The author teases her debut thriller is “an anti-Valentine’s read that will keep you up all night”.
"The Exes" by Leodora Darlington is the "GMA" Book Club pick for February. This relationship-focused thriller follows the story of Natalie, who is trying to make sure her husband James does not wind up dead like her three former lovers.
A twist-filled thriller that Goodreads readers are calling a “masterpiece,” GMA’s February book club pick promises to keep readers guessing from the first page to the last.
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The Exes by Leodora Darlington ... Nat has a history of dead exes. They all died in accidents or in self-defense, and they all were terrible men.
Dead fiances, missing cheerleaders, manipulative psychiatrists, disturbed surrogates, and one aptly named "murder bimbo"
From unmissable novels from authors new and established, to touching memoirs and non-fiction that will change the way you see the world, we’ve rounded up the very best books coming your way this month.
In this week’s author interview, Bianca chats with debut novelist Leodora Darlington about The Exes, a sharp, dark psychological thriller that asks how far the past can reach into the present.
There’s no shortage of great new books by Black authors to help you observe Black History Month by way of your TBR list! Featuring historical and literary fiction, biographies and memoirs, and more, our list is a great start toward honoring Black voices this month and throughout the year.
Jennette McCurdy’s debut novel Half His Age, Colleen Hoover’s first new book in years and a twisty thriller from Leodora Darlington are just a few of the books releasing this winter.
Tuesday, January 20th is Buzz Books Official Day and we want you to join us. By the end of the day, your TBR will be refilled and you’ll be part of the book community, celebrating and helping discovery of brilliant upcoming books.
Lovers of twisty, tangly mystery-thriller books will have their work cut out for them in 2026, as the year’s slate of new releases includes a seemingly endless list of whodunits…
For both avid readers and those who read sporadically, anticipating the newest books of 2026 is more than a matter of literary curiosity; it is an intentional act of cultural engagement, foresight, and critique
Reading a book from an established author or a sequel in a franchise may often seem like a safer bet when scouring the shelves in a bookshop for your next read, but there’s something wonderful about picking up a writer’s first novel.
There is nothing like the feeling of a propulsive thriller that keeps you up way past your bedtime just compelling you to read…
This is a twisty novel with lots of turns you don't see coming. A great psychological thriller…
2026 has begun! Which means it is time for many, many new book recommendations…
Penguin Michael Joseph (PMJ) has acquired debut thriller The Exes from Leodora Darlington, who is publishing director at Orion.
