This episode explores the differences between thriller, mystery, and suspense novels. The labels are often used interchangeably, but they really are distinct genres. We present the requirements of each and offer some suggestions to add to your TBRs. Enjoy, friends!
Julia’s Books:
- Behind Closed Doors by B. A. Paris
- And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
- Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
- The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King
- Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Demon by James Lovegrove
- We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin
- A Simple Favor by Darcy Bell
- 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
- Outside by Jonas Jonasson
- Dan Brown (author)
Stephany’s Books:
- None of This is True by Lisa Jewell, audiobook with full cast narration
- Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart
- The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth
- Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
- Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson
- The Maisie Dobbs mystery series by Jacqueline Winspear
- The Myrtle Hardcastle mystery series by Elizabeth Bunce
- The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sherlock Holmes
- A Study in Scarlet by Sherlock Holmes
- The Lost Man by Jane Harper
- Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
- Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
- T. J. Newman (author)
Also mentioned:
- British Library Crime Classics
- Tom Clancy (author)
- John Grisham (author)
- Robin Cook (author)
- Brad Thor (author)
- Mark Greaney
- S3, Chapter 3: 3 Peas in a Pod (The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King with Rebecca White)
- Chapter 8 Timey Wimey Books
- S2, Chapter 9: 3 Peas in a Pod (Outside by Ragnar Jónasson with Jay Yoder)
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show. To support The Book Snug Podcast:
- Write a review and/or rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
- Follow The Book Snug Podcast on Instagram
- Follow The Book Snug Podcast on Facebook
- Share this episode with fellow book lovers
Say hello at thebooksnugpodcast@gmail.com.
Intro/Outro music: Summer Fling by L-Ray Music
Popular Podcasts
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.