Hi mystery fans! Lately, when I get a free second, I’ve been making my way through a pile of graphic novels. Currently I’m reading — and absolutely loving — Cursed Princess Club, which is really funny and takes a few nice swings at the princess tropes.
And I’m personally enjoying Book Riot’s new podcast — from BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O’Neal — which does interviews, a fun which will be the IT book game, entertaining bookish stories, and a ton more. You can check out First Edition on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your podcatcher of choice.
Bookish Goods
Magic Books Embroidered Hoop by NewVintageEmbroidery
Here’s a really nice design with just black thread for embroidery fans. The painter in my brain wants to add some watercolor. ($20)
New Releases
Fixit (IQ, #6) by Joe Ide
For fans of gritty PI series!
Isaiah Quintabe, a PI in Long Beach known as IQ, has a new case and it’s very personal. Skip Hanson, a hitman and enemy of IQ’s, has kidnapped Grace, IQ’s love. While IQ and his on again off again partner Dodson (rhymes with Watson!) try to find Grace to save her, Winnie Hando, an LA homicide detective, feels that IQ is only going to hinder the case and get in the way…
If you want to start at the beginning of the series, pick up IQ.
No One Needs to Know by Lindsay Cameron
For fans of hackers, neighborhood dramas, secrets worth killing for, and wealthy characters.
A neighborhood forum of NY elites allowed residents to post anonymous things that you don’t tell people. But nothing is ever really anonymous, and thanks to hacktivists, the people behind each post are revealed. And then someone ends up dead…
Looking for more new releases? Check out our New Books newsletter!
Riot Recommendations
Here are two cozy mysteries set outside of the continental U.S.
Iced in Paradise (A Leilani Santiago Hawai’i Mystery #1) by Naomi Hirahara
For fans of books about food, culture, and family.
After starting a new life in San Francisco, Leilani Santiago has moved back to Hawai’i to help her family run the family shave ice shack. But it’s a cozy, so someone is murdered — the body found in their business! — and Leilani’s father is the suspect. Guess she’ll also be learning how to solve a murder mystery!
(TW addiction/ sick parent/ past stalking incident mentioned)
Mastering the Art of French Murder (An American in Paris #1) by Colleen Cambridge
For fans of food and Julia Child.
The book follows a fictional friend of Julia Child, Tabitha Knight, who has moved from Detroit to Paris to stay with her grandfather. Neighbor Julia Child is helping her settle in and learn to cook. That is, until a body is found with a knife from Julia Child’s kitchen, and it’s now time to solve a murder!
News and Roundups
Event: Thursday, May 18th: Join Loyalty Bookstores and DC Public Library for a live, in-person event with Angeline Boulley and Nick Brooks to celebrate their latest releases, Warrior Girl Unearthed and Promise Boys, moderated by Kit Ballenger! This event will take place at DCPL’s Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library. **This event is free to attend, but registration is required — please RSVP on DCPL’s website.
New podcast: Criminal Types
‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan’ Sets June Premiere Date for Final Season
Agatha Christie inspiration Burgh Island for sale at £15m
Here’s that Murder on the Orient Express adventure game you wanted
10 of the best thriller novels that’ll keep you hooked till the end
Browse all the books recommended in Unusual Suspects previous newsletters on this shelf. See upcoming 2023 releases. 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, Goodreads, and Litsy — you can find me under Jamie Canavés.
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