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Library haul from yesterday. A couple of Obama's summer reading, a couple thrillers, and Christmas-in-September cozy read. 📚

Interesting true crime. Not sure how this landed on my radar but it was very interesting and well written.

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Currently reading. This book will collect the final achievement for the Goodreads' Summer Challenge - Poolside Puzzlers.

“It was a wild, windy, southwestern spring when the idea of killing Mr. Griffin occurred to them.”

The #WithTheBanned September read. #FirstLineFridays

Hey #WithTheBanned readers. Our back-to-school read is Lois Duncan‘s Killing Mr. Griffin. Discussion questions will be posted at the end of the month.

Ed Gein was one of the most twisted and disturbed killers in the 20th century. The abuse he endured at home set the violent path he would take, shocking the world with his crimes. TW/CW for this graphic novel.

First time picking up a true crime book (till now it‘s only been documentaries & podcasts for me). Not sure if I like reading it as much as watching/listening, but overall a pretty enjoyable read.

Ooooh, this was such a good thriller! The premise is like Strangers on a Train (2 people meet who have both lost loved ones and want to kill the one responsible, and they agree to swap murders) but it goes way beyond that. It had me shocked on several occasions! I also liked Cavanagh‘s writing and would read more by him. I‘ve recommended this to a few customers and we all agree that it‘s a very strong thriller. (Zoe is not scared, though!)

Catching up on my #AuldLangSpine recs from…2024! 😆 Thank you, @Deblovestoread - this one was outstanding. I‘d been happy to see Rebecca Wait on your list because she seems so beloved here on Litsy. I now see why. Loved the writing, and these characters will stay with me.

And surprisingly found this one on one of my bookshelves. I remember reading it a long, long time ago and finding it fascinating. Gonna re-read.
#Murderer #CharacterCharm