3 Books I’d Sell My Soul to Read for the First Time Again
3 Books I’d Sell My Soul to Read for the First Time Again
Greetings from the beyond, I’m Mattox, posting the first blog on The Giggity Goobers, and I’m ecstatic to share three books I would do anything to read for the first time again.
1. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
And Then There Were None’s book cover (Source)
Agatha Christie, a literary icon, claimed the third spot in her era, surpassed only by the timeless classics, the Bible and Shakespeare. Her ingenious approach to Murder Mysteries set her apart, as each captivating tale introduced a fresh, unanticipated concept. Among her most beloved works, "And Then There Were None" stands out, guiding readers through the gripping odyssey of ten unacquainted individuals lured to a secluded island in Devonshire, England. The audience relishes in the unraveling of their sanity as they are picked off one by one. Now, who’s the murderer? Only time will tell.
2. They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzel Hall
They All Fall Down’s book cover (Source)
They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzel Hall takes the murder mystery genre by storm as the audience is taken through Miriam Macy’s life as she travels to a remote island in the Pacific with seven total strangers. The reader can have the delight of observing the characters' mental deterioration and the unveiling of their sinister hidden truths,with the book taking inspiration from the novel And Then There Were None. The book is a truly wonderful read, and with Hall’s astounding word choices, it truly is captivating. But be warned, there is foul language, including one, maybe two instances of the n-word. So be warned.
3. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’s cover art plus background decoration (Source)
The novel A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson follows the life of Pippa Fitz-Amobi on her journey to find the killer of Andie Bell, a murdered girl five years ago in the book, despite the connotation that Sal Singh, Andie’s old boyfriend, had committed the crime and then proceeded to commit suicide a day later. Jackson’s storytelling throughout the literary piece is impeccable, throwing in bits and pieces of the murder letting the audience attempt to guess the conclusion and then completely disrupting it when a new piece of evidence gets thrown into the mix. And this is the same for the other two books within the trilogy: Good Girl, Bad Blood and As Good as Dead. Now, who murdered Andie Bell? And what exactly happened that night?
This brings me to the end of this week’s blog, with three captivating and fast-paced novels. I will also leave some alternative great reads below (of course they’re murder mystery), but now, I bid you adieu.
14 Ways to Die by Vincent Ralph
How to SurviveYour Murder by Danielle Valentine
Killer Content by Kiley Roache
Never Coming Home by Kate Williams
The Last Witness by Claire McFall
They’ll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman
One of Us is Lying Series by Karen M. McManus
The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie
Cover: Stack of murder mystery/thriller books in front of window (Source: me)
Thank you for the recommendations! I will definitely check them out! Also, your summaries of the books were very well written!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness all these books look so good. Thank you for adding more books to my ever-growing list of books to lead.
ReplyDeleteHey Mattox! I've always been into murder mysteries but have never had anyone to recommend specific novels to me. This list is super helpful, and I will definitely use these suggestions in the future! I think I'm going to start with A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, and I'd love to talk with you about the book once I finish!
ReplyDeleteSeeing the "And Then There Were None" description. Has peaked my interest. I like murder mystery titles and this book seems very interesting. I would love to check this book out and read it sometime.
ReplyDeleteI should probably try reading a murder mystery book sometime. Thanks for giving me books in a new genre for me to check out! Your descriptions of the books were also really vivid and detailed.
ReplyDeleteI have never gotten into the murder mystery genre, as I prefer a build up of tension in the setting and between characters as the suspense ramps up in a story. However, the suspense of a murder mystery is both enticing and exciting, which I don't encounter often in my choice of literature. I think I might give these a try, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThey all look and sound amazing, I am not surprised that you like them so much. do you have a copy of They All Fall Down? it looks interesting and fun to read.
ReplyDeleteSorry! I don't have a copy (got it from the library), but you could probably find it from the school library, or any library you have access to :)
DeleteI read A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and One Of Us Is Lying but I haven't read any of the others on your list. They sound good though, and I think I will read And Then They Were None first.
ReplyDelete:) All of the books within this article are actual bangers. You should totally read all of them :)
DeleteThis was a really fun post to read! I liked all the pictures you added. I haven't read many murder mystery books, but it sounds like an interesting genre. I've heard a lot of people recommend A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, so I guess I should finally read it!
ReplyDeleteA Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a great read! At my old school, there was a phase where it was the 'in' book lol
DeleteYou should definitely read it!
Thanks for the amazing book recommendations. I will have to check these out as I am also a big fan of a good Murder Mystery.
ReplyDeleteMattox!!! Your writing style is so fun! Your style contains many descriptive, and advanced words, but your ability to categorize and organize them in such a fluid way lets your point be taken on so many more different levels! You are the writer I am aspiring to try to be, you basically made your own style, and you succeeded beyond it. I will be waiting for your next one, and I'll be taking some notes from you.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of these books before, but they all sound really interesting. I'm a fan of murder mysteries so I'll have to check these out. A Good Girls Guide to Murder is a book that I've wanted to read for a while, so thank you for your opinion on it!
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ReplyDeleteI read A Good Girl's Guide to Murder before, and I really liked it too! In fact, this book got me interested in the murder mystery genre. Since reading A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, I've read books like The Good Girls and The Headmaster's List. The rest of the books you recommended also sound interesting, so I'll check them out soon!
Mattox, thank you for all these great recommendations! I have to admit I haven't heard about many of these books, though I have read One of us is Lying; I enjoyed the book but considered it more of a drama than mystery. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on it!
ReplyDeleteHey Mattox! Thank you for the book recommendations! I've never really read any murder mystery books but I would be interested to give them a try! I think I might check out And Then There Were None.... Great blog post and thanks for extending my already long list of books I need to read!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recommendations! I really enjoyed reading A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and your summary is really great! I will check the other books out too.
ReplyDeleteYo Mattox, thanks for the recommendations and reviews and every one else for the reviews! I will probably read A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder as many good reviews from y'all.
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