Book Recs For The Week: A Mystery, White Jesus, and Jeneva Rose

The middle of the week brings both joy and hope. There is joy for the weekend and hope that the responsibilities for the week, some of which seem heavier than others, are coming to an end. Reading mysteries and psychological thrillers are the best way to unwind while preparing for two days of relaxation. Because what better way to escape your reality than to observe the crazy realities of others? Consider adding these books to your TBR list.

Canal Street Bed and Breakfast by Keri Smith 

Olivia Peterson was keeping a big secret before she disappeared. Camryn Alexander enters the scene ten years later with plans to have a good weekend getaway with her mom and sister. The stories collide when Camryn finds a secret journal that could lead to cracking Olivia’s case. Keri Smith’s Canal Street Bed and Breakfast is a mystery driven by a main character obsessed with true crime stories. 

The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose 

Sarah Morgan is at the top of her field. Adam, her husband, has hit rock bottom. He has been carrying on an affair for two years with a woman named Kelly Summers. Everything comes to light when Kelly turns up dead, and Adam is the number one suspect. It is now up to Sarah to defend her husband in court while internally grappling with his betrayal. But is Adam actually a murderer? And, what will happen to the marriage? Jeneva Rose delivers an unforgettable thriller in The Perfect Marriage.  

Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood by Angela Denker 

The Christian Church in America is known to promote conservative ideologies, which include traditional roles between men and women in the family. The woman is supposed to serve her family and submit to her husband. The husband, in turn, is supposed to be the breadwinner and final voice in family matters. What if, though, this power dynamic is causing young White men to experience loneliness, anger, and depression? Angela Denker delves into the notion of the Church’s standard of holiness doing more harm than good in American society in her book, Disciples of White Jesus. 

Which books do you plan to add to your TBR list?