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Hello mystery fans! It’s time for your news and roundup links, what to watch, and Kindle deals!
From Book Riot And Around The Internet
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15 Detective Books for Young Sleuths
10 Great Books About Kid Detectives
5 of the Best Criminal Friendships
7 Unconventional HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Adaptations
Riot Roundup: The Best Books We Read In July-Sept 2020
Here’s @crimebythebook with an IG Live Author Chat with Rachel Howzell Hall
Robert Downey Jr.’s third Sherlock Holmes film aims to kickstart Marvel-style ‘mystery-verse’
Top 10 underrated Agatha Christie novels
21 Lighthearted, Cozy Mystery Books to Settle Down With This Fall
Watch Now
Hulu: Agatha Christie’s Marple, British ITV television series loosely based on Christie’s book series and short stories is a completed series with 6 seasons. Watch the trailer here.
Kindle Deals
A Prayer for Travelers by Ruchika Tomar is $5.99!
For fans of Sadie, I loved this crime novel and it did not get the attention it should have. (Review) (TW sexual assault on page/ terminal illness/ past child abuse/ talk of suicide with some details)
She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement by Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey is $4.99
For fans of investigative journalism here’s an in depth look at the Pulitzer-prize winning reporters who broke the news of Harvey Weinstein’s years of abuse. (TW rape/ sexual harassment/ suicide attempt mentioned/ gaslighting)
When You Find Me by P. J. Vernon is $1.99!
For fans of psychological thrillers with bite! I look forward to his next book. (Review) (TW alcoholism/ pedophile/ animal cruelty)
Opium and Absinthe by Lydia Kang is $1.99!
If you’re looking for a great historical mystery, and want to play vampires or human murderer this–and all of Kang’s mysteries–is great! (Review) (TW brief mention of past child abuse, detail/ brief mention of past partner abuse, familial abuse on page/ addiction/ brief mention past suicide; attempted suicide, detail/ attempted rape, on page; alludes to past rape)
Browse all the books recommended in Unusual Suspects previous newsletters on this shelf. See upcoming releases for 2020 and 2021. Check out this Unusual Suspects Pinterest board and get Tailored Book Recommendations!
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