Mary Kubica’s novel, She’s Not Sorry, is her ninth contribution to the thriller genre since The Good Girl was critically and commercially acclaimed ten years ago. (Apparently, this is one woman without writer’s block). For those familiar with her other books, Kubica’s latest effort is strong when comparing it to her repertoire, earning a star from Booklist and Library Journal.

What Happened to Nina by Dervla McTiernan is the best book I’ve read this year. It’s engrossing from start to finish, playing out two scenarios, either of which could be construed as a parent’s worst nightmare, and leading to an ending that made me sit and think for quite a while.