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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 51 MIN

Book recommendation bonanza: crime books for people who don't usually read crime

from Better Words · host Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey

This episode Michelle is giving a round-up of crime book recommendations, especially for people who don’t think they’re fans of crime as a genre. Before we get into that, she shares a fun fact about a connection between The Book Thief and Heated Rivalry. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Caitlin’s amazing knitted vest!Garden Yourself Happy by Jonny HincksFollow Johnny on Instagram for daily dopamine hits whether you’re into plants or not Deadloch (TV series)Wentworth (TV series)A Beginner’s Guide to Breaking & Entering and Bad Deeds by Andrew Hunter Murray*The Hamish & Andy Podcast episode 320 Burg Boys!Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin StevensonEveryone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson*Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson*Everyone in This Bank is a Thief by Benjamin StevensonKnives Out (film)Death By Noir by Olly Smith*Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery*10 Marchfield Square and Murder Like Clockwork by Nicola Whyte*Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth*The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett*The Five by Hallie RubenholdThe Story of a Murder by Hallie Rubenhold*It’s Not What You Think by Clare MacintoshThe Year of the Rat by Harry ShukmanThe Grapevine by Kate KempPuberty Blues (TV show)A Bad, Bad Place by Frances CrawfordOld School (TV show)Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. Make sure you're following the podcast so new episodes appear in your feed as soon as they're available.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod

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