Book Review – Strangers by C.L. Taylor

March 7, 2026February 22, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ 5 Comments

Pages: 334Published: 2nd April 2020Genre: Domestic thrillerContent warnings: Domestic violence, blackmail, missing person sub-plot Ursula, Gareth and Alice have never met before. Ursula thinks she killed the love of her life.Gareth’s been receiving strange postcards.And Alice is being stalked. None of them are used to relying on others – but when the three strangers’ lives unexpectedly collide, there’s only … Continue reading Book Review – Strangers by C.L. Taylor

Top Five Most Unsettling Books I Have Read

March 4, 2026March 3, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ 3 Comments

Hello everyone, We have made it to March and it is officially springtime here in the UK. There are not many people happier than I am about that, but true to form, here I am to dampen the mood by talking about the most unsettling books I have read. My list does not include books … Continue reading Top Five Most Unsettling Books I Have Read

Book Review – Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister

February 28, 2026February 22, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ 2 Comments

Pages: 389Published: 25th February 2025Genre: Domestic Thriller It is June 21st, the longest day of the year, and new mother Camilla’s life is about to change forever. After months of maternity leave, she will drop her infant daughter off at daycare for the first time and return to her job as a literary agent. Finally. But, when she … Continue reading Book Review – Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister

Books On My 2026 TBR

February 26, 2026February 25, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ 12 Comments

Hello everyone, Today I wanted to share some of the books that I am hoping to read in 2026. Some are upcoming releases, but most have been on my TBR for varying lengths of time. One of my bookish New Year resolutions was to read more books by new-to-me authors, and there is a reasonable … Continue reading Books On My 2026 TBR

Welcome To Stephen Reads Books!

February 19, 2026February 18, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ 13 Comments

Welcome to Stephen Reads Books! Here I introduce myself, my favourite reads, and what you can expect to find on my site.

Book Review – The Black Feathers by Rebecca Netley

July 5, 2025February 18, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ 3 Comments

My review of The Black Feathers by Rebecca Netley, a Gothic, atmospheric ghost story with a house full of mysterious characters and secrets.

The Mid-Year Check-In 2025

July 2, 2025February 18, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

My Mid-Year Check-In for 2025, featuring my favourite reads of the year so far and what I am looking forward to reading in the months ahead.

Book Review – A Game Of Lies by Clare Mackintosh

June 28, 2025February 18, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

My review of A Game Of Lies by Clare Mackintosh, the second in her DC Ffion Morgan crime series and a book that I found strangely irresistible!

Book Review – The Thief On The Winged Horse by Kate Mascarenhas

June 21, 2025February 18, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

My review of The Thief On The Winged Horse by Kate Mascarenhas, an original, quirky book about bespoke dolls handmade to convey a particular emotion. Set in Oxford and full of commentary on gender inequality.