Emma Stone as Bella Baxter in Poor Things looking up while reading a book. Image via Searchlight Pictures By Remus Noronha Published Aug 29, 2026, 12:51 AM EDT Remus is a writer, editor, journalist, and author with an eye for detail and an extremely active imagination. He is an enthusiast of everything to do with the graphic medium, whether it's Western comics and their adaptations or manga and anime. Remus is also the author of the sci-fantasy novel Once Upon a Time in Hyperspace and several works of short fiction in the mystery, comedy, and horror genres. Sign in to your Collider account Add Us Add on Google Preferred Source Google News Summary Generate a summary of this story Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Listen Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Most book lovers would be happy to read books every day of the week, but with the demands of everyday life, that’s not always possible. This makes it all the more important to make the most of whatever time you get. And what better time to catch up on a great book than over the weekend?
For those of you looking for your next weekend read, there’s no shortage of great options out there from which to choose, but considering the sheer volume of books, new and old, that are available to readers today, it can be rather difficult to zero in on the really great ones. So, we’ve done the work for you. Here are three great books that we think you should read this weekend.
Freida McFadden Dear Debbie cover Image via Poisoned Pen Press Written by Freida McFadden , Dear Debbie is a thriller novel that revolves around Debbie Mullen, the titular housewife and advice columnist who writes a weekly column for a local newspaper. After she and her family experience a string of unexpected misfortunes, Debbie sets out to seek vengeance against those she believes have wronged her. In the process, the story uncovers Debbie’s dark side and the complicated web of secrets surrounding her and her family.
Dear Debbie was quite warmly received by critics upon its publication in early 2026, earning praise for McFadden’s gripping narrative style and effective misdirections, which help the book’s final twists land all the better. It’s a great read for fans of female-led, character-driven psychological thrillers, particularly Gone Girl . A series adaptation of the book, developed by Amazon MGM Studios, was announced ahead of its publication as well.
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