Thrillers, killers and Icelandic noir: The best books for October
Summary
Librarians Dina Molloy and Tracy McManus share their top book recommendations for October, spanning thrillers, family sagas, and humor. Highlights include Rebecca Phipson’s crime novel *How to Get Away with Murder*, Min Jin Lee’s *Pachinko* follow-up *American Hagwon*, and Paul Howard’s satirical take on Irish reunification. The segment also features spooky debut *The Counting Game*, Amalfi Coast mystery *The Honeymoon Suite*, and Bruce Holsinger’s *Culability*.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest librarians
Review of How to Get Away with Murder
Review of American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee
Review of The Depths by Yrsa Sigurdardottir
Review of Paul Howard's Irish reunification novel
Review of The Counting Game by Shid Nolan
Review of The Honeymoon Suite
Review of Culability by Bruce Halsinger
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