In the world of true crime, Fall River, Mass. is known for Lizzie Borden, but another murder 60 years earlier captivated New England. Kate Winkler Dawson tells the story in The Sinners All Bow.

Plus, most of the local libraries in Greater Fall River have book clubs that you can join, to help you stick to your goal, get more reading done, and make some new friends. Local bookshops ...