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Only the BEST Books
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items In this section, you will find all of my favorite books! Most books are fiction, but there are a few non-fiction in the sections below. There are also great books for kids, my personal favorites from when I was little.
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James Patterson / Women's Murder Club Series
Children's Books
James Patterson / Women's Murder Club Series
If you love fast-paced chapters, major plot twists, and powerful female leads, this series is a must-read. Follow San Francisco Detective Lindsay Boxer and her closest friends as they solve the city's most chilling crimes. Save this list to read them...
Where your new obsession begins!
Excellent as a standalone read, but once you're done reading it you are going to immediately want to buy the next book!
Excellent as a standalone read, but once you're done reading it you are going to immediately want to buy the next book!
1st to Die (Women's Murder Club Series #1)
In book two, a ruthless serial killer is targeting San Francisco, and the bonds of the Women’s Murder Club are truly put to the test. Patterson delivers his classic signature style here: incredibly short chapters, relentless pacing, and a shocking tw...
2nd Chance (Women's Murder Club Series #2)
One of the most emotional and pivotal books in the early part of the series. Must-own for thriller fans.
3rd Degree (Women's Murder Club Series #3)
A massive turning point for Lindsay Boxer! It’s an incredible mix of intense courtroom drama and classic small-town mystery.
4th of July (Women's Murder Club Series #4)
A terrifying medical mystery! Patients are mysteriously dying in a top San Francisco hospital just as they are on the road to recovery. When the hospital tries to cover it up, the Women's Murder Club steps in to stop a shadow killer walking the corri...
The 5th Horseman (Women's Murder Club Series #5)
One of the most layered and satisying books in the series. This book focuses heavily on the ripple effects of a single crime across different professions (law enforcement, journalism, medicine).
The 6th Target (Women's Murder Club Series #6)
Lindsay Boxes faces two of her most twisted cases yet in this book. The dual storylines keep the pacing incredibly rapid. With two completely separate clocks ticking, this book delivers twice the mystery and zero time to breathe.
7th Heaven (Women's Murder Club Series #7)
High-scoiert secrets and dark confessions. As the club unncovers a twisted web of privilege, greed, and hidden identities, they realize the killer is much closer than they think.
The 8th Confession (Women's Murder Club Series #8)
The plot of this book touches heavily on maternal instincts and protecting children. A terrifying game of cat and mouse, there is a ruthless killer targeting mothers and children.
The 9th Judgment (Women's Murder Club Series #9)
A milestone book with massive stakes! If you have made it this far in the series, this book delivers massive emotional payoffs alongside the mystery. Huge landmark book for the characters' personal lives (especially Lindsay).
10th Anniversary (Women's Murder Club Series #10)
A ticking clock and a personal nightmare! Lindsay Boxer is thrilled to finally be pregnant, but her joy is short-lived when a brutal murder takes place right in her own boss's backyard. To make matters worse, a serial killer is targeting rich drug de...
11th Hour (Women's Murder Club Series #11)
A rollercoaster of joy and terror! Just moments after giving birth to her daughter, Lindsay Boxer is pulled back into the nightmare when a multi-millionaire’s son is kidnapped and an eccentric former actor begins having accurate, bloody visions of a ...
12th of Never (Women's Murder Club Series #12)
Unlucky 13 ties directly back to the events of the 12th of Never. Combined with a terrifying bombing case at an upscale hotel, this book delivers pure adrenaline and some of the highest personal stakes of the entire series.
Unlucky 13 (Women's Murder Club Series #13)
On a bright San Francisco morning, a rogue group of heavily armed robbers wearing precise SFPD windbreakers pulls off a brazen, daylight heist. As the body count rises, Lindsay Boxer is forced to face a terrifying reality: the killers might be wearin...
14th Deadly Sin (Women's Murder Club Series #14)
The ultimate test of loyalty! A brutal double murder at a luxury hotel takes an incredibly devastating turn when Lindsay Boxer discovers her own husband, Joe, was spotted at the scene right before disappearing. As she hunts for answers, she uncovers ...
