One girl's ongoing investigation of the crime fiction genre.
Photo cred: Binge on Books
I was recently invited to represent the crime fiction genre on a podcast, Binge on Books! I appeared along with fellow bloggers Vilma (Vilma's Book Blog) and Elisabeth (Cooking Up Romance), to discuss our most hotly-anticipated 2016 reads.
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Writing duo Erik Axl Sund's English debut succeeds at pushing the limits of crime writing, drawing the reader into a world that is as repulsive and deranged as it is addictive and emotional. I now consider this one of my most favorite books, second only to the works of Jo Nesbø.
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L.S. Hilton's debut will not appeal to everyone. Readers looking for a gritty, realistic, harrowing crime novel: skip this book. Readers looking for an almost cinematic, wildly over-the-top beach read: you might just love MAESTRA.
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WEIRDO by Cathi Unsworth has a truly compelling plot (and amazing cover!) that just didn't quite translate into a compelling novel, and I would be hesitant to recommend this book.
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Siglufjordur - photos by Ragnar Jónasson
Sweeping Nordic landscapes, snowstorm-induced claustrophobia, and a cast of characters reminiscent of Agatha Christie: Ragnar Jónasson's debut mystery meets all my requirements for a moody, engrossing Nordic Nordic noir read.
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