Craving stories with a little extra sizzle and a lot more “wait—WHAT just happened?!” Join The Forbidden Shelf, where we dive into books that are spicy, thrilling, and twisty in all the best ways. Forbidden Shelf will be meeting every month see dates below.
*Registration is Required*
6:30pm-7:30pm
Members Complimentary | Guests $15
Studio 2
“Listen for the Lie” by Amy Tintera- When everyone in town thinks she killed her best friend, one woman must confront buried truths—before a true-crime podcast exposes them first.
January 29
“A Winter in New York” by Josie Silver- Amid snow-dusted streets and simmering chemistry, a guarded chef discovers a secret family recipe—and a love that melts more than ice.
February 26
“My Sister, The Serial Killer” by Oyinkan Braithwaite- A loyal sister keeps covering up murders, but when the next target is the man she loves, the family bond gets a deadly test.
March 26
“All Her Fault” by Andrea Mara (Also a miniseries) – A simple child pickup gone wrong spirals into a nightmare of secrets, suspicion, and suburban deceit.
April 30
“My Husband’s Wife” by Alice Feeney – A psychological masterpiece that will leave you questioning everything you know about love, identity and revenge.
May 28
“Part of your World” by Abby Jimenez (Rec Audio) – A high-powered doctor and a small-town carpenter spark an irresistible connection that challenges every rule they’ve lived by.
June 25
“The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden – A desperate job turns into a psychological trap when a housemaid discovers the family she serves is far more twisted than they seem.
July 23
“Every Summer After” by Carly Fortune – Former childhood sweethearts reunite at the lake where it all began, risking heartbreak—or a second chance at the love that shaped them.
August 27
“Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia – A glamorous socialite enters a crumbling mansion filled with dark history, dangerous seduction and something truly monstrous in the walls.
September 24
“Butcher and Blackbird” by Brynne Weaver – Two rival vigilantes strike a wickedly flirtatious bargain that turns murder and mayhem into the hottest competition in town.
October 22
“The Unhoneymooners” by Christina Lauren – Forced to fake-date on a free honeymoon they can’t refuse, sworn enemies find the tropical heat might not be coming from the sun.
November 24
“Bright Lights Big Christmas” by Mary Kay Andrews – A woman’s holiday trip to help with the family tree lot becomes unexpectedly magical thanks to a charming stranger and a city full of sparkle.
December 8
