Read with a Red

Books worth lingering over.

Honest reviews, thoughtful reading notes, and the occasional wine pairing—for your next great read or a cozy night in.

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The Ghostwriter

by Julie Clark

  • #Book-club pick
  • #Clever & Twisty
  • #Fiction
  • #Mystery
  • #Thriller

Think you've figured out whodunnit? Think again. The Ghostwriter is a great thriller full of family secrets, unanswered questions, and just enough clues to make you think you're one step ahead. But are you really? Pour a Pinot Noir and get ready to play detective. 🍷

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Yesteryear

by Caro Claire Burke

  • #Book-club pick
  • #Mental Health
  • #Obsession
  • #Psychological Thriller
  • #Suspense

A clever premise with a whole lot to argue about. Yesteryear takes on influencer culture, motherhood, money and the lives we make look perfect online with a main character you may love, hate or spend your entire book club debating. Pour a wine flight for this one - because maybe you won't be able to choose. 🍷

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Theo of Golden

by Allen Levi

  • #Book-club pick
  • #Character-driven
  • #Feel-good
  • #Friendship
  • #Generational
  • #Love & Loss
  • #On the Big Screen
  • #Quiet & reflective

Feel-good and full of heart, Theo of Golden is a reminder of what can happen when we slow down and really see the people around us. And Theo? You’ll wish you could meet him yourself. Pour the Pinot Noir for this one. 🍷

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The Correspondent

by Virginia Evans

  • #Book-club pick
  • #Emotional
  • #Feel-good
  • #Generational
  • #Life Lessons

Quiet, thoughtful, and sneakily emotional. The Correspondent is one to savor—not rush. It may have you thinking about the people in your own life long after you finish. Pour something crisp and settle in. 🍇

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Mad Mabel

by Sally Hepworth

  • #Book-club pick
  • #Character-driven
  • #Fiction
  • #Life & relationships
  • #Psychological

Mabel has a story to tell, and you’re probably going to want a glass of wine for this one. A dual-timeline mystery filled with secrets, complicated friendships and just enough “wait…what?” to keep you turning pages.

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