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#30: The McDonalds of Books
Rincey and Katie tackled two presidential-adjacent mystery books and talk about their experiences with such different mystery novels. This episode is sponsored by Her Pretty Face By Robyn Harding and The Con Artist by Fred Van Lente. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
70 min
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#29: We Don't Always Have Fireworks
Rincey and Katie decide to do a little bit of catch up on some series books that they've been meaning to pick up. This episode is sponsored by Notes from My Captivity By Kathy Parks and Book Riot's $500 YA Giveaway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
55 min
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#28: Reading Scooby-Doo Mysteries
Katie and Rincey discuss their "wheelhouse phrases", or the words or descriptions will immediately will cause them to pick up a book.  This episode is sponsored by Hangman by Jack Heath, new from Hanover Square Press. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
60 min
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Ep #27: I need you to move out to make space fo...
In honor of the one year anniversary of the podcast, Katie and Rincey reminisce a bit and each pick up a book that they heard about because of the podcast. This episode is sponsored by Hangman by Jack Heath, new from Hanover Square Press See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
65 min
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#26 - If James Patterson thinks about a book, w...
Katie and Rincey talk about books by Asian and Asian American writers in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This episode is sponsored by Exit Strategy by Charlton Pettus, new from Hanover Square Press and The 49th Mystic by Ted Dekker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
55 min
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#24 - Severed Finger Sense of Humor
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62 min
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Bonus: Attica Locke Recommends
Please enjoy this bonus excerpt, courtesy of the Recommended podcast, featuring Attica Locke recommending Jane Smiley's 13 Ways of Looking at the Novel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 min
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#24: Going Where the Amy Adams Train Takes Me
Katie and Rincey talk about the shocking developments with the Golden State Killer case, how Amy Adams is starring in all the adaptations and discuss the Edgar Awards.  This episode is sponsored by If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio and Enigma by Catherine Coulter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
49 min
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#23: A Lot of AHHs and Screaming and GIFs
Katie and Rincey talk about lots of exciting news (including a new Tana French book!!) and discuss the trope of the unreliable, often female, narrator. This episode is sponsored by Force of Nature by Jane Harper and Enigma by Catherine Coulter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
57 min
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#22: Using the same doorknobs as Lizzie Borden
Katie and Rincey talk about The Woman in the Window movie adaptation, a new Cormoran Strike book and do a bit of a backlist dive. This episode is sponsored by Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney and Libby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
61 min
161
A Glorious Piece of Fan Art
Rincey and Katie flail over the potential of new Gillian Flynn books, the new Obama/Biden buddy mystery and talk about some great mystery comics. This episode is sponsored by Beneath the Surface by Lynn H. Blackburn and Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney. Show Notes Reese Witherspoon & New Line Set ‘A Private War’ Scribe For ‘In A Dark Dark Wood’ Adaptation Gillian Flynn is writing a new book, and so far we know nothing, but that’s okay Hope Never Dies by Andrew Shaffer Books Mentioned My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Emil Ferris Green River Killer: A True Detective Story by Jeff Jensen & Jonathan Case My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf Goldie Vance by Hope Larson, illustrated by Brittney Williams The Fade Out by Ed Brubaker, illustrated by Sean Phillips The Neighbors by Hannah Mary McKinnon A Guide for Murdered Children by Sarah Sparrow The Broken Girls by Simone St. James Death Comes in Through the Kitchen by Teresa Dovalpage A False Report: A True Story of Rape in America by T. Christian Miller & Ken Armstrong See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt The Hunger by Alma Katsu There’s Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
59 min
162
Exploring Noir
Katie and Rincey talk all about all things noir: what’s considered noir, classic noir and more modern noir books. This episode is sponsored by Libby and the Read Harder 2018 Challengeand Mister Tender’s Girl by Carter Wilson Enter the Penguin Clothbound Giveaway on Instagram. Show Notes Chicago attorney, Ohio filmmaker working on follow-up to ‘Making a Murderer’ Books Mentioned The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett The Gun by Fuminori Nakamura Dragonfish by Vu Tran Queenpin by Megan Abbott Akashic Noir series: Tel Aviv Noir, New Orleans Noir, Brooklyn Noir Chicago by David Mamet Bone Music by Christopher Rice Agatha Christie: A Mysterious Life by Laura Thompson The Hunger by Alma Katsu I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara A Dangerous Crossing by Ausma Zehanat Khan Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
54 min
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Read or Dead Ep #19: Speaking of Crazed Stalker...
