#the galton case

Me and my buddy started a two-person book club focused on detective/hard case crime/mystery novels, a genre I haven’t really delved into. We sat down over coffee, eggs, and a list of about 100 books that we hodgepodged from a bunch of “Must Read” compilations. It turns out a list of 100 books would make even the keenest bookworm jump off a cliff, so we shaved it down to a feasible 5, the perfect single-digit number for any starter project. 

Neither of us have read any of these books, some of which I’m kind of skeptical about, but still mostly excited to dive in to:

1. The Killer Inside Me, Jim Thompson
2. Eight Million Ways to Die by Lawrence Block
3. The Galton Case by Ross MacDonald
4. No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
5. The Spy Who Came in From the Cold by John Le Carré

I’ve already finished the Thompson joint, which was actually a little creepy but overall a pretty fun read. The narrator, Lou Ford, lives in his own world, so following a sequence of events from his deranged perspective is a bit of a thrill. Not sure I would pick up another one of his books though, and I’m hoping the other 4 dish out more of a ride. 

I never would’ve pegged myself as the book club type, let alone a hard case crime one. But here I am, and there you have it. Also, this book club is totally inclusive, so anyone who wants to join can hop on. No initiation fees! No administrative costs! And we won’t ask you how you acquired your books (by thievery or purchase is up to you!) If you want to share thoughts or criticisms, please do. We’d love to hear what you all think.