There’s nothing better than a good Scandinavian crime novel. The genre’s grit, moody atmosphere, sharp social commentary, and complex characters never fail to deliver my favorite crime fiction reads—and this fall is going to be a huge one for new Scandinavian crime releases! Organized by month, CBTB’s Fall 2017 Nordic Noir Reading List is your guide to all the upcoming releases that will be on my TBR—and that should be on your list too.
Read MoreAuthor Q&A: Erik Axl Sund, THE CROW GIRL
It seems perfectly fitting that my first blog post of Crime by the Book's second year in existence is dedicated to one of my favorite books: THE CROW GIRL by Erik Axl Sund. Today I’m thrilled to share a Q&A with writing duo Erik Axl Sund, discussing their brilliant crime book, their writing process, and what they're working on next! Read on for more information on THE CROW GIRL and our Q&A.
Read MoreCrime Festival Preview: Bloody Scotland 2017
I’m thrilled to announce that this September, I’ll be making my first-ever trip to Scotland for the annual crime festival Bloody Scotland 2017!! I’ll be reporting to you on a whole variety of author panels, events, and general crime fiction fun - and introducing you to must-read authors from around the world in the process. Many thanks to the Bloody Scotland team for helping make this trip possible and being so welcoming as I've prepared!
Read MoreBook Preview: THE UNDERTAKER'S DAUGHTER by Sara Blaedel
Ever since my trip to Denmark earlier this spring, I’ve been absolutely dying to get my hands on a copy of Sara Blaedel’s forthcoming THE UNDERTAKER’S DAUGHTER. At this year’s BEA, I was lucky enough to get an advance copy of the US edition of the book, which will release in the US in February 2018! To help tide you over until then, I’m excited to share a little preview of the book: plot summary, about the author, and the top 3 elements of this book that I loved!
Read MoreBook Review: SCARRED by Thomas Enger
Thomas Enger’s Henning Juul series has quickly become a staple of my crime fiction library. These books effortlessly blend a driving plot with vivid, three-dimensional characters, all built upon the foundation of brooding, atmospheric Scandinavian crime. The Henning Juul books are excellent recommendations for readers looking for an entry point into Scandinavian crime; this is a series that is both exemplary of the Nordic Noir genre, and that stands apart for its accessibility and bingeworthy pacing.
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