I read 77 Mystery and Thrillers Last Year- Here are the Best Thriller Books I Read in 2024!

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  • @made0fsugar
    @made0fsugar 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

    Perfection, your voice not too high and soothing I can listen to this for hours, your taste in books is similar to mine, and the blurb you gave around each book is short and sweet, I think I found my new favorite channel

    • @made0fsugar
      @made0fsugar 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Also you have to read thirteen I loved it

    • @BookReviewsWithBecky
      @BookReviewsWithBecky 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I know! Right!

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@made0fsugar ahh thanks so much 🫶

    • @annayeatts87
      @annayeatts87 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Same 😁

    • @Ixoracraft
      @Ixoracraft 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree. Some people have a high pitch sound, or going too fast like being chased. Her voice and speed is just perfect.

  • @jpch8814
    @jpch8814 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    What an amazing reviewer! The first time someone explains the difference between Thriller, Mystery, and Suspense.
    I've added so many new books to my TBR, thanks. I also subbed :D

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@jpch8814 welcome!! Yes I think the difference is so important to know going in… so many are marketed as straight up thrillers when they’re not, and readers get disappointed

  • @Mimi.2.k.and.c
    @Mimi.2.k.and.c 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Love your list. I loved L4TL. Omg TYL was incredible! More TH-cam shorts please 💙

  • @Christy0440
    @Christy0440 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Been on the hunt for a new channel that fits my current reading taste and your channel is fantastic! Will def check out your podcast now 😊

  • @Martha_FragranceCorner
    @Martha_FragranceCorner 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hi Tina! How did I not know you had a TH-cam channel. I’m a Patreon member for your podcast Book Talk Etc with Hannah. I think I thought you were only on TikTok. Anyway glad you are also here! Subscribing now! ❤

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@Martha_FragranceCorner yayy! Im glad you found me ☺️ its a fairly new thing (since Nov)

  • @Simplystarra
    @Simplystarra วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love that you had books that were not about of booktok! Thank you for these recommendations

  • @thisisyourbrainoncrafts9212
    @thisisyourbrainoncrafts9212 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    My “Want to Read” list just grew! Thanks!

  • @mal1090
    @mal1090 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Tina! How am I just finding out you have a TH-cam channel? I am obsessed with your podcast. Have listened for years!! Your recommendations never steer me wrong. I also loved several of these books and can’t wait to read the others you recommended! And I highly recommend the Defending Jacob show on Apple TV+! Great adaptation!

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yay!! Glad you found me here :) I need to watch that one!

  • @BernasBookishAdventures
    @BernasBookishAdventures 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I love mystery, suspense and thrillers 🙋🏻‍♀️ I am so glad I found your channel. Among the ones you mentioned, I read Defending Jacob and I am Thinking About Ending Things. I completely agree with you on both 👍🏻
    Thanks a lot for recommendations 🤗

  • @delciagarcia8287
    @delciagarcia8287 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    I just found your channel today!! I’m a senior lady so perhaps not your target demographics, but here to learn new perspectives from bright young minds and to discover new great reads. Respectfully. 👵🫶🕊️

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@delciagarcia8287 all are welcome here!

  • @BookReviewsWithBecky
    @BookReviewsWithBecky 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I see we have the same taste!!Yay! Subscribed! 😊 I love your voice and how you describe the books!

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@BookReviewsWithBecky yay!! Thanks so much. Off to check out your channel

  • @Butterflyjonesful
    @Butterflyjonesful 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I just found you and am so happy. These are the books I gravitate to. I appreciate you explaining the difference of a mystery , thriller , and suspense. I love suspense. I need something that will keep me deeply invested in the story. I get bored easily if there are too many slow , dragged out parts. I wrote down quite a bit of what you suggested. A lot of the authors I never heard of. Thanks for helping me to expand my reading options

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@Butterflyjonesful oh I’m glad it was helpful!! Many more thriller mystery suspense videos to come ☺️

    • @Butterflyjonesful
      @Butterflyjonesful 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ Yay! I am so excited. Thank you. Have a super fantastic Saturday. I am in Upstate NY. Cold cold cold with a bit of snow ❄️

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ sounds similar to me in Chicagoland! 🥶

  • @VenusEscapesToRead
    @VenusEscapesToRead 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loved this!! I agree with so many and found new books to check out! Thank you!!

