Behind Closed Doors | 
pickMy new favorite book of 2022.
From the very first chapter to the very last page, Behind Closed Doors kept my attention. It is a suspenseful, thought-provoking thriller with some psychological and mystery components that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There are several turns and twists that keep you guessing the entire time.
I really liked this book and would suggest it to anyone who enjoys thrillers.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
pickDespite the slow start this book really ended up being a solid read. This is the second book I‘ve read by this author and she crafts great characters. Although the ending wasn‘t a surprise, the journey to get there was entertaining.
pickLoved this book! Fast paced and such a quick read. I listened to it via Libby, and the narrator is great!
TW: This book contains elements and themes of domestic violence.
"Pretending to be broken would be much harder, simply because it was in my nature to fight back."
Just started this book and am LOVING it!!!
pickStarted a bit slow but I still couldn't put it down! Millie was my favorite!
pickBook 103🎧 5⭐️
Ok so my first B A Paris (Bring Me Back) let me down, which I was not expecting.
But OH BOY does this one ever redeem it!!👏🏻👏🏻 The twists, the deception, the wit👌🏻
Is Jack too good to be true? The perfect husband?
Oh yeah, fuck George Clooney🖕🏻
so-soIt was good, it was suspenseful in the beginning but ending was predictable and i figured it out...
so-soI am surprised this book was a bestseller. Don‘t get me wrong, I wouldn‘t say it was a bad book. I would recommend it to thriller fans as worth reading. It is definitely a unique concept but as I continued reading, the story just felt stretched and “try hard”. It took me a long time to get through this book as I didn‘t feel compelled to pick it up most nights. The story didn‘t captivate me until 3/4 of the way in. I was happy with the ending
How does one describe the sensation and the overwhelming feeling when you turn the final page of a really good book? Time for the next book…
pickHonestly this book was too short. I wanted more. Love the concept. Super creepy but such a great hook. Definitely recommend for a good thriller
so-so5/50
3/5 ✨
+Uhmmm.. It was infuriating to read. But I'm honestly glad that it was over. 😂 I almost DNF, but since it was my friend's recommendation, I should at least try to finish it.
+Also, there's a lot of plot holes. The ending was predictable and satisfying. If you like domestic thriller, this book is for you.
RD: 01/22/22
#januaryread #baparis #behindcloseddoors #readingwrapup #bibliobibuli
I loved this psychological thriller! However, there are lots of trigger warnings ***
#Door
#Beginswith
pickCould not put this book down! Can't reveal anything incase I include any spoilers.
pickA twisted and suspenseful page turner! I can‘t say anything more for fear of giving spoilers.
Our #November #IRL #bookclub pick! Finished December's pick already! #everythingbutselfhelp
pickA fast paced psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns that kept me wanting more. There are trigger warnings in this book for domestic abuse and animal cruelty so not for anyone sensitive to these topics. 3 ⭐️
10-28-21: My 108th finished book of 2021! This one really unnerved me. Jack Angel seems like the perfect man to Grace until he isn‘t. That‘s all I can say without giving anything away. Tense and terrifying this one will stay with me for awhile. ⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏼📖#️⃣1️⃣0️⃣8️⃣
pickI finished this the other day and it really only took me 3 "sittings". We can all guess the premise, that's obvious enough but I think there were a few twists that kept it intriguing and also added a *more* disturbing air to it.
This book evoked lots of anger in me!! I did enjoy it, I guess that‘s odd, but lots of trigger warnings!!
#Anger
#ConflictedWorlds
Tried a new local independent bookstore. Love the location but the selection was rather sparse.
I know this one has been used several times. It‘s one of my favorite books despite living in a similar for almost 3years… ***lots of trigger warnings ***
#ConflictedWorlds
#AbusiveSpouses
This is the domestic abuse hotline… please call or call someone if you need help ❤️
https://www.thehotline.org/
Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:
#JULYJOURNEYS
@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Today‘s Prompt: ABUSIVE SPOUSE
Jack Angel..... what a gentle name, but what a terrifying person.
FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/2x5jjzzd
so-soI know this one is a fan favorite but it was just okay for me. I feel like the author missed really hard with the 'excited by violence' part. Rarely is violence not associated with sexual arousal or gratification. She seemed uncomfortable writing about this aspect & it's unbelievable that he just held people captive to 'scare' them. There were just a lot of elements that required me to suspend reality.
