Fiction: Reading for Fun

It tells the story of two very different and yet intimately linked American families: the Dunphys, an ardent Evangelical family, and the Voorhees, a wealthy and progressive family.

Amnesiac assassin Jason Bourne is hunted by the CIA as he tries to uncover his true identity.

Jason Bourne, an amnesiac former CIA assassin, is on the run from the agency after being framed for a murder. He must piece together his past and find out who is trying to kill him, while also staying one step ahead of the CIA.

Jason Bourne, an amnesiac secret agent with exceptional combat skills. Bourne seeks to uncover his true identity while navigating a web of espionage, facing adversaries from his mysterious past.

A thriller novel centered around an artist named Chase Malone who is drawn into a dangerous world of espionage. After receiving a significant commission from a mysterious client, Malone becomes involved in an art theft operation that leads to a tangled web of deceit and peril.

Follows four city men on a canoe trip down a river in rural Georgia. What begins as an adventurous journey turns harrowing when they encounter violent locals and the trip becomes a fight for survival.

The story revolves around a group of mercenaries led by a British mercenary named Cat Shannon. The group is hired by a British industrialist, Sir James Manson, to overthrow a dictator in a small African country called Zangaro.

A gripping novel that intertwines the lives of three main characters: Barty Lampion, a young boy with a unique gift; Angel, a man with a mysterious past; and Junior Cain, a sociopath on a destructive path.

A mysterious vault containing documents that could shake the foundations of the Christian world is hidden in the Italian Alps. Victor Fontini, the eldest son of a wealthy family, becomes embroiled in the search for the vault, pursued by a variety of enemies and aided by a few unlikely allies.

Please make a list of every possession you consider essential to your life. The request seems odd, even intrusive—and for the two women who answer, the consequences are devastating.

This novel revolves around Rachel, an alcoholic woman who takes the same train every day, observing a couple from her window and fantasizing about their seemingly perfect life. When the woman she watches goes missing, Rachel becomes entangled in the investigation.

The final installment in the Millennium series. Lisbeth Salander, a computer hacker, is recovering from a near-fatal attack and faces charges for murder. Journalist Mikael Blomkvist is determined to clear her name while exposing high-level government corruption.

The story follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander as they investigate the disappearance of Harriet Vanger, a young woman who vanished from her family's island estate years ago.

Amy Dunne, a beautiful and intelligent woman, disappears on her fifth wedding anniversary. Her husband, Nick, becomes the prime suspect, but he insists that he is innocent. As the police investigation progresses, Amy's diary reveals a dark and disturbing side to her personality, and Nick's alibi begins to crumble.

The story follows a young woman named Helen Graham as she researches her thesis on Dracula, only to find herself drawn into a dangerous and terrifying world of vampires and the occult.

A congressman who rescued hostages from an American embassy is targeted by terrorists and the US government. He must uncover a larger conspiracy and stop the terrorists from attacking the United States.

Set in the fictional resort town of Amity Island, the story revolves around a series of shark attacks that terrorize the community during the summer tourist season. Police Chief Martin Brody, a marine biologist named Matt Hooper, and a seasoned fisherman named Quint team up to hunt down a massive great white shark responsible for the attacks.

A gripping novel that follows the story of Shawn Hagan, an avid fan of Stanley Kubrick's films. After a chance encounter with a mysterious professor, Shawn becomes embroiled in a complex treasure hunt that seems to be connected to Kubrick's movies. As he delves deeper into the puzzle, Shawn uncovers hidden clues and cryptic messages, leading him on an adventure that blurs the lines between reality and fiction.

Jules Larsen, a young woman recently heartbroken and broke, takes a job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, a mysterious and prestigious apartment building in Manhattan. Jules soon discovers that the Bartholomew is not what it seems. The residents are all wealthy and eccentric, and the building has a dark and disturbing past. When Jules' fellow apartment sitter, Ingrid, disappears, Jules begins to investigate. She soon finds herself caught in a web of secrets and lies, and her own life is put in danger.

Evan Smoak, a former government assassin known as Orphan X, who now operates as the Nowhere Man—a vigilante helping those in desperate need. Evan's latest mission involves protecting a young woman, providing aid to those who can't turn to the authorities

Odd Thomas, a short-order cook in a California desert town, can see dead people. When he encounters a mysterious man with bodachs, shadowy spirit creatures who appear only during times of death and disaster, Odd knows trouble is coming. He must use his unique abilities to avert a looming cataclysm, with the help of his soul mate and an unlikely community of allies.

Evan Smoak, a former government assassin, goes off the grid and helps the desperate. But when his past catches up with him, he must confront his former employers.

A young boy named Luke Chandler living in rural Arkansas in the 1950s. The story revolves around the Chandler family, their struggles, and the events that unfold after they hire a group of migrant workers to help with the cotton harvest.

Megan Blair, a gifted young woman with the ability to touch an object and see the past. Megan's unique talent catches the attention of an enigmatic stranger, who wants to harness her abilities for his own gain. As Megan is drawn deeper into a world of danger and intrigue, she must navigate her powers and the mysteries surrounding her own past to protect herself and those she cares about.

A family's sailing vacation turns into a nightmare when their boat explodes and they are stranded at sea, hunted by a mysterious killer.

A government secret about the end of the world will change what’s left of a man’s suburban life in this thriller

In a near-future dystopia, a new drug eliminates aggression and violence, but also leads to emotional detachment, loss of creativity, and a decrease in sexual desire. Dr. Tom More investigates the drug and its effects, and discovers that it is part of a larger plan to control and manipulate the population. He tries to warn the people, but they are unwilling to listen. He is eventually forced to flee, but vows to continue fighting against the drug and the forces behind it.

As Jeannie delves deeper into her study, she discovers a startling revelation involving identical twins who are found guilty of very different crimes. Investigating further, Jeannie unravels a conspiracy involving a series of clones, genetic engineering, and an intricate web of deceit.