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Hello mystery fans! It’s been another week so I’m back with a bunch of podcasts, roundups, giveaways, upcoming releases I’m super excited for, and Kindle ebook deals.
From Book Riot And Around The Internet
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Rincey and Katie appreciate talking about some good news and get into the fall spirit with some dark, creepy campus novels on the latest Read Or Dead.
Liberty and Vanessa chat I Hope You’re Listening by Tom Ryan and In the Study with the Wrench: A Clue Mystery, Book Two by Diana Peterfreund on the latest All The Books!
(A handful of mystery/thrillers) October 2020 Earphones Award Winners
Ian Rankin: ‘I became a suspect in a real-life case while researching my first novel’ (This needed many followup questions!)
Nikki Dolson has a short story you can read right now: Liars, Killers and Thieves
If you missed the live conversation with mystery authors Kellye Garrett, Rachel Howzell Hall, and Valerie Wilson Wesley you can watch the recording here.
Crime Writers of Color podcast: Kim Johnson–This is My America
Crime Writers of Color podcast: Nikki Dolson–Love and Other Criminal Behavior
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5 Spooky Books to Read This October
Megan Abbott has a new novel, The Turnout, publishing in 2021 and I am absurdly excited.
I’m also excited that Stacey Abrams has an upcoming political thriller: While Justice Sleeps
And some more muppet arms because S. A. Cosby, author of Blacktop Wasteland, has a new crime novel coming in 2021: Razorblade Tears
Agatha Christie’s Best Poirot Mysteries Other than Orient Express
Five excellent new thrillers and mysteries take us back to the pre-COVID-19 era
(Some true crime and mysteries) The Best Books to Elevate Your Reading List in 2020
Win a Book Lovers Puzzles Prize Pack
Enter to win a $250 Barnes and Noble Gift Card
Kindle Deals
A Lady’s Guide to Etiquette and Murder (A Countess of Harleigh Mystery Book 1) by Dianne Freeman
If you’re in need of a funny historical mystery that will feel like a cozy blanket around your soul here is one for $2.99 and there are 2 more books in the series out. (Review)
Lay Your Sleeping Head (Henry Rios Mysteries Book 1) by Michael Nava
All seven books in Henry Rios legal series are $3.99 right now so if you’re looking to marathon a series here you go.
The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott
If you’re looking for a unique character driven spy novel and love historical novels here’s one for $4.99. (TW suicide mention/ sexual harassment/ attempted rape)
Browse all the books recommended in Unusual Suspects previous newsletters on this shelf. See upcoming releases for 2020 and 2021. Check out this Unusual Suspects Pinterest board and get Tailored Book Recommendations!
Until next time, keep investigating! In the meantime, come talk books with me on Twitter, Instagram, and Litsy–you can find me under Jamie Canavés.
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