I'm glad I held off ordering The Therapist.
Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:
#MAYCHARACTERS
@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Today‘s Prompt: MANIPULATES
Talk about manipulating and control....Jack is a master at it.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS was quite intense and had such an extremely scary, chilling plot that you won't be able to read it except in broad daylight.
FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/2x5jjzzd
pickAmazing book! I was not able to put it down, the way it is written and the way the story catches up on itself is amazing! I‘ve seen some people complain that the book is badly written or has a bad story, and maybe for someone who have read a lot of books it might come across like that. but for me, someone who hasn‘t read a lot of books thinks it‘s absolutely heartbreaking, well written, good attention catcher and overall a good book!
pickWhat a great audiobook!! This is one of those that made WANT to find more things to do around the house so I could keep listening to it. So crazy..I wanted to know how this was going to end. I could not imagine being in the position Grace was in. A suspenseful read (or listen) - definitely recommend.
so-so💛💛💛 An enjoyable read about a not so 'perfect marriage'. I felt like it gave up the secrets of the plot very quickly and then progressed to a fairly predictable ending
You think your marriage is stable, but you might not know that a man can become a different person when he becomes a husband...😱😳🤯
#wife #oppositeday @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheKidUpstairs
No #Love here 😩😵
One of my favorite books even though there are lots of trigger warnings *** very suspenseful!
#OppositeDay
Thank you so much @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks and @TheBookHippie ! I do not already have this book. I look forward to digging in (though I may skip over the parts about the dog ☹️)
#LitsyLove
pickIt was def a hard story, abuse is abuse! Couldn‘t stop reading/listening (audiobook). Couldn‘t wait to see what would happen!
pickI enjoyed this quite a lot and raced through it, anxious to see what would happen next!
pickThe most horrifying thing about this story is its simplicity. How easy it is to take control over someone‘s life in its entirety and have no one suspect a thing. Fear for a loved one‘s safety is a powerful motive to acquiesce and the author portrays this brilliantly. There were times when I found myself holding my breath, waiting for the next blow to fall. It is a totally engrossing and evocative read.
I LOVED this book!! Even though I have been in an abusive relationship and survived and I‘m stronger from it, I was able to enjoy it! It got me out of a reading slump 2 summers ago. Lots of trigger warnings ***
I spy another horrible spouse in this picture also 😱
“I can‘t help thinking it‘s a shame he‘s such a sadistic bastard, because he has wonderful manners.”
#Spouse
#ThankfulThoughts
pickBook club book. At first I though, another psychological thriller (insert eye roll,) but then I was pleasantly surprised at how it capture my attention! I do often wonder about women who are in these situations and this makes me grateful for my husband and the hard work he puts in to give us a good life.
Jack is attractive and wealthy and Grace becomes his wife. The perfect couple...but sometimes beneath a #facade lurks unspeakable truth 😳😱 After reading this book, I‘m even more #grateful to be surrounded by authentic, loving people.
#wordsofoctober @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620
#fallfinds @Eggs
I‘ve been working on a project at work that is a completely mindless task but super time consuming. I‘m plowing through audio books, I just have to remember to charge my AirPods more often. Wah Wah 🎧
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks your package arrived! Thank you for such a nice surprise! It was such a nice pick me up after a really tough few days. I love your cards and I love handmaids tale so that one is my favorite! This book is perfect for this time of year and I‘m excited to read it! You are so thoughtful 💘
Thanks @jb72 for the tag!!
1. When I was in college, I was on the elevator and our building ghost/spirit took over and made me go up and down multiple times, before letting me off on my floor.
2. I am grateful for my students and that so far we get to see each other face to face in the building.
#ThankfulThursday
I tag anyone who wants to participate.
It was difficult to chose things that describe me because I am so many things. Even now I am thinking of other things I could have added.
I love scary things & scary characters...I love a good villain & I tend to fall in love with them more so than the hero. I love every single Riley Sager book, but that one is my favorite. I love all vampires, but Eric is one of my favorites! I love everything Halloween, so sky is the limit.
#HauntedHollowSwap
