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Finished this earlier in the week as a leftover from October.

It edges past a so-so mostly because I find Grann‘s writing to be consistently compelling, but I definitely prefer a long-form deep dive over this collection of independent (and previously published) articles that just happen to have the common thread of humanity‘s darkness.

Late Independent Bookstore Day post: Of course I found my way to some bookstores yesterday. The Wolfe book was on the freebie shelf, and I haven‘t even read the first in Lyla Sage‘s series, but because I really love the covers, I went ahead and bought the second one. And the socks, well, that‘s just how I live my life. There‘s reading books and there‘s buying books, and I‘m really good at both. 😆🤷🏼‍♀️

So interesting! Loved these true crime stories of a Sherlock Holmes enthusiast, mobsters, murderers, a giant squid, a possible arsonist and more. Fascinating! Highly recommend to true crime fans! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #19822022 #Challenge #2010 @Librarybelle

#currentlisten #audiowalking #BFC22 @wanderinglynn

Day 17 - #PurpleCover #NamasteNovember #TheDevilandSherlockHolmes #DavidGrann

The Devil and Sherlock Holmes has multiple stories and ALL TRUE except Sherlock Holmes. There's true crime, passion, and even a sea story about a man's passion on finding the largest squid. The story about Chris who perfected the perfect crime and wrote about it is superb! There's also a true story of the greatest baseball stealer ever and one you'll never forget!

High praise. I am thinking of buying a subscription to the New Yorker to see more of this type of writing. Excellent read!!

#ReadHarder19 - 11/24 (book by a journalist)

Time for Litsy awards!!

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This is a series of long form essays previously published in The New Yorker, New Republic, et al. The first set was the most true to the title, tales of murder and trial, the the second third is the “obsession” section including the “Old man and the gun” story and the last are the devils- the Aryan Brotherhood, Haitian death squads, the mafia in Cleveland. Some hits and misses- I think the title is misleading. Ok but there are better from Grann.

My next commute read- #NonFictionNovember. I bought Sherlock at a craft fair 20 years ago and I guard him behind glass on my bookshelf; however, Iet him out for this pic because “The Game‘s Afoot!”

Day 21 - #purple #blackcatchallenge

I‘m looking forward to reading this purple book.

1. Picture of a room in a National Trust property
2. Tagged. Some of the stories are interesting but it's probably getting a so-so rating.
3. Don't know.
4. Cat's blanket.
5. 🎶 it's alright, it's ok, it doesn't matter if you're old and grey 🎶

#Humpdaypost @MinDea

This is my second David Grann book and he is quickly becoming a favorite non-fiction writer for me. The essays on the squid hunter, sandhogs/NY‘s water supply, and the possible wrongful execution in Texas were the most interesting to me. I didn‘t care for the one about the baseball player. Overall, I‘m sure there is something of interest for everyone. #LitsyAtoZ #NonFictionchallenge2018

These are a random, but really good collection of nonfiction stories. The giant squid one was my favorite, followed by the mob story...which shows how random they are! #audiobook #nonfiction (also my dogs are cuter than the book cover....)

Is it possible for David Grann to write a bad book?

Up next! The Devil and Sherlock Holmes... Should be a good #october #booktober read! Give me those #hallowreads

Representing Sherlock Holmes on this beautiful (but HOT) Saturday in Alabama! ❤️🕵🏻🔎

Sometimes, my favorite recommendations from the All the Books podcast come when they mention an older title offhand. I love the new releases, but both @Liberty and @rebeccaschinsky have amazing backlist! I couldn't buy this one fast enough, and now I finally have the chance to start it!