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Michael Jensen's avatar

I LOVED The Ruins, at least until the end, which I didn't think quite worked. But otherwise, super creepy!

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Michelle Wilson's avatar

So creepy!

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Oh that was really creepy!! Those vines!

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Paula Richmond's avatar

Two Mary Stewart books come to mind: The Moonspinners and This Rough Magic. Both set in Greece while the heroine is on holiday. Loved the Hayley Mills movie!

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Stefanie Schulenberg's avatar

Great list! I’ve read and loved The Hunting Party and A Rule Against Murder, and I’m looking forward to more books from the list. May your own travels be smooth and uneventful 😀

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Louise A white's avatar

I have been following you both for a long time. Just sending positive energy and gratitude for your TIME and energy!! peace and love. LW 💐

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anna elizabeth's avatar

Put The Last Cruise and Colour's Scheme on hold at the library! Everyone seems to love The Ruins...but is this 'bad dreams for months' level horror? Or simply amazing writing into the 'creep factor without nightmares' level?

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Michelle Wilson's avatar

Ever since it was featured on an early SSP episode, I have loved THE LAST CRUISE and recommend it widely. The best of all-an excellent book with a great story that the book world was not clamoring for everyone to read. That is why I really enjoy SSP-wxcellent recommendations that are usually off the beaten path!

And I secretly would love to be Phryne Fisher! While the books are awesome, I cannot recommend the show more strongly. Just to get a look at those outfits described so well in the books and the slow burn sexual tension between her and Jack! Chef's Kiss! She is incredibley brave, very social justice minded all with incredible joi de vivre!

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Carrie Cahill Mulligan's avatar

I read Alex Garland's The Beach while visiting Thailand and let me tell you! Fully enjoyed the experience, and was especially glad to only visit that particular beach on the pages. :)

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Elizaebeth's avatar

Kate Christansen's The Last Cruise is absolutely haunting (I bought it after your ships episode). Her description of music and life as part of a string quartet is excellent (many authors punt when they try to describe music/musicians); the food descriptions are tantalyzing; the clothing and decor details are deft...And, oh, that ending. I can't stop thinking about it, 2 years on.

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