Author Heather Caliendo

Let’s take a look at some buzzy new book club reads for 2025!

Book club questions for The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay covers everything in this delightful holiday romance. There will be spoilers so for more context about the book, check out my spoiler-free review first.

Editorial note: I received a copy of The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay is such a delightful holiday tale about two best friends finding their own happy-ever-afters.

Book club questions for The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy examines all the key character development and themes in this festive read. There will be spoilers so for more context about the book, check out my spoiler-free review first.

Editorial note: I received a copy of The Christmas Countdown in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy is a charming and festive read about a woman’s journey to regain her self-confidence, and also finding a new romance too.

As the year is quickly coming to a close, let’s take a look at my favorite books of 2024.

Book club questions for Julebord: The Holiday Party by David Øybo takes an in-depth look at this engaging and original story. There will be spoilers so for more context about the novel, check out my spoiler-free review first.

Editorial note: I received a copy of Julebord: The Holiday Party in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. Julebord: The Holiday Party by David Øybo is an atmospheric and engaging literary suspense story that starts with a murder mystery, but emerges into a vivid character study. It’s quite the unique and memorable novel.  If …

Book club questions for The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter takes a closer look at this dynamic mystery/romance set during the holiday season. There will be spoilers so for more context about the book, check out my spoiler-free review first.

Editorial note: I received a copy of The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter is such an original and fun tale set during the holidays. It combines the best aspects of a locked-room mystery, with …

Book club questions for All I Want Is You by Falon Ballard takes a closer look at this compelling second-chance romance set during the holiday season. For more context about the book, check out my spoiler-free review here.

Editorial note: I received a copy of All I Want Is You in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. All I Want Is You by Falon Ballard is an entertaining and charming holiday-themed rom-com about second chances.

Book club questions for The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins covers all the reveals in this moody thriller. There will be spoilers so for more context about the story, check out my spoiler-free review first.

Editorial note: I received a copy of The Blue Hour in exchange for a review. The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins was a disappointment. A miss by all accounts.