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Books to Die For edited by John Connolly & Declan Burke. I discovered this little gem on Facebook! I don’t know about anyone else but I’m always fascinated by what the authors I love, love reading. I’m also particularly partial to the fact that Tana French has one of my favorite books of all time as her “must read” : The Secret History by Donna Tartt. I can’t wait to read her thoughts about the book and to discover so new favorites from some awesome authors! Especially being the mystery lover I am. It’s also irresistible because it’s a book ABOUT books! Can we say CANDY? 
BOOKS TO DIE FOR is a unique, must-have anthology for any fan of the mystery genre, featuring personal essays from 120 of the world’s most beloved and renowned crime writers on the mysteries and thrillers that they most admire, edited by two of their own—John Connolly and Declan Burke.
Tana French on The Secret History by Donna Tartt; Jo Nesbø on Jim Thompson’s Pop. 1280; Kathy Reichs on The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris; Michael Connelly on Raymond Chandler’s The Little Sister, and Charlaine Harris on Geoffrey Household’s Rogue Male: these are just a few of the 120 internationally bestselling mystery writers showcased in this collection—a book every reader of crime fiction should own.
In the most ambitious anthology of its kind ever compiled, each author pays a deeply personal tribute to one mystery that means the most to them, explaining why that book affects them and how it has influenced their own work. This collection presents a treasure trove of works in the mystery genre by the people who know it best, and is an essential guide for all readers and writers.
Coming out on October 2, 2012 by Atria | Emily Bestler
Find Books to Die For edited by John Connolly & Declan Burke: AMAZON | GOODREADS
What are book are you waiting this wednesday for?
About April
I am not a big fan of mysteries and thrillers or at least I haven’t read that many of them. I’m more of a paranormal romance, fantasy kind of girl… This sounds good and I hope you like it when it comes out! Great pick.
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This sounds really good. I’m creepy enough that I’d love to hear Kathy Reich’s talk about Silence of the Lambs – a forensic anthropologist is the perfect person to do it! Nice find and choice.
Ooh sounds awesome!
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Have a GREAT day!
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I haven’t heard of this one. I definitely need to check it out. Thank you for sharing it.
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Hey April
I’m not a massive lover of mysteries, I can read some but it’s not my usual pick. However, it would fasinating to know what authors my favoutite authors like.
Here’s my Waiting on Wednesday pick for this week …
- Waiting on Wednesday – I Swear by Lane Davis
Wow, this book seems to be good! I don’t normally read mystery, but maybe I will now
I’d love to hear an author’s thoughts on The Silence of the Lambs! This sounds like a really interesting anthology!
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Oh wow, this is interesting. I love knowing what my favorite authors like to read, because what they read shapes how they write. I may be checking this book out when it debuts! Thanks for the heads-up
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