'It's my job to recommend books. Here are 10 books guaranteed to get you out of a reading slump.'

There's nothing I like more than a fast-paced, twisty psychological thriller. 

I love racing to the end of a book and discovering a twist so unexpected; it makes me gasp out loud. A twist so satisfying, I yell "what the bloody hell just happened", re-read parts of the book, and wonder how I never saw it coming.

These are the books that always get me out of a reading slump. 

If you're currently stuck in a slump - never fear - I've rounded up 10 books packed with plot twists so mind-blowing, they'll turn you back into the avid reader you really want to be. (P.S. If you'd like to see my weekly recommendations, follow me on Instagram.) 

Here are 10 books guaranteed to get you out of a reading slump: 

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth.

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When I asked my friend whether I should read The Soulmate next, she said YES. READ IT IMMEDIATELY. YOU'LL GASP OUT LOUD SEVERAL TIMES. 

And gasp I did. 

Sally Hepworth is the master of the domestic thriller, packed with so many plot twists you never know where the story is heading. 

The Soulmate follows Gabe and Pippa Gerard, who move into a cliff-side cottage in a sleepy coastal town outside Melbourne, to repair their marriage and raise their two daughters.

But they soon find out their property is also home to 'The Spot', a popular place for people planning to end their own lives.

One night, Gabe attempts to stop a woman from jumping but fails. And Pippa sees him, standing alone at the cliff’s edge, arms outstretched, palms facing out. 

The death is ruled a suicide, but soon Pippa begins to question whether she truly knows the man she shares her life with. 

Verity by Colleen Hoover.

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I'd seen all the hype around Colleen Hoover's books on TikTok, so when I was sent a copy of her thriller Verity, I sat down to read it immediately.

Verity follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer who is on the brink of financial ruin. When Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, hires Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish, she jumps at the opportunity. 

After Lowen arrives at the Crawford house, she discovers an unfinished memoir Verity never intended anyone to read. And she grows closer to Jeremy, she begins to suspect that things weren't quite what they seemed with the couple. 

Verity is the kind of book I'd call a 'Dirty Little Thriller', full of twists and guaranteed to get you out of a reading slump. Is it the most realistic plot? No. But is it a thoroughly enjoyable read? It sure is.

The Wife and The Widow by Christian White.

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In The Wife and The Widow, Christian White pulls off one of the best plot twists of all time. 

Seriously, my mind was blown. 

Set on an isolated island, The Wife and The Widow is told from two women's perspectives. There's Kate, a widow, who is just learning about her dead husband's secret life. And Abby, an island local whose world is turned upside down when she is forced to confront the fact her husband may be a killer. 

Believe me when I say you won't see the twist coming. 

The Guest List by Lucy Foley.

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The Guest List is the kind of book you'll inhale in one day. 

It's set on a remote island off the windswept Irish coast, where guests have gathered for the wedding of TV celebrity Will Slater and women's website mogul Jules Keegan. 

By the end of the night, someone will be dead, and every single guest will be a suspect. 

The Guest List is a thrilling page-turner and who-dunnit that's perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Ruth Ware and Paula Hawkins. 

In A Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware.

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British author Ruth Ware is the queen of the locked room mystery, she's a modern day Agatha Christie with more complex characters and darker storylines. 

In A Dark, Dark Wood follows the story of Nora, who lives a reclusive life in London. She hasn't seen her high school best friend Clare for 10 years, not since Nora walked out of her old life and never came back. 

Then out of the blue, an invitation to Clare's hen party arrives. And Nora thinks the weekend away at an isolated cabin will be the perfect way to reconnect with her old friend. 

But then something goes wrong. And long buried secrets come to the surface. 

Magpie by Elizabeth Day.

Image: HaperCollins Australia. 

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave.

Image: Allen & Unwin. 

Before Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his new wife, Hannah. The note simply reads: PROTECT HER. 

As Hannah's increasingly desperate calls to Owen go unanswered, his boss is arrested for fraud. Then Hannah realises Owen's 16-year-old daughter Bailey may hold the key to his true identity and the reason for his sudden disappearance. 

The Last Thing He Told Me is a beautifully written, fast-paced story about second chances and whether you ever truly know the people you love. 

The Way From Here by Jane Cockram.

Image: HarperCollins Australia. 

The Way From Here follows the story of the Anderson sisters - Susie and Mills - who grew up on a remote property in the Northern Territory. 

When Susie suddenly dies just days before her 40th birthday, she leaves Mills six letters and a mystery to solve. The letters take Mills on a journey through London, a tiny French Island, and the English countryside as she pieces together what happened to Susie during her gap year travels and how that event marked the rest of her life. 

The Way From Here is an intergenerational family mystery full of twists and turns and a lot of heart. 

The Push by Ashley Audrain.

Image: Penguin Books Australia. 

One of my favourite books of all time is We Need To Talk About Kevin. 

So when I heard about the premise of The Push, I knew I needed to pick up a copy as soon as possible. I read it in one day and haven't been able to stop thinking about it since. 

The book follows the story of Blythe Connor, a woman who is determined to be the warm, loving mother she never had. 

But when Blythe's daughter Violet arrives, she struggles to bond with her. And when Violet grows up and interacts with other kids, she wonders whether there's something seriously wrong with her. 

The Push ends with a killer twist that will haunt you for days after you've put the book down.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.

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Speaking of twists, The Silent Patient delivers one of the best twists I've come across in recent years. 

The psychological thriller follows the story of Theo Faber, a psychotherapist who takes a job at the Grove, hoping he can be the first therapist to make Alicia Berenson speak. 

Alicia hasn't said a word since she brutally murdered her husband and Theo believes he's the only one who will be able to get through to her. 

BUT THERE'S A BIG BLOODY TWIST. 

Keryn Donnelly is Mamamia's Pop Culture Editor. For her weekly TV, film and book recommendations and to see photos of her dog, follow her on Instagram and TikTok.