In this 163rd and FINAL episode of 2023's podcast The Thriller Zone, David & Tammy Temple discuss their top 10 books, films, and TV shows of the year. The dynamic duo begin by introducing the show by setting the holiday mood.

Next, they dive into their top 10 lists, starting with their favorite Television Shows and favorite Feature Films. Tammy also brings up favorite documentaries of the year.

And finally, and the "real reason" for the show, Dave & Tammy share their Top 10 Favorite Books of the year, as well as some of their favorite authors. Along the way, they recommend books by Don Winslow, Todd Goldberg, Chris Hauty, Tess Gerritsen, TJ Newman, William Landay, Robert Dugoni, Lee Goldberg, Lou Berney, and debut authors Jack Stewart, Bruce Borges, and T.R. Hendrix, as well as authors with whom they've become close friends, including Chris Hauty and Steve Stratton, to name a few.

They also mention upcoming books they're excited to read, then the conversation concludes with reflections on their respective gratitude for things they have in their lives, and the show wraps by Dave & Tammy sharing their well wishes for the New Year.

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Y'all have a great rest of the holidays, please celebrate the New Year in (safe) style, and we'll see you for SEASON SEVEN of The Thriller Zone with More Interviews, More High-profile Authors, More Debut Authors, More Podcast Features, More Giveaways, and MORE Face-to-face Interviews with All The Best Thriller Writers In The World.

Cheers!

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting
01:16 Top 10 Books, Films, and TV Shows
05:19 Television Shows
13:49 Films
25:02 Documentaries
51:27 Books
55:04 Introduction and Book Recommendations
59:13 Praise for TJ Newman and William Landay
01:00:08 Discussion of Robert Dugoni and Lee Goldberg
01:01:30 Lou Berney's Novels
01:04:17 Don Winslow's Trilogy
01:06:14 Todd Goldberg's "Gangsters Don't Die"
01:07:10 Chris Hauty's "Devil You Know"
01:09:01 Tess Gerritsen's "The Spy Coast"
01:09:30 Debut Authors: Jack Stewart, Bruce Borges, and T.R. Hendrix
01:12:30 Most Original Book: "Murder and Hacksford" by Rick Blywise
01:17:35 Upcoming Books to Read
01:20:52 Gratitude and Reflection on the Year
01:28:46 Closing Remarks and New Year Wishes

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