Minnie's Fiction Addiction

Whether you’re stuck in a reading rut or just craving something new, this week’s What to Read Wednesday has you covered. From gripping thrillers to poignant memoirs, here are seven standout reads to add to your TBR this week.

🔍 1. Thriller: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

When Hannah’s husband disappears, all he leaves behind is a note: “Protect her.” That “her” is his teenage daughter, and together they must unravel the mystery he left behind. Tense, emotional, and compulsively readable, this is a thriller that doubles as a character study.

🧠 2. Psychological Fiction: The Push by Ashley Audrain

Motherhood isn’t always what it seems. This chilling novel explores the dark side of maternal instinct and legacy. Perfect for fans of complex, unsettling stories that linger long after the final page.

🏛️ 3. Historical Fiction: The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

Based on the real-life horrors of a Florida reform school, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows two boys whose paths diverge in tragic ways. A searing, unforgettable look at injustice and survival in Jim Crow America.

📓 4. Memoir: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Indie rock star Michelle Zauner reflects on her Korean-American identity, the loss of her mother, and the healing power of food. It’s tender, raw, and full of flavour in every sense.

🌿 5. Nature Writing: The Salt Path by Raynor Winn

What happens when you lose your home and your future? You walk. This beautiful memoir charts the 630-mile journey of Raynor and her husband along the South West Coast Path — a moving story of resilience, healing, and reconnecting with nature.

⚡ 6. Speculative Fiction: The Power by Naomi Alderman

In a world where women suddenly gain the power to release electric jolts from their hands, everything changes — politics, religion, and society itself. This thought-provoking novel turns gender dynamics on their head and asks: what would happen if the power shifted?

⚖️ 7. Political / Legal Drama: Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan

A privileged politician, a courtroom trial, and a scandal that goes deeper than anyone expected. This smart and timely novel dives into issues of consent, justice, and reputation in the public eye.

✍️ Final Thoughts

hese books are powerful, sharp, and deeply human, each one offering something thought-provoking, whether you’re into courtroom dramas, nature memoirs, or dark psychological tales.

Which one will you be picking up first?