{"id":2091,"date":"2017-03-07T16:13:14","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T20:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/?p=2091"},"modified":"2024-05-29T10:03:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T14:03:24","slug":"9-blow-your-mind-mystery-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/9-blow-your-mind-mystery-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Blow Your Mind Mysteries To Spice Up Your Reading"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro\">It sounds clich\u00e9, but there is a certain genius about reading that works. It\u2019s hard to put a finger on it, but books can take you anywhere, anytime, especially the extra special ones that are captivating and hard to forget.<\/p>\n<h2>A particular genre may not work for you every time, but there\u2019s a lot of good reading happening.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/mystery-thriller-books\/mystery-thriller-books1.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-design-7.png\" alt=\"Favorite Mystery Books\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-design-7.png 800w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-design-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-design-7-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-design-7-340x191.png 340w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-design-7-450x253.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 94vw, (max-width: 800px) 88vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/mystery-thriller-books\/mystery-thriller-books1.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2104 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-design-9.png\" alt=\"Favorite Mystery Authors\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-design-9.png 400w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-design-9-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-design-9-340x170.png 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 94vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><a style=\"color: #993366;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/mystery-thriller-books\/mystery-thriller-books1.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Through To Read The Book Jackets\u00a0And Our Reviews<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind, this is coming from someone who reads a lot,\u00a0but all told, it&#8217;s possibly the best way to idle away the time.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m simply saying &#8211; I have a good relationship with books, a long-standing one; we never seem to tire of each other. I don\u2019t get a huge adrenaline rush from reading, but I do get emotionally invested and inspired.<\/p>\n<p>Now, most of the time, it&#8217;s Historical Fiction that pulls me in. I find the storylines powerful and profound, and I love being immersed in different eras and cultures. It\u2019s a wonderful way to see life from a different perspective and appreciate how change happens.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/mystery-thriller-books\/mystery-thriller-books1.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2106 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800px-x-450px-\u2013-mystery2.png\" alt=\"Favorite Mystery Books \" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800px-x-450px-\u2013-mystery2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800px-x-450px-\u2013-mystery2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800px-x-450px-\u2013-mystery2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800px-x-450px-\u2013-mystery2-340x191.png 340w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800px-x-450px-\u2013-mystery2-450x253.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 94vw, (max-width: 800px) 88vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/mystery-thriller-books\/mystery-thriller-books1.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2107 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/400px-x-200px-mystery-author2.png\" alt=\"Favorite Mystery Authors\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/400px-x-200px-mystery-author2.png 400w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/400px-x-200px-mystery-author2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/400px-x-200px-mystery-author2-340x170.png 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 94vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><a style=\"color: #993366;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/mystery-thriller-books\/mystery-thriller-books1.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Through To Read The Book Jackets\u00a0And Our Reviews<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Still, what every avid reader needs is diversity. I think you know what I mean.<\/h2>\n<p>You pick up a book, one you couldn\u2019t wait to start. It\u2019s your favorite author or genre, then \u2013 nothing. \u00a0It greets you with blah!\u00a0 Well, when my reading dips into feeling ho-hum and stops speaking to me, I typically turn to mysteries and thrillers. \u00a0They always deliver a fantastic diversion.<br \/>\nMaybe I like Mysteries because I\u2019m curious and love a good puzzle, and looking for clues and trying to figure out the twists and turns or playing detective and guessing the culprit, satisfies this curiosity. And, it\u2019s certainly a safe way to get some thrills, which indulges my conservative side.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/mystery-thriller-books\/mystery-thriller-books1.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2109 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-800px-x-450px-\u2013-mystery3.png\" alt=\"Favorite Mystery Books\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-800px-x-450px-\u2013-mystery3.png 800w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-800px-x-450px-\u2013-mystery3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-800px-x-450px-\u2013-mystery3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-800px-x-450px-\u2013-mystery3-340x191.png 340w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-800px-x-450px-\u2013-mystery3-450x253.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 94vw, (max-width: 800px) 88vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/mystery-thriller-books\/mystery-thriller-books1.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2110 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-400px-x-200px-mystery-author3-2.png\" alt=\"Favorite Mystery Authors\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-400px-x-200px-mystery-author3-2.png 400w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-400px-x-200px-mystery-author3-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-400px-x-200px-mystery-author3-2-340x170.png 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 94vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><a style=\"color: #993366;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/mystery-thriller-books\/mystery-thriller-books1.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Through To Read The Book Jackets\u00a0And Our Reviews<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Still, much like historical fiction, mysteries explore humanity and examine the human condition. There is always a villain to remind us of the evil in the world. There is always the good guy to fight for what\u2019s right. There is always a crime, and most importantly, there is always justice; life is good \u00a0&#8211; balance is restored.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a mystery fan or your reading needs a pick me up, and you like the idea of trying something new, take a look at the best mysteries and thrillers I\u2019ve read lately, and maybe hang out with one of them for a while. They are all good, and there is something for everyone.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em>Happy Reading,<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><em>Linda<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a style=\"color: #993366;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/mystery-thriller-books\/mystery-thriller-books1.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Through To Read The Book Jackets\u00a0And Our Reviews<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Or Visit our Website:<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/?utm_source=Blog%20Post%20Bestseller&amp;utm_campaign=blogbestseller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">PrincetonBookReview.com<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><code><\/code><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-3.png\" alt=\"PrincetonBookReview.com's best mystery book\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-3.png 800w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-3-340x340.png 340w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-3-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-3-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 94vw, (max-width: 800px) 88vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Sometimes all it takes is\u00a0one really good book to make someone a lifetime reader.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"intro\">If you\u2019re feeling social, share this post. 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