Are you looking for an intriguing book to cuddle up with this fall? Well, a murder mystery is always great for that. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson is a perfect fit. It has plot twists, mystery solving, romance, and a strong female protagonist. This book will keep you thinking for months after reading the final chapter and will make you want to instantly pick up the next two books in this bestselling trilogy.

This young adult mystery/thriller will keep you on your toes and make you question every little detail. It takes you through life in the tiny and quiet town of Little Kilton, where an unsolved murder from 5 years ago still haunts the residents. Almost everyone in the community believes that Sal Singh killed well-loved Andie Bell before taking his own life – except for a senior in high school, Pippa Fitz-Amobi. She takes on the mystery as her final-year project. What starts as a harmless school project quickly turns into a dangerous pursuit of the truth that unveils a plethora of secrets that many would do anything to keep hidden. 

Although the book is marketed as a young adult, it appeals to readers of all ages. It is well-written, fast-paced, and incredibly intriguing. If you read the novel and just can’t get enough, you can also pick up the next two books, Good Girl, Bad Blood, and As Good As Dead.