writer/author

Kristen Gibson

SUMMER READS AND ENTERTAINMENT

This is a great season for all kinds of beach reads, fantasies, thrillers, and for diving into that big stack of TBRs. Whether you’ve got long, sunny days, breezy summer nights, or a short break, here are some summer reads and entertainment ideas. Try these seasonal foods and refreshments from 10 Best Summer Side Dishes to 10 One-Pan Recipes for Easy Summer Nights and 22 Drinks to Keep You Healthy and Hydrated This Summer.

Lucky by Marissa Stapley

This story is about more than a con artist on the run from criminals and the Feds. It’s about second chances. Stapley takes readers on a journey across timelines layering questions about her past with tension of the current day chase as Lucky, the main character, tries to avoid capture. It’s short and packed with emotional depth. I’m interested to see how it will be adapted for television. The series begins July 15 on Apple TV with an all-star cast including Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening and Timothy Olyphant.

Dead Money by Jakob Kerr

Is this a thriller about finding the killer of a Silicon Valley Tech bro or something more? Start with an intriguing premise, throw in a good mystery with a tough main character/investigator, some unexpected twists and well-to-do execs behaving badly and you’ve got an Edgar award winner.

The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen
Maggie Bird is a retired CIA operative living a quiet life in Maine when a dead body is mysteriously dumped in her driveway. Unwilling to wait for law enforcement to find answers, her friends, a group of retired CIA members called “The Martini Club” launch their own investigation to hunt for the truth. Start now, and you can be caught up for the late August release of book three The Shadow Friends. “As Jo’s investigation collides with the Martini Club’s maneuvers, Maggie’s hunt for answers will force her to revisit a clandestine career that spanned the globe, from Bangkok to Istanbul, from London to Malta. The ghosts of her past have returned, but with the help of her friends–and the reluctant Jo Thibodeau–Maggie might just be able to save the life she’s built.” (Bookshop)

You're Killing Me on Acorn TV
This show is a fun mystery set in the quaint, fictional New England town of Founders’ Cove. The story begins when the long-time friend of bestselling novelist Allison Chandler is murdered. Chandler meets a sarcastic, young true crime podcaster/aspiring writer, Andrea Walker, but they don’t exactly get along. Both are eager to solve the murder, but their generational differences and approaches to solving the crime collide, until they realize each has something valuable to offer, so they team up to solve the murder. The characters are relatable with complex and interesting backstories. There are crimes to investigate, and witty banter keeps the pace moving. If you need more incentive to try it, the creator, contributing writers, and cast all have incredible credits including Mystery 101, When Calls the Heart, Sullivan’s Crossing, MacGyver, The Glades, Boston Legal, and more.

Enjoy!

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