Blindness by Jose Saramago is a dark read, however, it holds a great plotline told by a talented and creative writer. Have you read this?

This year I listened to quite a few audiobooks and picked out some of my favorites, along with a couple honorable mentions. Hit up the website for links to all of the resources mentioned in the episode.

The names Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold will forever be attached to one of the most horrific and terrible events to have happened. I had read Dave Cullen's book, Columbine, but was surprised to later learn that Sue Klebold, the mother of Dylan Klebold, wrote a book in 2016. In this episode, I discuss A Mother's Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy and why it is an important read.

For links mentioned in this episode as well as recommended reading, visit www.haveyoureadthispodcast.com

Just before the release of Ben Bookman's latest horror novel, terrible crimes are happening in the exact fashion as described in his new book. A vet detective and his rookie daughter jump on the case as they discover some grisly murders. But that is only the beginning of the story.

I loved reading The Nightmare Man and think you will, too, so much so that I thought I would dedicate about 20 minutes offering reasons why this is worth checking out.

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Would you believe me if I told you that a police department dropped a bomb on its own citizens? Would you believe me if I told you this happened in the mid-80s? Would you believe me if I told you that couldn't find any book about this in your library? Episode 5 is out and the subject is the MOVE bombing in Philadelphia in 1985.

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Just a little overview on some of the books I read over the last month and which ones I think would be worth checking out. I also ventured out of my comfort zone and attended a local book club social, so naturally, I just had to share my thoughts on that.

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David Domine

James Markert

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Background music, "LoFi Chill", by BoDleasons and "Lofi Study", by FASSounds both via Pixabay.

The Painted Bird is one of those books that has stuck with me well after reading. It is one you cannot forget, powerfully violent, and full of symbolism while also being wrapped in controversy.

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If you launch a podcast about your love for books, it seems only right to make the inaugural episode about the book that officially turned you into a reader. For me, that book was Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. This book chronicles the disastrous 1996 Mt. Everest expedition where many died attempting to reach the "roof of the world". It was, and remains to this day, one of my favorite books, so well written and embraced by readers, regardless of the genre of book they prefer. In this episode, I talk about the background of the book, what makes it so special, and why this story has a timeless relevance.

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Welcome to "Have You Read This?" where I will do my best to mix in book suggestions and reviews among the muddy waters of sarcasm and dry humor. This episode is my introduction, how I managed to read nearly 300 books over the past few years (all by myself, I might add), how this podcast came to be, and what to expect.

Jon Acuff's archive on reading more:

http://www.jonacuff.com/read100