literary gluttony

Some books are like decadent chocolate cake—rich, indulgent, meant to be savored slowly. And then there are the books that are more like a double espresso shot at midnight—dark, jarring, impossible to put down. That, my friends, is what Thrilling Thursday is all about.

This week, I’m craving the kind of stories that make your pulse quicken, your mind race, and your eyes dart to the corner of the page because you just have to know what happens next. The ones that demand: “One more chapter,” until suddenly it’s 2 a.m. and you’re too wired to sleep.

Here are a few thrillers worth sinking your teeth into:

🩸 The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward
Creepy, unsettling, and brilliantly layered. This one will tangle up your expectations and leave you questioning what’s real and what’s illusion until the final page.

🩸 The Only One Left by Riley Sager
A gothic mansion on a cliff, a woman accused of murdering her family, and secrets that ooze through the walls. It’s eerie, atmospheric, and Sager at his absolute best.

🩸 The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
Yes, another Sager—but can you blame me? This one is Rear Window with a supernatural twist, perfect for readers who like their thrillers with a little extra bite.

🩸 A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
A chilling debut about missing girls, family secrets, and whether we ever really escape our past. This one practically begs to be read under a blanket with all the lights on.

Thrillers are like a guilty pleasure snack—once you start, you can’t stop. So tell me: what’s the last book that kept you awake long after you should’ve been sleeping?