New book alert!
Added 2021-08-31 18:00:05 +0000 UTCFor September's Book Club, I'm reading: The Suspicions of Mr Whicher Or The Murder At Road Hill House (you can buy it here if you're interested in reading it, too). This book was sent to the PO Box from Ian, so thank you kindly!
"It is a summer's night in 1860. In an elegant detached Georgian house in the village of Road, Wiltshire, all is quiet. Behind shuttered windows the Kent family lies sound asleep. At some point after midnight a dog barks. The family wakes the next morning to a horrific discovery: an unimaginably gruesome murder has taken place in their home."
I've started this one a bit early since I finished August's book so quickly - and let me just say, this one is difficult but very interesting. It recounts a real-life murder in 1860 using all real-life documents, reports, articles, etc. This means it reads very factual with a LOT of detail, which can be hard to process at times. It's a difficult book to read before bed if you're tired.
"A true story that inspired a generation of writers such as Wilkie Collins, Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, this has all the hallmarks of the classic murder mystery - a body; a detective; a country house steeped in secrets. In The Suspicions of Mr Whicher Kate Summerscale untangles the facts behind this notorious case, bringing it back to vivid, extraordinary life."
It's also really interesting to see how this case/investigation directly influenced so much crime writing!
If you are interested in historical crime non-fiction, I'd definitely recommend giving it a go! It really gives a feel of what the time period was like and how the real investigation took place - can't wait to finish it this month!
Happy reading!
Comments
That sounds awesome! He always seems like a really nice guy, bet he's got some great stories
Adventures and Naps
2021-09-02 10:21:12 +0000 UTCSounds interesting. I pre-ordered Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters new book of life and music stories for my birthday. One of several things actually lol. Doesn't ship till October tho.
Brett Carruthers
2021-09-01 16:33:43 +0000 UTCCool. it's been a good few years since I read it so might dig my copy out too
Iain Chase
2021-08-31 20:22:14 +0000 UTCThat's a great gift for you...
Steve Mikre
2021-08-31 19:43:37 +0000 UTCCheers Iain!! It's really fascinating so far
Adventures and Naps
2021-08-31 19:09:10 +0000 UTCI usually just ask people what their favourite book is and try that - if they loved it enough to recommend it, it's usually good (as long as you have an open mind!) In terms of what to read now, I would recommend: - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (if you want a romantic drama but it's cute and easy to read) - Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine (its really beautiful but a bit sad!) OR I think you'd really enjoy Educated by Tara Westover! About her unstable family and how she changed her life to go to school
Adventures and Naps
2021-08-31 19:08:55 +0000 UTCWe had a school trip to Rode Tropical Bird Gardens many years ago. Didn't realise there was anything else interesting about the place.
Dr Philip J Naylor
2021-08-31 18:36:53 +0000 UTCReally hope you enjoy it (maybe “enjoy” is the wrong word). Either way looking forward to hearing what you think.
Iain Chase
2021-08-31 18:13:49 +0000 UTCThat book sounds cool! Also can I ask you this lol - I’ve been wanting to try read more and you read lots of cool books! Is there a way you find new books to read? Or is there any books you would recommend?
Aaron Conway
2021-08-31 18:11:05 +0000 UTC