15th Affair (Women's Murder Club Series #15)
16th Seducation ties directly back to 15th Affair. In this book Lindsay fights for her life and her marriage. Still reeling from the heartbreaking fallout of her husband Joe's secrets, Lindsay Boxer faces a new nightmare when a ruthless bomber target...
16th Seduction (Women's Murder Club Series #16)
Lindsay Boxer is tasked with investigating a series of chilling shooting deaths targeting San Francisco’s homeless population. But the case takes a terrifying turn when a reliable confidential informant warns her that the killer is actually an active...
The 17th Suspect (Women's Murder Club Series #17)
A cold case turns deadly hot! When a teacher mysteriously vanishes after a night out with her husband, Lindsay Boxer discovers striking, terrifying parallels to an unsolved abduction from three years ago. At the same time, Yuki Castellano takes on th...
The 18th Abduction (Women's Murder Club Series #18)
A holiday thriller you can't put down! Lindsay Boxer is looking forward to a peaceful, cozy Christmas with her family, but a criminal mastermind known as 'The Fearsome' has other plans. Threatening a massive, catastrophic attack on San Francisco on C...
The 19th Christmas (Women's Murder Club Series #19)
Three cities, three murders, one target. It's an incredibly complex, wide-scale thriller that shows the Women's Murder Club at their absolute sharpest.
The 20th Victim (Women's Murder Club Series #20)
On her 21st birthday, a young woman goes missing under deeply disturbing circumstances, and her mother claims the girl's charismatic ex-boyfriend is responsible. As Lindsay Boxer digs into the case, she uncovers a chilling trail of secrets that hints...
21st Birthday (Women's Murder Club Series #21)
Lindsay Boxer gets a tip that a massive shipment of illegal military-grade weapons is heading straight for San Francisco, aiming to cause total chaos on the streets. With a rogue police officer leaking inside information, Lindsay doesn't know who to ...
22 Seconds (Women's Murder Club Series #22)
When reporter Cindy Thomas writes a bestselling true-crime book about the monstrous serial killer Lindsay Boxer put behind bars, she accidentally creates a blueprint for a maniac. A brutal copycat turns her book into a real-life playbook, adding his ...
The 23rd Midnight (Women's Murder Club Series #23)
The Club gathers at a fine San Francisco restaurant to toast Cindy's upcoming wedding, but a violent assault instantly breaks up the party. While Lindsay hunts a high-society killer, Yuki takes on the toughest prosecution of her career—a case heavily...
The 24th Hour (Women's Murder Club Series #24)
The milestone 25th book hits the Women's Murder Club like a freight train when the victim of a brutal murder in Golden Gate Park is revealed to be someone they all know. The reader will also feel the emotion and impact when they reveal who the victim...
25 Alive: A Women's Murder Club Thriller
I have not yet been able to read the most recent realease from the Women's Murder Club series. I will update once I have read it. Stay tuned, the next book will be released in January of 2027.
26 Beauties: A Women's Murder Club Thriller
Children's Books
Here is a list of my all time favorite books from when I was a child. I have either purchased, or borrowed these books from the library to read to my son as well.
A timeless masterpiece about unconditional love! It is a profound, moving book that sparks wonderful family conversations about kindness, gratitude, and nature. A foundational classic that belongs on every child's bookshelf.
The Giving Tree
The story follows a proud fish who learns that true happiness and friendship don't come from hoarding your treasures, but from sharing them with others. A stunning, interactive favorite for bedtime or story hour!
The Rainbow Fish
The ultimate cozy winter classic! When a young boy loses his snow-white mitten in the woods, a hilarious successtion of forest animals all squeeze inside to stay warm.
The Mitten
This delightful 'Fun with Mouse and Friends' 6-book boxed set brings together the beloved classics that teach children cause-and-effect through pure, laugh-out-loud chaos. Following Mouse and his legendary friends through their hilarious chains of en...
If You Give a Mouse A Cookie 6 book boxed set, 9780062128713, 006212871X, Paperback,