Jo Nesbø’s Harry Hole series is without a doubt my all-time favorite. Of this series, THE SNOWMAN (Book 7) has been my favorite series installment (and book in general!) for years now. When the news broke that this book would be adapted into a film starring Michael Fassbender, I had to celebrate! In that spirit, I spent the month of September re-reading THE SNOWMAN and leading a virtual book club for this brilliant read in anticipation of the movie’s release. This post will share my experience re-reading THE SNOWMAN, and includes an FAQ's section detailing the questions I most commonly receive about THE SNOWMAN.
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Crime Festival Preview: Bouchercon 2017
For years now, I’ve been hoping to have a chance to attend Bouchercon, one of the world’s premiere annual crime fiction festivals. This year, I’m thrilled to finally have this chance! Later this week, I’ll be traveling to Toronto (my first-ever trip to Canada!) for Bouchercon 2017: Passport to Murder. In this post, you'll find a rundown of the crime festival, a list of my most-anticipated author appearances and panels, and an overview of the Anthony Awards, which are given out at Bouchercon every year!
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Blog Tour | Book Review: THE MAN WHO DIED by Antti Tuomainen
I’m delighted to be on the blog tour today for the newest book from the King of Helsinki Noir, Antti Tuomainen! Tuomainen’s newest, THE MAN WHO DIED, is engaging and immersive; readers looking for a new crime read with a dash of dark humor and plenty of personality will find their perfect match in this Finnish crime novel. I’m not usually a reader who looks for humor in their crime fiction, but Tuomainen’s smart and poignant story delivered the perfect blend of thrills, investigation, character development, and comedy to keep me engaged from the first page to the last. THE MAN WHO DIED is yet another example of publisher Orenda Books’ sharp eye for unique, original crime fiction; it’s smart, sensitive, and engaging, and guaranteed to be unlike anything else in your crime fiction library.
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September 2017 Wrap-Up & Favorite New Releases
September was a fantastic month in books for me! Between traveling to Scotland for Bloody Scotland, interviewing David Lagercrantz (the author of the new Lisbeth Salander book!), meeting and interviewing M.J. Arlidge (author of the Helen Grace series), and getting Halloween reading recommendations for CBTB from horror writer Ania Ahlborn, I basically couldn't have asked for a better bookish month! October is shaping up to be an equally fantastic one - but more on that soon. In this post, you'll find a summary of the books I read in September, and some fun bookish stats from the month!
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Halloween Reading List: Ania Ahlborn Guest Post
Happy, Happy October!! Halloween is just around the corner, and you know what that means—it’s time to stock up on spooky reads to get you in the Halloween spirit! While the majority of books I read and review here on Crime by the Book could work for your Halloween TBR, I decided to turn to the experts for advice. I’m delighted to share a fantastic Halloween guest post from Ania Ahlborn, queen of all things Halloween and horror, recommending her top Halloween reads for your TBR!
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