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A deep dive into our fascination with the unexplained, through relating stories of cryptids & UFO sightings.

Really well researched, & a very interesting book about why we continue to look for the unknown parts of the world. Because we want wonder, we want discovery. But also, there‘s a little exploration of how believing in these kind of theories can lead into believing more harmful conspiracy theories. 🌕🌕🌕🌗

At least the book is distracting me from the stress of the dentist appointment. 😅

This was our first listen for the roadtrip and it wasn‘t exactly what I expected it to be. There are some anecdotes of varying degrees of fame (from Nessie & Bigfoot to some lesser known cryptids like Altie in Darien, GA), alien abduction accounts and conspiracy theories, Dickey clearly approaches from a debunking/stance of disbelief. Unsubstantiated assumptions & sweeping statements can be off-putting. Slow-paced & not as much fun as I hoped!

My #spookyreadathon got a bit derailed in week 2 🤷🏻‍♀️. But I finally finished this tonight.

Without saying a word about the pandemic or the current political situation, it does a LOT toward explaining how we‘re fighting about basic provable facts. I was not expecting that.

Link to full review below. In short, I recommend it 👍🏻

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3078870296

As a kid, I was fascinated with Bigfoot and Nessie. As a young adult, I was obsessed with the X-files. Although I enjoyed the stories, I have never really believed any of them. Real discoveries of new species and actual missions to space are amazing. The unexplained phenomenon that Dickey explores is the attraction of conspiracy theories that defy science. I would have like more research into the psychology of the attraction, but I enjoyed it.

This book looks at cryptids and aliens, but mostly it's looking at the people who are searching for them and asking why. This is the second one of his books I've read, and I'm about to order the third one.

#catsoflitsy #litsycats

This book purports to explain why people believe in such things as UFOs, Sasquatch, aliens and such. I myself believe that Sasquatch exists. There is a lot of physical evidence which supports this. While the author does make a lot of good points in this book, he often makes allegations that he doesn‘t support with facts. In short, the book is an exercise in debunking and not much else. Two and a half stars.

https://www.luulit.com/product/the-unidentified-mythical-monsters-alien-encounte...

“Absolutely perfect for the current moment.“ (BuzzFeed)

America's favorite cultural historian and author of Ghostland takes a tour of the country's most persistent “unexplained“ phenomena.

If you liked Ghostland, I think you'll enjoy this exploration of the Sasquatch, UFOs and other unexplained phenomena. I like how Dickey doesn't try to persuade the reader to believe one way or the other, he offers the phenomenons, discusses various theories, then leaves it to the reader to decide what they believe. 4 💥💥💥💥

Didn't get to read much yesterday but still managed to finish my first book of #24B4Monday. It was an ok book.
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Author of Ghostlands, Dickey looks at the "fringe" concept, paranormal explanations and hypotheses to justify what can't be answered. From folklore, religion, economic demographics, and cultural histories, the book presents the theories of cryptids, lost civilizations, and UFO's in a more plausible idea.