Book Review: The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger

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The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger was published on March 5, 2024 and falls into the mystery and thriller genres. I was thrilled when I learned that I received an Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) from NetGalley for free in exchange for my honest review. However, I wasn't able to read and review the novel until now. This novel is reminiscent of the television show 666 Park Avenue and is definitely what I call a slow burn.   With that being said, it had twists and turns that had me guessing to the very end. Although the book is told from Rosie Lowan's perspective, there are some flashbacks to a previous owner that adds some mystery to the storyline. The transitions between the two perspectives are done exceptionally well. There are a mix of characters that are likable and unlikable. My favorite characters were Rosie and Max. Unfortunately, I didn't quite trust Rosie's husband Chad or the doorman named Abi. Lisa Unger has become one of my favorite authors, and I wish I had star
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Book Reviews 2019

The Stranger You Seek - It - The Devil's Tickets - Something Borrowed - The Book of Life - Clock Dance
Are you looking for a book recommendation? Or, did you miss one of The Running Bibliophile's Book Reviews in 2019? Check out these book recommendations and book reviews below. You may just find a new favorite author.

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January 2019
  • The Book of Life (All Souls Trilogy, # 3) by Deborah Harkness
  • The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
  • Room by Emma Donoghue
  • The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
  • Divergent (Divergent #1) by Veronica Roth
  • Insurgent (Divergent #2) by Veronica Roth
  • Allegiant (Divergent #3) by Veronica Roth
  • Devices and Desires (Adam Dalgliesh #8) by P.D. James
  • Best Friends (Sweet Valley Twins, #1) created by Francine Pascal
  • Teacher's Pet (Sweet Valley Twins, #2) created by Francine Pascal
  • Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club, #1) by Ann M. Martin
  • Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (The Baby-Sitters Club, #2) by Ann M. Martin 
  • The Haunted House (Sweet Valley Twins, #3) created by Francine Pascal
  • Choosing Sides (Sweet Valley Twins, #4) created by Francine Pascal
  • The Icing on the Cupcake by Jennifer Ross
  • The Suspect (Kate Waters, #3) by Fiona Barton
  • Good Enough To Eat by Stacey Ballis
  • My Sister's Boyfriend (Changes, #9) by Katherine Applegate

February 2019
  • Twilight (Twilight, #1) by Stephenie Meyer
  • New Moon (Twilight, #2) by Stephenie Meyer
  • Eclipse (Twilight, #3) by Stephenie Meyer  
  • Breaking Dawn (Twilight, #4) by Stephenie Meyer
  • The Host by Stephenie Meyer 
  • Secret Vampire (Night World, #1) by L.J. Smith
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling  
  • Ted Kennedy The Dream That Never Died by Edward Klein
  • Temptation (The Secret Diaries, #1) by Janice Harrell  
  • Sneaking Out (Sweet Valley Twins, #5) Created By Francine Pascal
  • On My Own (Changes, #10) by Janet Quin-Harkin  
  • The Strange Power (Dark Visions, #1) by L.J. Smith
  • Wait Till Helen Comes:  A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn  
  • The Initiation (The Secret Circle, #1) by L.J. Smith

March 2019
  • After You (Me Before You, #2) by JoJo Moyes
  • No Easy Target by Iris Johansen

April 2019
  • Little Miss Stoneybrook . . . and Dawn (The Baby-Sitters Club, #15) by Ann M. Martin
  • Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club, #16) by Ann M. Martin
  • Spying In High Heels (High Heels, #1) by Gemma Halliday  
  • Mary-Anne's Bad-Luck Mystery (The Baby-Sitters Club, #17) by Ann M. Martin
  • Killer in High Heels (High Heels, #2) by Gemma Halliday 

May 2019
  • Murder Buys A T-Shirt (A Haunted Souvenir Shop Mystery # 1) by Christy Fifield
  • Murder Hooks A Mermaid (A Haunted Souvenir Shop Mystery #2) by Christy Fifield
  • Murder Sends A Postcard (A Haunted Souvenir Shop Mystery, #3) by Christy Fifield 
  • Dorothy Must Die (Dorothy Must Die Series, #1) by Danielle Paige  
  • Time's Convert (All Souls Universe, #1) by Deborah Harkness
  • The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson  
  • The Book Club Murders (Oakwood Mystery #1) by Leslie Nagel
  • Still Me (Me Before You, #3) by Jojo Moyes  
  • Runaway (A Changes Romance #4) by Marilyn Kaye

June 2019
  • The Hunter (The Forbidden Game, #1) by L.J. Smith
  • Wolfhunter River (Stillhouse Lake, #3) by Rachel Caine
  • The Antique House Murders (Oakwood Mystery, #2) by Leslie Nagel 
  • The Worst Witch (Worst Witch, #1) by Jill Murphy 
  • Zoey Fools Around (Boyfriends/Girlfriends, #1 / Making Out, #1) by Katherine Applegate
  • Wish You Were Here: France by Robin O'Neill  

July 2019
  • An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena
  • The Worst Witch Strikes Again (Worst Witch, #2) by Jill Murphy
  • The Advice Column Murders (Oakwood Mystery, #3) by Leslie Nagel 
  • Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark by Alvin Schwartz  
  • Heaven (Casteel, #1) by V.C. Andrews

August 2019
  • Winter Dreams Christmas Love by Mary Francis Shura

September 2019
  • The Girl In The Locked Room, A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn
  • The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
  • Ocean City (Ocean City, #1) by Katherine Applegate  
  • Ramona the Pest (Ramona Quimby, #2) by Beverly Cleary  
  • That Night by Chevy Stevens
  • Charlotte's Web by E.B. White


October 2019
  • Suspect in High Heels (High Heels Mysteries, #10) by Gemma Halliday
  • Love Shack (Ocean City, #2) by Katherine Applegate 

November 2019
  • Sunset Island (Sunset Island, #1) by Cherie Bennett
  • Sunset Kiss (Sunset Island, #2) by Cherie Bennett 
  • Trash (Trash, #1) by Cherie Bennett and Jeff Gottesfeld
  • The Southern Girls (Pageant, #1) by Cherie Bennett 

December 2019
  • The Shining (The Shining, #1) by Stephen King
  • The Grownup by Gillian Flynn
  • Happy Trails (Horse Crazy, #2) by Virginia Vail  
  • Good Sports (Horse Crazy, #3) by Virginia Vail
  • One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, #1) by Janet Evanovich  
  • Golden Girl (Sweet Dreams, #169) by Jane Ballard
  • The New Girl (Sweet Valley Twins, #6) Created by Francine Pascal   
  • The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick
  • Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, #2) by Janet Evanovich  
  • The Dilemma by B. A. Paris


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