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5 books to add to your reading list

Thoughtful reading has a way of slowing time and sharpening perspective. This carefully chosen selection spans literary thrillers, emotional dramas, sharp political romcoms, and suspense-filled mysteries, each offering its own kind of escape and insight. From tangled family histories to high-stakes secrets and unexpected love, these five books invite immersion and curiosity. Whether you’re searching for your next page-turner or a story that lingers long after the final chapter, these reads are well worth making space for.

A Secret Garden in Paris

Amidst the city’s enchanting gardens, three women find their lives unexpectedly intertwined, forging unexpected friendships, discovering healing, love, and the courage to embrace new beginnings in the heart of Paris.

Author : Sophie Beaumont

Publisher : Ultimo Press

Gone Before Goodbye

Maggie McCabe, a combat surgeon, faces personal tragedy and a chance at redemption when drawn into a world of opulence, secrecy, and hidden danger where nothing is as it seems.

Author : Reese Witherspoon, Harlan Coben

Publisher : Century

Darkrooms

Haunted by the past she tried to escape, Caitlin is pulled back home by her mother’s sudden death, colliding with her estranged sister, determined to uncover the truth.

Author : Rebecca Hannigan

Publisher : Hachette Australia

My Husband’s Wife

Eden Fox’s life takes a turn when she returns to her new home, Spyglass, to find a woman identical to her, drawing her into a web of secrets and lies.

Author : Alice Feeney

Publisher : Pan Macmillan

Power Moves

Camilla ‘Millsy’ Hatton has her life perfectly scripted, juggling high-pressure deadlines. When Archie Cohen, her former university nemesis, re-enters her world, sparks and headlines fly as attraction and chaos collide.

Author : Leesa Ronald

Publisher : Allen & Unwin