curated collection of must-read books that will inspire, enlighten, and leave an indelible mark on your mind.

The Legacies by Jessica Goodman

Old money. New secrets. One killer party.

Getting an invitation to join the exclusive Legacy Club in New York City is an honor. It grants a lifetime of power, wealth, safety, and security. But first, nominees must endure a rigorous week of events and the extravagant Legacy Ball.

Excelsior Prep seniors Bernie Kaplan, Isobel Rothcroft, and Skyler Hawkins are all nominated, thanks to their family pedigrees, though they harbor secrets that could ruin them. Surprisingly, scholarship kid from Queens, Tori Tasso, also gets a nod, raising eyebrows.

The Legacy Ball promises luxury, champagne, and gossip. But it holds much more – secrets unravel, and one person will stop at nothing to protect them.

The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey

Four women come together to save the summer camp that changed their lives.

June Moore bought Camp Holly Springs after a personal tragedy. Now, she’s in danger of losing it. Daphne, her niece, and her best friends, Lanier and Mary Stuart, are determined to save the camp.

Daphne is confronted with a relationship from her past and a confidential issue at work. Lanier is torn between her fiancé and her first love. But nothing is more important to them than Camp Holly Springs.

They band together to save the camp, and in the process, they rediscover themselves.

Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates

Bestselling author Darcy Coates brings you “Dead of Winter,” a chilling thriller set in a remote cabin amid the snowy wilderness. Eight strangers find themselves together, but little do they know, one of them is a killer. With no escape from the perilous situation, they must confront the brutal truth: trust no one.

When Christa joins a tour group venturing deep into the icy expanses of the Rocky Mountains, she hopes it’ll help her bury her haunting past. However, a freezing snowstorm forces the small group to seek refuge in an abandoned hunting cabin. Despite the cramped and freezing conditions, Christa holds onto the belief that they’ll be safe until the storm passes.But her optimism is shattered when their tour guide vanishes during the night, only to be gruesomely found the next morning with his head impaled on a tree outside the cabin. Trapped and terrified, Christa realizes she’s stranded with eight strangers, one of whom is a cold-blooded killer, and they won’t rest until they’ve claimed every life. As the storm intensifies and the survivors dwindle, Christa must quickly identify whom she can rely on before this frozen mountain becomes her tomb.

Cutting Teeth by Chandler Baker

Darby, Mary Beth, and Rhea embark on personal quests to reclaim their identities lost to motherhood—their careers, sex lives, and bodies. However, their plans are derailed when a disturbing medical condition spreads among the Little Academy preschoolers: a sudden craving for blood.

Tragedy strikes when a young teacher is found dead, with only ten innocent four-year-olds as potential witnesses. But as investigations unfold, it becomes evident that the children are not just witnesses but also suspects. The mothers themselves come under scrutiny. With the police delving deeper, the children’s ability to emotionally drain their parents takes a deadly turn. In this gripping blend of murder mystery and motherhood manifesto, Cutting Teeth delves into society’s expectations of mothers and the unspoken truths about parenthood.

You, with a View by Jessica Joyce

Grieving her grandmother’s loss, Noelle unearths old photos and letters hinting at a forbidden love. She shares her quest for information on TikTok, and the video goes viral. Unexpectedly, she finds her grandmother’s secret love, Paul, who offers to take her on their never-realized honeymoon road-trip.

Yearning for a final connection with her grandmother, Noelle eagerly accepts. The hitch? Paul’s grandson and her high-school rival, Theo, must join the journey too.

It’s only two weeks. Surely Noelle can survive that long? But with one car between them – and often only one bed – it doesn’t take long for things to heat up…

Goodbye Earl by Leesa Cross-Smith

In this big-hearted tale of friendship, resilience, and revenge, four women take fate into their own hands. Goodbye Earl, inspired by an empowering song, follows Rosemarie, Ada, Caroline, and Kasey through two pivotal summers, fifteen years apart. In 2004, they’re on the verge of adulthood, excited about love, dreams, and their true selves. In 2019, Kasey returns to her hometown, Goldie, keeping secrets from her friends. When she senses danger, she confronts her past and stands strong to protect her loved ones. Uplifting and unapologetic, Goodbye Earl is a powerful tribute to enduring sisterhood and a solemn farewell to the abusive “Earls” who misjudge their impunity.

The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt

In Patrick deWitt’s captivating tale, meet Bob Comet, a retired librarian in Portland, Oregon, who discovers the power of his own life story while helping a lost elderly woman. As he volunteers at the senior center, an eccentric community forms around him. Unraveling the layers of Bob’s character, we learn about his challenging childhood escapade during WWII, the joys and heartbreak of love, and the satisfaction he found in his librarian’s calling. Behind his serious demeanor lies a rich and humorous life, featuring unusual characters that have shaped his journey. In “The Librarianist,” deWitt skillfully showcases the hidden depths within an introverted existence, celebrating the extraordinary in seemingly ordinary lives, and revealing the turbulence beneath apparent serenity.

The Guest Room by Tasha Sylva

Tess has a bad habit of snooping through her guests’ belongings. When she rents out her late sister’s room to pay bills, the urge to rummage through strangers’ lives consumes her. One guest, Arran, has a diary detailing his infatuation with a woman. At first harmless, the diary darkens with each entry. Tess becomes obsessed with discovering the truth, following Arran through London to catch a glimpse of the woman. As she reads the diary, she realizes the woman resembles herself. Now, Tess questions who has been watching whom.

An Evil Heart by Linda Castillo

In An Evil Heart, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder investigates the brutal death of a young Amish man, Aden Karn, whose life was cut short by a violent crossbow attack in Painters Mill. As Kate delves into the case, she uncovers an enigmatic past and confronts the possibility of unsettling rumors about the victim. Despite her impending wedding, Kate is driven to find justice for Aden, connecting with his grieving family and friends in the tight-knit community. The investigation takes a perilous turn when a courageous young Amish woman divulges a horrifying secret, leading Kate to face an unexpected and dangerous adversary. Unraveling the truth unveils the haunting consequences of a life marred by darkness.

House of Roots and Ruin by Erin A. Craig

In this modern Gothic thriller-fantasy by Erin A. Craig, Verity Thaumas, cursed and haunted by ghosts, lives with her sister Camille at Highmoor. When the Duchess of Bloem requests Verity’s artistic skills, Camille forbids it, revealing Verity’s ghostly visions. Startled, Verity flees and meets Alexander Laurent, the charming son of the Duchess. They fall in love amid Bloem’s lush beauty, but Verity’s nightmares and the sinister truth behind the facade threaten their romance.