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50 Books to Read If You're an Armchair Detective

By Eric Karl Anderson
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50 Books to Read If You're an Armchair Detective by Eric Karl Anderson is a guide introducing readers to a curated collection of gripping mystery and detective novels. Each recommended book is summarised and explored, offering insights into classic and contemporary works in the genre. This compilation is perfect for anyone who loves solving crimes from the comfort of their own home.
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You might enjoy this book if you're an avid fan of mystery and detective stories, and are looking to discover new gripping tales that keep you guessing. It provides a curated selection of novels that will satisfy your curiosity and passion for solving intriguing puzzles from the comfort of your home.

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A book lover's guide to the 50 most iconic and interesting 'cosy crime' novels.

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The perfect gift for book-loving friends and family, 50 Books to Read If You're an Armchair Detective will provide lots of inspiration for fans of cosy crime to discover lesser known books and revisit forgotten classics. Whether you're a Richard Osman fan or a Sherlock Holmes devotee, bibliophile and book blogger Eric Karl Anderson will introduce you to some new and unexpected novels.

The book includes an interactive element with space for star ratings, lists of favourite reads, thoughts, and dates for beginning and finishing books.

The 50 recommendations encompass a range of authors and books, from classic to contemporary and from across the globe, so as to offer the lucky reader plenty of scope.

This is the start of a new series of gift books celebrating books and reading, so if cosy crime isn't your thing, don't worry! You can also indulge in some love stories with 50 Books to Read If You're a Hopeless Romantic.

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50 Books to Read If You're an Armchair Detective by Eric Karl Anderson is praised for offering an intriguing selection of mystery and detective stories that cater to both novice and seasoned readers of the genre. The collection is noted for its insightful recommendations, with each entry providing a brief synopsis and exploration of its appeal. Many reviewers appreciate Anderson's knowledgeable and enthusiastic curation, offering a roadmap for those eager to explore the detective fiction landscape.

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ISBN: 9781922616470

Publisher: Murdoch Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 February 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Murdoch Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 150.0mm

Weight: 218g

Pages: 112

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About the Author

Eric Karl Anderson, aka the Lonesome Reader, hails from Maine and has lived in the UK for many years. He started a reading blog to record his thoughts on the books he was reading and he now reviews books for several publishers across his socials, including his popular YouTube channel. As well as having his own novel and short stories published, he's been on the judging panels of numerous literary awards including The British Book Awards (2017) and The Costa Book Awards (2020). RuPaul praised his blog on his podcast 'What's the Tee?' after Eric recommended he read Damon Galgut's novel Arctic Summer.

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