2016 has been a truly fantastic year for crime fiction! My reading list has been consistently packed with chilling, thrilling, gripping reads. Narrowing down this list felt nearly impossible, but after much deliberation, it's here! Read on for my top 10 crime books of 2016.
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2016 Year in Review: Scandinavian Crime Fiction
This was a stellar year for Scandinavian crime. Between debuts, new installments in existing series, and personal discoveries of older books, my reading list was always full of exciting Nordic Noir reads! Check out my list of Scandinavian crime books I read in 2016, including my star rating and a summary of my thoughts on the book.
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Book Review: BLACKOUT by Ragnar Jonasson
BLACKOUT took my obsession with Ragnar Jonasson's Dark Iceland series to a new level. This story perfectly balances murder mystery with character development and present-day plotlines with flashbacks, and delivers a read that’s emotional, intriguing, and impossible to put down.
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Buzzworthy 2017 Books: The River at Night by Erica Ferencik
I’m not usually one for an adventure thriller, but THE RIVER AT NIGHT swept me up in its relentless plotting, engaging characters, and absorbing atmosphere. Read on for my top three reasons why THE RIVER AT NIGHT is a Buzzworthy 2017 Book!
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CBTB's 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are right around the corner, and that means it's time to pick out books for the readers in your life! (Or to do some shopping for yourself!) I'm rounding up my most-recommended reads in a variety of categories to help you get your shopping done.
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