Reviews
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Mindhunter by John Douglas and The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown
Non-fiction book reviews John Douglas is a former FBI Special Agent and expert in criminal profiling and behavioural science. He made a career of looking evil in the eye – and understanding it. No wonder that he was the inspiration for Special Agent Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs, as well as the film’s Continue reading
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Strange Pictures by Uketsu
Book review A series of drawings made by a young woman before her death. A child’s disturbing picture of his home. A desperate sketch made by a murder victim in his final moments. Each contains a chilling warning. Each reveals a terrible secret, hidden in plain sight. Uketsu’s eerie mysteries have captivated millions of readers. Continue reading
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Book Recommendations for Black History Month
Books to read all year round! February is Black History Month in the United States, and you may be looking to dive into books by some Black authors to celebrate. Given the state of the world, and especially the United States, there’s no better time to support Black writers and creatives. With that in mind, Continue reading
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Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
Book review Quinn Maybrook and her father have moved to tiny, boring Kettle Springs, to find a fresh start. But what they don’t know is that ever since the Baypen Corn Syrup Factory shut down, Kettle Springs has cracked in half. On one side are the adults, who are desperate to make Kettle Springs great Continue reading
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Reading Wrap-up: January 2025
The first month of 2025 is behind us, and my reading year started with a bang! One of my major goals for 2025 is to read down my physical TBR and January was a big success. I read nine books, eight of which I own physical copies of. I also had a few exciting pre-orders Continue reading
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The State of the TBR: January 2025
Have I been complaining about the size of my TBR (to be read) for years? Yes. Have I done much about reducing the number of books I have on my TBR? No. 2025 is bringing some changes to the I Should Read That household, including (hopefully) a house move! As any reader knows, moving books Continue reading
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The Return by Rachel Harrison
Book review Julie is missing, and no one believes she will ever return-except Elise. Elise knows Julie better than anyone. She feels it in her bones that her best friend is out there and that one day Julie will come back. She’s right. Two years to the day that Julie went missing, she reappears with Continue reading
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Book Review: The Cabinet by Un-su Kim
I’ve been looking for more translated fiction to read, and The Cabinet caught my eye. This was a really interesting read — an unusual and strange book that juxtaposes the strange an unusual with the mundane. Continue reading
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Book Review: The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri Publication date: 10 June 2021 Publisher: Orbit Genre: Fantasy Page count: 562 pages Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This review is spoiler-free. I am a huge fan of Tasha Suri’s books so The Jasmine Throne Continue reading
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Book Review: Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark
Having read and loved Clark’s Cairo novellas earlier this year, I was so incredibly excited to read an advance copy of his upcoming novella, Ring Shout. Although it is very different in terms of tone and setting, Clark’s newest story is an incredibly powerful horror tale. Continue reading
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