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Sarah Weinman Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.

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Sarah Weinman is an author and book critic. Crime Lady. Columnist, @nytimesbooks. Author, SCOUNDREL & THE REAL LOLITA. Editor, UNSPEAKABLE ACTS & EVIDENCE OF THINGS SEEN. Next: WITHOUT CONSENT. She/her.

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Book Cover for: Fox Creek, William Kent Krueger

Fox Creek

William Kent Krueger
Sarah WeinmanSarah Weinman

This genuinely thrilling and atmospheric novel brims with characters who are easy to root for. The pacing isn’t perfect ... but when Cork, Henry and the others faced mortal danger, my heart leaped into my throat. For those new to the series, “Fox Creek” is a strong entry point.

Paperback, 2023

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Please See Us, Caitlin Mullen

Please See Us

Caitlin Mullen
Sarah WeinmanSarah Weinman

Somehow I missed reading this debut crime novel (which won the Edgar Award) when it was published in 2020 and I think it would have made my best-of-year list then. Anyway yes it is that good.

Paperback, 2020

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Blue Castle, L. M. Montgomery

The Blue Castle

L. M. Montgomery
Sarah WeinmanSarah Weinman

@rachsyme it looks like L.M. Montgomery's THE BLUE CASTLE isn't in print anymore?? (there are bootleg copies, which do not count) anyway still my favorite of her books

Paperback, 2014

$11.99$5.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Mythmakers, Keziah Weir

The Mythmakers

Keziah Weir
Sarah WeinmanSarah Weinman

This is such a lovely essay by @keziahweir (whose debut novel THE MYTHMAKERS is still rattling around in my brain months after I finished it) on being raised by classical musician parents. https://t.co/Xc1PRLDA0j

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Book Cover for: North Woods, Daniel Mason

North Woods

Daniel Mason
Sarah WeinmanSarah Weinman

I’m really glad I took the time this weekend to read this wonderfully inventive novel. Also: a surprising amount of true crime, in ways I will not spoil but are integral to the narrative.

Paperback, 2024

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Under the Bridge, Rebecca Godfrey

Under the Bridge

Rebecca Godfrey
Sarah WeinmanSarah Weinman

We did not have nearly enough of Rebecca Godfrey's writing in the world, but what she produced -- a marvelous novel, THE TORN SKIRT, and a groundbreaking work of true crime, UNDER THE BRIDGE -- was masterful and will live on.

Paperback, 2019

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel Van Der Kolk

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Bessel Van Der Kolk
Sarah WeinmanSarah Weinman

Sorry/not sorry to report this book is legit great

Paperback, 2015

$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York, Elon Green

Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York

Elon Green
Sarah WeinmanSarah Weinman

@lindsaydevon Thanks so much for reading both of my books. You should also definitely read LAST CALL by Elon Green and both of Elizabeth Greenwood's books, PLAYING DEAD and LOVE LOCKDOWN.

Paperback, 2022

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Presumed Innocent, Scott Turow

Presumed Innocent

Scott Turow
Sarah WeinmanSarah Weinman

@amandamull if you read GONE GIRL you should also read THE SILENT WIFE by ASA Harrison and PRESUMED INNOCENT by Scott Turow; Megan Abbott's collected works; Laura Lippman's standalones; Kate Atkinson's Jackson Brodie series.

Paperback, 2023

$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: A Private Spy: The Letters of John Le Carré, John Le Carré

A Private Spy: The Letters of John Le Carré

John Le Carré
Sarah WeinmanSarah Weinman

Deep freeze reading.

Hardcover, 2022

$40.00$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book