30 Page-Turners You Won’t Be Able to Put Down
BOOKS
Looking for your next book obsession? Whether you're into pulse-pounding thrillers, emotional dramas, or twisty mysteries, these 30 page-turners are guaranteed to keep you up way past your bedtime. From modern bestsellers to cult favorites, here are the stories readers simply can’t stop talking about.
1. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
A psychological thriller with a shocking twist about a woman who stops speaking after allegedly murdering her husband—and the therapist determined to uncover her truth.
2. Verity by Colleen Hoover
This dark, twisty romance-thriller follows a struggling writer who uncovers terrifying secrets while ghostwriting for an incapacitated author.
3. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
A masterclass in unreliable narration, this bestselling thriller unravels a toxic marriage turned deadly—and nothing is what it seems.
4. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
A magical competition between two young illusionists becomes a sweeping love story set in a mysterious, ever-changing circus.
5. Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
On the outside, they’re the perfect couple. But behind closed doors lies a chilling, claustrophobic secret.
6. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A glamorous Hollywood legend reveals her scandalous life story to an unknown journalist, and every chapter peels back another layer.
7. It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
Emotional and raw, this novel explores love, heartbreak, and the difficult decisions that define us.
8. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
A woman searches for answers when her husband disappears, leaving behind only a cryptic note and a teenage stepdaughter.
9. The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
When a baby goes missing from a seemingly safe suburban home, dark secrets begin to unravel between neighbors.
10. The Chain by Adrian McKinty
A parent is forced to kidnap another child to save their own in this unrelenting, morally complex thriller.
11. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
A deliciously wicked tale of scandal, secrets, and murder among a group of school moms.
12. The Guest List by Lucy Foley
A glamorous wedding on a remote island turns deadly in this modern-day whodunit.
13. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Between life and death lies a library of alternate lives—and one woman gets the chance to explore the lives she could have lived.
14. Before She Knew Him by Peter Swanson
A woman suspects her neighbor is a killer—and might be closer to the truth than she wants to be.
15. Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Multiple women disappear in a small town, and the truth behind their vanishing is more disturbing than anyone imagined.
16. Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
A failed bank robbery leads to a group of strangers being held hostage, but nothing about this story is what it seems.
21. Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
A grieving mother begins to suspect that her missing daughter may still be alive—and closer than she thinks.
22. The Perfect Nanny by Leïla Slimani
Inspired by true events, this chilling novel opens with a shocking crime and slowly unravels how it happened.
23. In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
A lawyer’s meticulously planned life is turned upside down after a dream shows her a future she never expected.
24. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Heartwarming and hilarious, this story follows a grumpy old man whose life is transformed by unexpected friendships.
25. The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
This twisty psychological thriller plays with assumptions about love, jealousy, and the complexities of marriage.
26. The Push by Ashley Audrain
An intense, emotionally charged novel about motherhood, legacy, and whether evil can be inherited.
Which Book Will You Binge?
Whether you're headed to the beach, curled up on the couch, or in need of a reading escape, these books promise to keep your eyes glued to the pages. Have you read any of these? Let us know your favorites—or the next one you’re picking up!
17. The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
A dual-timeline historical novel about the power of books, resistance, and friendship during WWII.
18. Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
A troubled journalist returns to her hometown to cover a murder—and confront her own dark past.
19. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A chilling, atmospheric horror novel set in a crumbling mansion in 1950s Mexico.
20. The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
In the course of one day, a woman must decide between the life she built and the one she always wanted.
27. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
In this gripping YA sci-fi thriller, alien invasion forces a teenage girl to fight for survival and truth.
28. The Night Swim by Megan Goldin
A true crime podcaster becomes entangled in a small-town rape trial—and a mysterious death from years ago.
29. Layla by Colleen Hoover
A paranormal romance that’s both haunting and tender, exploring love after trauma and the supernatural.
30. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
A commuter’s daily observations turn into a tangled web of obsession, lies, and murder.