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4.5/5

Shocking in both the incredible way it is written and the nature of the crimes it covers. I can see why it's considered a classic of the true crime genre. I don't think I ever would have picked it up, if it wasn't an #auldlangspine pick, but I'm very glad to have read it. I didn't want to put it down. Thanks @cseydel and @monalyisha.

My May Favourite: In Cold Blood 🔪 🩸

An oldie but a goodie.
This one's been recommended to me by a few people, and I'm happy I finally listened and read it.

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I'm so excited for my #auldlangspine list from @CSeydel. The only book on the list I've already read is My Friends by Fredrick Backman.

I'm going to prioritize reading In Cold Blood, Tress of the Emerald Sea, We Solve Murders, Mickey7, and The Stardust Grail in January, but there are so many other interesting books on this list that I'll hopefully manage to read at some point!

Thanks @monalyisha for organizing!

#ReadingBracket2025 #BookBracket2025 #ReadingBracket #BookBracket

Strong contenders this month but a clear winner with Capote‘s true-crime classic. But is that Brandon Sanderson I see sneaking into the Wild Card spot? #October

Absolutely tremendous narrative nonfiction about a botched robbery, a senseless mass murder, and the two young men responsible. Capote successfully navigates a sensational high-wire act: he writes complex, deeply humanizing portrayals of the murderers without seeming to excuse their actions, neglect the victims, or minimize the horrific crime. I found it fascinating how a variety of circumstances lined up just so, leading to the murders. 5⭐️

First time picking up a true crime book (till now it‘s only been documentaries & podcasts for me). Not sure if I like reading it as much as watching/listening, but overall a pretty enjoyable read.

And surprisingly found this one on one of my bookshelves. I remember reading it a long, long time ago and finding it fascinating. Gonna re-read.
#Murderer #CharacterCharm

A 10 out of 10! At times hard to read (likely given the nature of my profession), but a worthwhile read. #BookEighteenOf2025

My next two reads! First up is a re-read, In Cold Blood. Breakfast At Tiffany's is one of my top 5 favourite books, but I have no recollection of In Cold Blood. Looking forward to diving in. #BookEighteenOf2025

May #WrapUp

2 #OffTheShelf2025
1 #FictionalTraveler
1 #SeriesLove2025
5 #BookChain2025
4 #LitsyAtoZ
#BookSpin in progress
#DoubleSpin
2 #Pantone2025
1 #Classic
1 #NonFiction

4½ ✨

Reading very much like a work of Fiction, this brutal account of the Clutter Murders is bone chilling.

Not only is Capote a masterful writer, but his dedication to obtaining all the information needed for this recounting amazes me - especially taking into account the when. No quick Google searches to check facts, or see photos of places. Just feet on the ground investigation.

A reconstructed telling of the murder and investigation of an esteemed Kansas family, and the psychological profile of their killers

True Crime ✨ Violence ✨ Motive

#HauntedShelf
@PuddleJumper @Jadams89 #FrightClub
#BookScavengerHunt
#cold

Playing catch-up.

#Chilling
#WickedWhispers @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Book scavenger hunt - blood #hauntedshelf @PuddleJumper #flerken

I might the last person who hadn‘t read this true crime narrative. Very well written and the cast of people involved well developed! Reads (listens) like a novel!

Chilling clinical descriptions of psychothopy.

I now need to go down the rabbit hole to learn more about Capote and his relationship with this story, which I understand had a significant impact on him.

This one started my love of all things true crime, even though it scared the bejesus out of me!

#Aboutabook
@alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@eggs

#AboutABook
#BasedOnTrueStory
@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Very close to nonfiction, but still considered fiction. Well, #faction. Or a #nonfictionnovel

Finally got to read it. Took him 5 years of research. I‘ve watched old interviews. My brother has a copy of the 1968 movie .👏👏. It‘s the one I want to watch as it‘s the one Truman had complete control of. Lots of old stuff about it all on YouTube and Google. Excellent writing. Glad I finally got to read it. My reading slow at the moment. Weather here is so nice . I‘ve been out and about a lot.

#TrueCrime 🩸 #ItTakesAllKinds ☘️🌈🌷🌞

#BookNerd 🤓📚💙

I hosted the library/senior center book club this month and read In Cold Blood. One of the ladies read Furious Hours. She tied Lee & Capote together which I didn‘t know about and I got a little lesson in their history. I had no idea Lee Harper helped Capote do the research on this one and that they were childhood friends! As for the book, I enjoyed it but some of the story annoyed me. I added Furious Hours to my TBR. I‘m so curious!

#OnThisDay #Nov15

#AutumnPlease #HHC #HalloweenHexesCoven #Scarathlon
#SmallTownMurder
@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

This one came to my mind pretty quickly. No idea why.

Published in 1965, this book is dry, beyond detailed and dithers all over the place. I dont need a detailed description of the lead detectives cat or the history of every prisoner on death row during the time period. What a load of babble.

