On a recent trip to Canada, I picked up a copy of Läckberg’s short story collection THE SCENT OF ALMONDS & OTHER STORIES - a slim little book that I have yet to find in US bookstores. Comprised of four short stories, THE SCENT OF ALMONDS will make an entertaining and clever addition to Läckberg fans’ personal libraries—though it won't deliver the best introduction to Läckberg for new readers. This collection is, admittedly, not be the most groundbreaking or dark short story collection - I definitely recommend Läckberg's full-length fiction over this collection if you're after interpersonal intrigue and chilling mysteries. That being said, this collection's accessibility and familiarity (series favorites appear in these stories!) make it a fun holiday gift if you know a Läckberg fan - or if you’re a fan of hers yourself! It plays directly into series fans' nostalgia for the world Läckberg has crafted, delivering a charming - if somewhat "light" - suspense collection.
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Jo Nesbo's The Snowman - Movie Prize Pack Giveaway
It’s no secret: the movie adaptation of Jo Nesbø’s THE SNOWMAN is by far my most-anticipated film of 2017! THE SNOWMAN is my favorite crime novel, and I am so excited to see it on the big screen. To celebrate the movie’s release, I’m thrilled to team up with Universal Studios to share more information about The Snowman film, a “Help Harry find the Snowman Killer” Blog App, and (last but certainly not least!!) a Giveaway of a Snowman Movie Prize Pack! Enter via this blog post.
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Book Review: THE HOURS BEFORE DAWN by Celia Fremlin
Psychological thrillers, and domestic thrillers in particular, have had one long moment in the cultural spotlight; from GONE GIRL to THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN to BEHIND CLOSED DOORS and more, this trend doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Psychological suspense might be all the rage right now, but it isn’t actually a new form of crime novel—and THE HOURS BEFORE DAWN by Celia Fremlin is the perfect example of a classic crime novel that seems a direct predecessor of today’s psychological suspense. Exploring the tensions of marriage and the demands of motherhood, THE HOURS BEFORE DAWN draws readers into a home, a marriage, and the mind of one woman, themes that translate seamlessly from the 1950’s to 2017.
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Re-Read Book Review: THE SNOWMAN by Jo Nesbø
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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