In honor of Valentine's Day, Katie and Rincey talk about romantic mysteries, with quick mentions of the Audie awards and some Stephen King news.  This episode is sponsored by It Should Have Been You by Lynn Slaughter from Page Street Publishing and The Honorable Traitors by John Lutz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
53 min
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Read or Dead Ep #18: You Had Me At Secret Society
Katie and Rincey talk about the Edgar Awards nominees, the new Staunch book prize, and talk about books by black authors to kick off Black History Month.  This episode is sponsored by Before I Let Go by Marieke Nijkamp and Girl Unknown by Karen Perry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
56 min
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Read or Dead Ep #17: Diving Into Young Adult My...
Katie and Rincey talk about their experiences reading young adult mysteries and thrillers and highlight some of their favorites in the genre This episode is sponsored by Walking The Bones by Randall Silvis and The Night Market by Jonathan Moore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
63 min
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Read or Dead Ep #16: Our Most Anticipated Myste...
Katie and Rincey highlight some of their most anticipated new mysteries coming this year! This episode is sponsored by Book Riot's Top 20 Giveaway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
59 min
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Read or Dead Ep #15: Our Favorite Mysteries of ...
Katie and Rincey talk about their favorite mystery, thriller and true crime books that were released this year along with one backlist favorite. This episode is sponsored by Imperfect Justice by Cara Putman and Book Riot Top 20 Giveaway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
66 min
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Read or Dead Ep #14: You Love Baby Elephants, I...
Before the end of the year, Katie and Rincey squeeze in a 2017 mystery book of their choice that they've been wanting to read all year but hadn't gotten around to. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
48 min
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Read or Dead Ep. #13: I Mustache You A Question
Rincey and Katie discuss Agatha Christie and the latest adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express! This episode is sponsored by Penguin Random House Audio and Book Riot's $500 Giveaway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
59 min
170
Read or Dead Ep. #12: Why We Love True Crime
Katie and Rincey talk about the Goodreads Choice Awards, John Grisham's latest book and true crime books. This episode is sponsored by Murderer’s Maid by Erika Mailman and Haven by Mary Lindsey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
57 min
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Read or Dead Ep. #11: The Snowman, slightly bet...
Katie and Rincey talk about how horrible the new Snowman adaptation seems to be and give some Halloween recommendations. This video is sponsored by Book Riot's $500 bookstore gift card giveaway! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50 min
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Read or Dead Ep. #10: Geeking out on Tana French
Katie and Rincey use the news about the upcoming Tana French BBC adaptation to fawn over her books. This episode is sponsored by Gangster Nation by Tod Goldberg and Lit Chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
62 min
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Read or Dead Ep. #9: Can We Not
Katie and Rincey talk about the Miss Fisher film Kickstarter and the updated adaptation news for the Bill Clinton, James Patterson thriller. This episode is sponsored by Lit Chat, Trell by Dick Lehr, and Copycat by Alex Lake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
52 min
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Read or Dead Ep. #8: Worshipping the Ground Ste...
Katie and Rincey do a Stephen King themed episode! They talk about adaptations - including the new release of IT - their favorite books and more. This episode is sponsored by Good Me Bad Me by Ali Land and Dead in the Water by Denise Swanson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
61 min
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Read or Dead Ep. #7: Acting Like Veruca Salt Wi...
Katie and Rincey talk about real life mysteries that have surrounded mystery writers. This episode is sponsored by The Blind and the Unusual Suspects newsletter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
59 min