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.
6:00pm-7:00pm
Registration Required
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
A recommended audiobook: 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
