The Vanishing Triangle describes a section of Ireland where eight women have disappeared. Some of their bodies are found and some are not. The author discusses each of the cases, giving the readers a view of the complicated social/political/economic factors that may have prevented the solving of such cases.
Category: Podcasts
Mared & Karen: Podcast Review
The podcast ‘Mared & Karen’ was originally recommended to me by a person on a true crime podcast group on Facebook. You can usually find me loitering there for good recommendations to listen to while I am at work. I chose this series because it seemed reasonably short and I found the synopsis for the podcast intriguing.
S-Town: Podcast Review
S-Town is an investigative journalism podcast hosted by Brian Reed and created by the producers of Serial and This American Life. It is not a work of fiction despite the fact at times it may seem like it.
When The Dogs Don’t Bark – Angela Gallop: Book Review
I picked up 'When The Dogs Don't Bark' in a local independent bookshop when my husband and I popped in. As soon as I saw the cover, I needed to have it due to the fact it stirred my current interest in true crime.
Top Three True Crime Podcasts
True crime has become increasingly popular over the past few years. From podcasts to books, we can’t seem to stop devouring it. Personally, I love listening to podcasts. They manage to keep my brain engaged as I work, and my mind active in the gym. Of course, I do love a good story.
Silent Reading Parties: The Most Antisocial Event of the Year!
Nobody wants to go out on a weeknight. If you’re like me you will be too paranoid about the amount of alcohol you consume and the time you leave because you have to be in work the next day. Is it any wonder that Silent Reading Parties have become one of the most anticipated events of the year among the antisocial?
Book Haul: June
I was a little early to sewing class the other day so decided to pop in to the little local book shop nearby. I was in there five minutes…
Reading Glasses: Podcast Review
I’m trying to branch out from true crime podcasts at the moment and as you know I am a massive reader so thought why not give it a shot? Honestly, I wasn’t sure how a podcast about books would translate, I didn’t have great expectations. Thankfully the episodes for this podcast are in thirty minute instalments, so you can slip them into your daily commute or listen to them in short bursts.