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The best book cover, the most lurid prose. Loved every bloody page haha 💀 honestly it was interesting to read about a genre I don‘t care for (true crime) I struggle even with the Victorian serial killers— the pain their victims and their families experienced still feels too fresh, like seeing mummies (especially small ones) two centuries later doesn‘t make me any less sad (or make me question whether they should be on display any less)

Here is my #bookspin and #doublespin for the month! The Great Influenza is on loan from the library. Murder by Candlelight is one of the books that has been on my TBR the longest. Can‘t wait to get started with them!

I‘ve thought and thought about the #mostgruesomecrimescene I found in the classics and couldn‘t come up with anything. Until, I remembered this. Classic crimes that sparked writers to create stories. I didn‘t like the book, but the cover is amazing. #maylovesclassics

My first #CatchUpFriday book complete. For being only 240 pages, this book dragged. I enjoy historic true crime and classic literature, but this book did not keep my attention. I found the middle better than the beginning and ending. It‘s also clearly written for someone who has a way better vocabulary than I do - so many words I‘ve never seen before in anything I‘ve read. And, you know, I read a lot. This is a pan.

#CatchUpFriday - still reading this one. Only reason: it‘s the only library book I‘ve ever destroyed (leaky ice bag that leaked through another bag into a bigger bag and onto the book). Cutting the soggy margins helped me to salvage the book. However sluggish the narrative is, I‘m going to finish this and file this under #dontjudgeabookbyitscover .

My current #CatchUpFriday read also works for #IDieYouDie . #nuyear

My first read for #CatchUpFriday ...I started this in 2016, and it‘s really a slow going read. But, look at the cover!

Working on my Scottish saltire cross-stitch bracelet while I read some fun nonfiction about murder in the Romantic period...🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🔪☠️👻🎩

It‘s a sorting library books kind of day. I was on the fence about what I wanted to do with this one so I consulted Litsy. Scrolling through I saw two so-sos and two bails. Decision made! You may be pretty but you‘re going back unread.

Book one in my 19th century murder history series: solid book, although could've been better. It provides insightful information about murder in the height of romanticism and intertwines real crimes with the leading gothic writers of the time. Although at times the order was sporadic and the quotation excessive, it was nevertheless an enjoyable read and a unique investigation of the lesser known murders and their influence on literary history.

Oh Wilson, how you understand me!

When you go to buy ONE book on Amazon and then just glance down for a moment at the "suggestions".....looks like I'm back in my phase of reading all there is to know about the Victorian's fascination with murder and crime! :D #sorrynotsorry

New #bookreview at www.theirregularreaderblog.wordpress.com! Learn about the inspiration for gothic literature in these true crime stories!

This is why I'm getting nothing done today

Day 18 of the #Riotgrams challenge: something pretty! I love lacy cutout covers, like The Monsters of Templeton hardcover and this gorgeous cover for gruesome crimes. 🖤☠️❤️

I don't seem to be having the best luck with my book picks this weekend. While the subject matter is interesting, the writer does not do a good job with it. The narration is muddled. His bashing of murder stories that weren't from his favorite time period came off as childish instead of criticism. There was an overuse of quotations that made me think of a student trying to pad a mediocre research paper at the last minute. #24in48 #readathon #DNF

This is strictly a #CoverLove photo! I adore this #cover. The #book doesn't have amazing #reviews but it sure is #pretty 😍 #bookstagram #bookstore #starbucks #chapters #skull #murderbycandlelight

Unfortunately, this was a DNF for me at about 50%. It was just kind of boring. It never pulled me in. And I didn't particularly care for the audiobook reader. It's just not for me. Gorgeous cover art though! ⭐️⭐️ of 5

Spending a snowy afternoon with some murder. 🔪🔫⚰ ☠