Best Day Ever (Original) | 
pickThis is such a good book. Paul Strom is the best, most loving husband ever; or is he? Paul and Mia are driving to their cabin for the weekend. Paul wants this day to be the “Best Day Ever.” During the ride, however, tensions begin to build. What does Paul have planned for Mia? You must read this book to find out.
“Paul Strom has the perfect life..and he's the perfect husband..That's why he's planned a romantic weekend for his wife, Mia, at their lake house, just the two of them. And he's promised today will be the best day ever.
But as Paul and Mia drive out of the city and toward the countryside, a spike of tension begins to wedge itself between them..Is Paul the person he seems to be? And what are his secret plans for their weekend at the cottage?”
so-soI felt like this book just took way too long to get to the point and by the time it got there, it was over. It was an okay thriller but there wasn‘t much suspense and it was rushed. It‘s a quick read and a decent domestic type thriller, but not my favorite.
Book 1 for 2022!! I have started a challenge to read 22 physical books this year. I love audio and kindle style books but nothing compares to flipping the pages& that infamous “book smell” that only true readers know. 📚❤️
pick🎧 A little behind adding reviews, work‘s been extra work-like lately.
The book starts by telling you it‘s a Harlequin book. I almost stopped right there & ran away at top speed cuz all I heard was >> this is a ROMANCE! Argh! 🤮 but nope!
Paul & Mia have been married awhile. They have 2 boys. Mia wants to try for a girl. Paul is an ass.
⭐️⭐️⭐️3/4 👇🏻👇🏻
pickSlow at work now more than ever but it‘s allowing me to plow through my reading. This is definitely one of the better slow burn thrillers I‘ve read. I love and adore books with unreliable narrators. I saw a lot of the twists coming but it didn‘t take away from the enjoyment. I‘d give it a 4
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pickBOOK TAGS⇣
⤏ SLOW-BURN
⤏ PSYCHOLOGICAL (LIGHT) SUSPENSE
⤏ A STUDY OF A SOCIOPATH
⤏ OVER-THE-TOP...TO THE POINT OF HILARITY
Told mainly over the course of a day...in what is dubbed THE BEST DAY EVER. Paul tells the story of his and Mia's life to that point. Told completely from Paul's warped point of view, you'll slowly get a picture of what makes Paul tick.
pickI went into this book not knowing what it was about. I liked the way the cover looked along with its title. I knew it was about a married couple and that's about it. I like the way the book was written with the different times of the day as chapters. Your not sure where this story is going until everything starts piecing together. I suggest this read but may not be for everybody.
4⭐⭐⭐⭐
pick“I taught myself how to imitate the look people have when they are feeling sad, for example. The corners of the mouth droop, the eyes fill with water.”
A chilling story of a husband who will stop at nothing to make sure his wife has the best day ever. Once again, I picked a book simply based on the cover & chose not to read the description before jumping in. This was definitely not was I was expecting, but I really enjoyed it. #BFCR2 #BFC
pickThey say you shouldn‘t judge a book by its cover, but this book is every part, dark, moody and beautiful as it‘s outside. It‘s a good easy read, and I love the points of view
One of my favorite reads last year. $1.99 on Kindle. https://www.amazon.com/Best-Day-Ever-Riveting-Psychological-ebook/dp/B06XFJFJ17/...
I kind of want to start a new series (probably either Throne of Glass or Codex Alera), so I'm going to knock out my book club book for this month first, so I won't have to insert it in the middle.
pickWow.. so there‘s nothing like seeing inside the creepy characters mind! Great domestic thriller 👍
pickLove the fact that this book takes place within a 24hr period - such a fast paced & addictive book. Paul is not the most likeable or reliable narrator/hubby but I couldn't stop reading. 👍
1. This year, neither. But tomorrow some 8th graders are coming to the deaf club to put on a Halloween play. We‘ll have treats for them.
2. Black cats
3. Scary movie. Right now episode 7 of The Haunting of Hill House
4. @Suzze
Bonus: tagged book
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pickThis is what I wanted when I read You (my favourite unpopular opinion). Paul and Mia are going out of town to spend some time without their kids, but immediately, you can feel that something is wrong. Paul is the storyteller and he‘s great! I am dying to know more about both of these characters. I couldn‘t put the book down, and I‘ll be on a back catalogue binge of Kaira Rouda!
