Psychological suspense is a subgenre of thrillers where the mental state of the main character plays a major role in the story.
These stories are often told from the point of view of a psychologically stressed character whose unstable or delusional mental or emotional state becomes more evident as the book unfolds. The plot may revolve around deception, manipulation, or mind games, and unreliable narrators are common. Plots don't only play with the characters' minds but often the reader's as well.
Gather a few of your favorite psychological suspense novels and join the Iowa City Public Library staff for a lively discussion. A search in ICPL's catalog for psychological thrillers or in Goodreads’ psychological suspense genre page will give you lots to choose from if you need inspiration.
Not a traditional book group, Let's Talk Books is a series of casual online conversations about books. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month on Zoom to talk about favorite books in a specific genre or on a theme that changes each time. Each participant brings a few titles to share, and by the end of the discussion, everyone has a few new titles on their to-be-read lists.
Register online and you'll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom login details. You'll also get a reminder email a few days before the event. Everyone is welcome!