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Chip Kidd recommended Batman: Year One in Books (curated)

"So many Batman stories and graphic novels to choose from, but I think this ranks number one — with Miller’s “The Dark Knight Returns” a close second. To civilians (non-comics fans), I describe this work as a great urban crime drama that just happens to have Batman in it. With a little Dostoyevsky mixed in — really."

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Tim Gunn recommended Luica In London & Mapp And Lucia in Books (curated)

"There are five books in this series and I love every one of them, but if you’re starting out, then begin with ""Mapp and Lucia,"" because it’s a vivid introduction to the characters who carry on in the other novels. A dear friend in London turned me on to Benson’s frolicking work and I’m forever grateful to her."

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Jonathan Kellerman recommended The Girl Next Door in Books (curated)

The Girl Next Door

Ruth Rendell | 2014 | Mystery, Thriller

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"The late Baroness Rendell wasn’t only the author of numerous superb crime novels, she was one of the greatest writers, period, of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. This is her last book, and in typical Rendell fashion, it weaves in and out of dark alleys and takes you to some astonishing places. Well worth the time spent."

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Girl Puzzle: A Story of Nellie Bly in Books

Oct 5, 2020

While it seems like Nellie Bly is a hot subject these days, not all novels about her, or that were inspired by her amazing work are the same. This new biographical, historical, women's fiction novel proves that, as you'll see from my review on my blog here.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/05/03/the-conundrum-of-the-phenomenon/

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Mystery of Henri Pick in Books

Oct 7, 2020

4.5/5 stars.

This is one of the most unusual novels I've ever read, and it is so layered you'd think its almost an onion, but it is deceptively simple at the same time. Take a look at my #bookreview of this novel on my blog here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2020/06/12/a-revealingly-obscure-story/

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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Leashing the Tempest (Arcadia Bell, #2.5) in Books

Sep 6, 2019

For a short story/novella, this had everything that's included in Jenn Bennett's full length novels in this series; a mystery, some romance, and Jupe being Jupe :D

This was the boat trip from hell. Everything that could go wrong, did. Storms, demons, Jupe...

A great instalment in a series that I love. Straight onto book 3!