I LOVE IT! I need to read the whole thing immediately. It‘s so creepy! 🤗
I haven‘t started reading this yet, but I should because today my boss came and told me that she asked to have my contract extended! It‘s only by a little bit, but hopefully a sign of things to come! What a great way to end the week 🤗🤗
Someone is playing games in this domestic thriller about a controlling husband trying to provide his wife with “the best day ever”. #thenameofthegame #abbainaugust
OMG I sooooo want to go to Ohio now. To relax on the lake, eat popcorn at the fair and attend amazing homegrown author events. It‘s so exciting to discover new authors , especially where there‘s a super interesting back story and I may have had some Mike & Ikes for breakfast (you may notice one box missing!)
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏 @Mdargusch I can feel the love on this package. 💕
#hometownswap
pickPaul and Mia seem to have the perfect upper middle class life but as this plot unfolds, nothing is as it seems. The author herself describes this as “domestic suspense “ and it was definitely a compelling read. I especially loved that it takes place in the community where we spend our summers in this pink cottage. I would put this in the #borrownotbuy category @Cinfhen and it is my #beachread for #booked 2018
Last week I listened to lectures on Jane Austen. This week I got to meet Kaira Rouda and listen to her speak about The Best Day Ever. It‘s a psychological thriller that takes place in Lakeside Chautauqua where I spend a large part of my summer.
pickIf you‘ve ever known a narcissist, you‘ll likely recognize the POV of the narrator, Paul. The novel takes place over a 24 hour period and much of the action relayed to us has already transpired. At times I found the writing a bit heavy handed but ultimately it was a hard to put down psychological thriller - which, for me, makes it a pick.
I think that being surrounded by piles of books and trying to decide which one to pick up next is the most luxurious problem in the world.
The tagged book stood out to me this evening and so far it‘s holding my interest. 🤞🏻
so-soPaul is so narcissistic that he can‘t read social cues or navigate relationships. He thinks women want him, when in fact he is actually stalking them and the attention that is harassment. The comparison to Ellis' Patrick Bateman is there, although Paul is not quite as polished, and unlike Bateman, there is no likability whatsoever. Rouda goes out on a whimper. There needed to be more of a psychological throw down to amp it up.
#bestdayofmylife #getmovin
Couldn‘t miss anyone out could I! Hubby, kids and Numan 💕
No books in there - but Sylvia gets a look in and she‘s my current read (for the next few days at least!).
so-soA day in the life of Paul Strom, psychopath, and his wife Mia. Not an ordinary day though and creepy as hell. Not my usual fare, but I couldn't stop reading this one. I guessed a lot of what was happening but I think that was the author's intent.
#coverlove
#ReadingOnRoam
pickTo be honest, the first 120 pages was lacking in any kind of action, they were a struggle. However, once I passed that, WOW, it got very good! I realized the lack of action was the ultimate set up for the shocking results of the story. It was a great story. With a great plot. Once I got into it, I couldn‘t put it down. It‘s definitely worth the read!
Next on my reading list....looking forward to this one, heard great things.
I devoured this. I found the narrator compelling even though not is all at it seems.
panWasn't a fan of this one to be honest the book felt like the main character Paul was rambling blah blah blah for a majority of the book. The epilogue was the best part. I did a lot of skimming & skipping around didn't hold my interest like a thriller should.
so-soIt was okay. I was about to bail at one point, but I pushed through just to see exactly how creepy Paul was. I‘ll give it 2.5 ⭐️ . It had a pretty fair ending.
pickI picked up this book because it is set in the same town where my parents have a lake cottage. I loved reading a book set in a place I know so well. It was a nice bonus that I ended up liking the book overall too. All I knew going in was that it was a psychological thriller. I really loved how it all unfolded, and how the reader becomes more aware, bit by bit, what‘s truly going on. Well done and I enjoyed the fresh perspective.
Started this tonight. From what I‘ve read so far, I‘m not sure how I‘m going to feel about this one. The main character is pretty creepy...
Started this audiobook today and the narrator seems like a mix between Don Draper, Donald Trump and Scott Peterson #marriageonthebrink #ssdgm
Goodbye library hold that I never got to.
pickI had heard mixed reviews about this book. I liked it, even though I didn't like the narrator, Paul. He is an egotistical, conceited, psycho. But, for some reason, even though I hated him, I had to keep reading to find out what happens. I stated this late afternoon and ended up reading until a quarter to 12 last night. It just got its claws in me and wouldn't let me go.
