I've set this challenge on Storygraph. I came up with Long Reads Workout 2026 to read books that are long and intimidating but want to read.
I'm starting with Hannibal Rising at 350+ pages and working all the way round to Hilary Mantel's A Place of Greater Safety, that is 600+ pages. If you're interested to do this this challenge on Storygraph I put the link below.
Or tag me, @AnishaInkspill, here with #3BookChallenge2026.
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so-so⭐️⭐️/5️⃣
Binged the movies and series so thought I'd give the book a go. It's a decent read, but the movie is very true to the book so I probably spoiled it a bit for myself.
pickThis was so good!! I recommend it if you enjoy exploring the “dark” minds of killers. Hannibal was a minor character.
#FrightClub #HauntedShelf #trappedinaspookyhouse
so-so⭐️⭐️ Far-fetched, and at times, gruesome backstory on Lecter. Thank the gods it was shorter than Hannibal, but still not a great read. That the first two books were utterly brilliant and that the last two were so not is truly disappointing.
pan⭐️⭐️ This is no where near the level of Red Dragon nor Silence of the Lambs. Shockingly boring and waaay too long. Felt very forced, and a blatant attempt to capitalize on the success of the Lambs film.
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ FBI trainee Clarice Starling is tasked with interviewing Dr. Hannibal Lecter in hopes that he can assist in catching an active serial murderer. Gratefully, I‘ve never seen the film, so I was able to create this in my head, and it was disturbingly brilliant.
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ After recently reading Mindhunter, I had to finally try this fictionalization of famous FBI profiler John Douglas. Book one in the Hannibal series, this follows the Tooth Fairy / Red Dragon murders. Imprisoned Dr. Lecter helps detectives catch the serial killer. Sort of. Backstory and development are disturbingly excellent. Lecter is an incredible side character. So creepy.
September #WrapUp
4 Books Completed:
2 part of #SeriesLove2023
#NonFiction
All contribute to #Pantone2023 as well
🏆 Favourite: Hannibal Rising
🥇Honorable mention: The Fiery Heart
🫤 Least favourite: Unmasked
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xB17c0YZ6-IcngwWteNPyWiwoLn3bvcb7kjtqOLu... 6d
@dabbe not a problem and thanks
and wishing you both a Happy New Year's Eve 🎇😊💚 5d