SHARP PRIVATE EYE thriller follows a detective and his childhood best friend, now an investigative reporter, to Mexico on the trail of a seasoned criminal. Lots of relatable characters and some great descriptions. SOLID B
Following up on an earlier thread asking about similar to Agatha Christie mystery writers...
My understanding is #honkaku are Japanese mysteries in a western orthodox style. So, what are some examples of Japanese mysteries NOT in a western orthodox style? Basically non-honkaku. I went down the rabbit hole a bit this weekend and learned about honkaku, but now I want to find, in a sense, traditional Japanese mysteries, if there is something like that.
Who to read if you're an Agatha Christie devotee, but have read all of her books (besides re-reading her books, of course)? The former is true of me, but the latter, not quite yet. I'm planning ahead.
I know to at least consider Sherlock Holmes, anyone in the Detection Club (which Christie co-founded), medieval mysteries like Brother Cadfael, etc. And yes, I've already read some of those here and there, especially Cadfael.
THE FAMILY THAT SLEUTHS TOGETHER…finds out more about themselves and each other in this charming, engrossing California murder mystery starring three generations of smart, sharp women solving a complicated crime. B PLUS
DELIGHTFUL, UNLIKELY SLEUTH Mrs. Pargeter—widow of an English crime boss—gathers her late husband’s crew to solve two linked mysteries. Entertaining cozy is author Simon Brett at his best. B PLUS
Summer of 1974, South Boston. The desegregation busing is about to happen. One night, a young Black man is found dead in a subway station, and Mary Pat’s seventeen-year-old daughter doesn’t come home.
The story is brutal, raw, and driven by a complex character (say, unlikeable but unable to take eyes off her). Maybe not easy to read（with offensive slurs and graphic violence), but unputdownable till the end.
📖September Book Wrap-Up 📖
Because of taking time for myself and enjoying a pleasant and relaxing vacation, I got to read more books, and not one of them disappointed me! It pays when you finally have time to read, which shows in #TheStoryGraph stats.
RICHARD OSMAN’S LATEST Thursday Murder Club adventure is his best one yet. Impeccably plotted, full of wit and fun, it’s also a marvelously observant portrayal of the power of love and friendship. A MINUS
The problem with good, fun, easy to read books is they're done too fast. Now I have to wait years for another Thursday Murder Club book as I finished “The Last Devil to Die” in a couple days.
📖August Book Wrap-Up 📖
I think august was the month where I read longer books, but thankfully, not one of them disappointed! Even though August greeted me with thicker books, I still managed to find time to read exciting manga and picture books.
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Currently reading Donna Leon's So Shall You Reap, Commissario Brunetti #32. Over the years, one of my favorite characters is his wife Paolo. She is utterly cool. @bookstodon#reading#mysteries
Bold, intriguing, and psychologically compelling, "Penance" is a book that will stay with you always once you read it. Perfect for readers who enjoy true crime and unreliable narrators, "Penance" is a book that will leave you speechless.
Thank you NetGalley and Harper for an advanced copy on exchange for an honest review.
Visit my blog on Thursdays to check what books I consider the #BestBooksof2023 So Far. Each week, I will list books in different genres and this week, I thought I start with my favorite genre...mysteries and thrillers ☠️🔪!