The actual murders, motive and subsequent court case was interesting but I could have done myself a favour and just read the Wikipedia page.

Sorry Truman, you need a good edit in my opinion.

I believe this is the first #truecrime book that I ever read. I will never forget it.

#bookbinge

30 Book Recommendations in 30 Days — Day 25 “In Cold Blood,” by Truman Capote. One of the tragedies of Capote‘s life is that he was not very prolific, but the work we do have from him is outstanding.

This was quite a harrowing story. It was told very well, although I do wonder how how all of that dialogue could have been verifiable fact.

(Discussing ICB)
Todd Field “You've never seen this?“
Cate Blanchett “No because I've read it...& I loved it... you know when you love a book so deeply, I read it so many times...“
Wonderful ??
Have you seen this @MicheleinPhilly
https://twitter.com/Criterion/status/1585312369705615361

#Scarathlon Daily Photo Prompt Day 10 #Crime

I‘ve fallen behind on my photo posts again, so getting caught up today!

I feel like this book is still the ur-text for the true crime genre, while Capote‘s prose maintains its status as a classic work of non-fiction.

#TeamSlaughter

I love true #crime and this is a favorite! #scarathlondailyprompts @Clwojick #teamslaughter

The second-best-selling true crime book in history (behind Vincent Bugliosi's “Helter Skelter”), Capote‘s telling of the Clutter Family murders is considered a pioneering book of the non-fiction novel/novelization of true crime genre and sky-rocketed him into literary fame, even though the accuracy of the book was questioned by some critics. #scarathlondailyprompts #crime #teamslaughter

I love murder documentaries so I was so excited to read this. And. I. Loved. It. This is the first book in a long time where I forgot that I was reading it. I flew through the pages so quickly. The writing is fantastic. I was nervous that it was going to be boring, but it had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The way Capote documented the events was incredible, I had to keep reminding myself that everything was true. 100/10

This was a dark true story of a two killers murdering an innocent family. The book is considered to be a classic and started the true crime genre.

I could have powered through finally but really I just didn't want to. And this isn't the first time this hold has come in. So I give up. Because obviously I did not find this captivating enough to finish.

Picked up so many good books during my recent #libraryhaul that I had to sort them by due date to answer the question “what should I read first?“

Does anyone else do this?

Thanks for the tag @TheNeverendingTBR 👍🏻

1. The tagged book had a huge impact on me when I first read it. I saw people/ the world differently

2. Yes , I will wear something green , and watch the parades , and raise a glass 👍🏻💚

I tag all who would like to join in.. #TwoforTuesday

Reading this for the second time. What are you reading today?

The village of Holcomb stands on the high wheat plains of western Kansas, a lonesome area that other Kansans call "out there."

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

Hey, guys! I had some fun picking out true crime titles last night for this round of #lmpbc and I was curious what your thoughts are. I am excited to be reading with you guys! #teamt #teammoremurder #groupt

First true crime

Been MIA lately with tarot studies and Christmas BUT since we got this little guy (Jasper), I feel I may be back to listening to many audiobooks as I try to balance my own running workouts with the multiple long walks a day this dude needs! I can't wait for the day when I have a running buddy!
Currently, listening to In Cold Blood (so festive, I know 🤪).

#BookCoverChallenge
Day 133.
Here I will note 365 books (or as many as I will have before I get tired) that have shaped my taste in literature. No explanations, no reviews. Just the cover of the book.
I do not challenge anyone. You are all welcome to take part.

We are coming to the end of October (already?!) and the end of this awesome book.

The way Perry is written, there are time I found my self feeling bad for him despite the horrors of his character.

Can you think of a time you‘ve had conflicting feelings, intended in the writing or not, for a character that is, or implied to be, evil or the villain?

#thatsclassic

Hey there #thatsclassic readers! Time for another check in.

I really loved this book and honestly felt like I was reading a purely fictional story. The way it was written really took me out of it feeling clinical. Did you feel this way?

This officially ranks high in my true crime reads. What are some of your favorite true crime stories? Some of mine are Columbine and American Predator.

I really enjoy true crime, but I get scared easily so don‘t partake often 🤣
I chose to listen to this one on audio for #ThatsClassic during my commute and it was so good! The narrator was amazing, and the book itself riveting. From the discovery of the crime through to the search for clues, the arrest and the time in prison, it really covered all bases. And actually, I found it more sad than scary… great pick!

I loved this! I‘m so glad I finally got around to reading it.

It takes great artistry to be able to paint a character as a villain and sympathetic at the same time.

So worth the read!
#thatsclassic #bookspinbingo

Checking in: #thatsclassic

As I‘ve been working through part one I‘m struck by the presence of the rural setting. In some ways it feels like it‘s own character in the story.

This makes me think of other stories where the setting is so prominent. The first thing I think of is Great Gatsby and the distinction of East/West Egg.

What are your thoughts on this? Any books where the location is key to the story?