  • @chettajohnson5261
    @chettajohnson5261 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Thank you for all the recommendations! I put a bunch on my list.

  • @thoughtsofjoyk
    @thoughtsofjoyk 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Oh my goodness!!! Our taste in books is almost identical!!! 😊 There are a couple on my TBR shelf still, but the only book we somewhat differ is I’m Thinking of Ending Things (Reid). I rated that a 3/5. I liked We Spread (Reid) better. It was thought provoking. I’m currently reading The Family Experiment (Marrs), and it hooked me from page 1! You gave me 3 recs that I never heard of, and I’m so excited! Thank you! 📚 😃
    Oops! Forgot to add . . . New Subbie here! 😊

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@thoughtsofjoyk yay, welcome!! Love a good book twin. I LOVED Foe and We Spread is still on my TBR!

  • @speckie70
    @speckie70 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love this! If Jon is still editing for you, please tell him bravo! The special effect sounds are great! And of course, I love watching all your videos.

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@speckie70 yessss he does still edit the pod ☺️ I edit my videos though!

    • @speckie70
      @speckie70 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@tbretc 👏🏼 you are doing amazing!

  • @Barbara-pz8ky
    @Barbara-pz8ky 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for your list …lots of new reads for me and have also subscribed ..great job…

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Barbara-pz8ky awesome- thank you!

  • @rachelnic3514
    @rachelnic3514 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Booktok Refuge here and I'm glad I found your channel. Picked up a couple books for my TBR.

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@rachelnic3514 fellow booktok refugee!!

  • @mvelazquez189
    @mvelazquez189 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    New subbie. Some great reads.

  • @melontoy
    @melontoy 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    the one was one of my favorites this year! John marrs has a way of making his twists EXTRA twisty

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@melontoy yes he really does!!!! The SK and the cop were my favorite couple lol

  • @rebeccamolock2564
    @rebeccamolock2564 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    New sub - loved your recommendations and your reviews. I will be adding these to my TBR on Goodreads for sure! Thanks a couple of these really caught my attention. The last one I will definitely be reading. That really sounds like a great read. 📚📖

  • @deniseheins2133
    @deniseheins2133 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I loved First Lie Wins, 4.75 stars. Listen for The Lie, 4. Defending Jacob ❤ I agree with you on Twenty Years Later. KFMKFY, loved it. He is so darned good. The Butcher and Keep it In The Family, yes! Great group of books!

  • @smileycindy
    @smileycindy 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Ooh, thrillers and mysteries are the genre I gravitate towards the most, so I'm excited about this list.
    My mom took me book shopping during the holidays and I fully intended on buying One of the Good Guys but it was not in stock at the store, so I'm keeping an eye out for this one as I'm interested in reading it. Same for A Secret Worth Keeping, couldn't find this one in stock either.
    I'm so glad to hear you really enjoyed The Sequel, because I took a leap of faith and grabbed it while shopping even though I recently received The Plot and have not read it yet. I'm hoping to read both early in the year.
    I spotted What Happened to Nina? at my library so I hope to borrow this one as soon as I've narrowed the pile I've already got on loan a bit.

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@smileycindy good guys and secret are definitely a bit more under the radar! Whats your fave thriller ?

    • @smileycindy
      @smileycindy 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@tbretc Hi Tina,
      Looking at what I read in 2024, I definitely enjoyed Everyone on This Train is A Suspect (Benjamin Stevenson), Razorblade Tears (S.A. Cosby) and Every Time I go on Vacation Someone Dies (Catherine Mack). If I go back to earlier reads, I remember really liking Before I Go to Sleep from S.J. Watson and The Wife Between Us from Greer Hendricks. I'd like to re-read those two to see if I still enjoy them as much the second time around.

  • @dawnfinch3457
    @dawnfinch3457 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You have such a nice mellow way about you and such a nice voice that just makes me want to listen to anything you have to say and thank god you have such great things to say you really know how to do a good review not just I loved it or I hated it you give us some reasons why. So thanks

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@dawnfinch3457 hey thanks!! I love doing it 😊

  • @heatherruiz9490
    @heatherruiz9490 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love your reading taste! I just found your channel and subscribed, and now I have some new recommendations for the new year!

  • @CharaeMads
    @CharaeMads 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the recommendations!

  • @jillbellaus385
    @jillbellaus385 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am going to read Night Watching
    I am new to your channel! Love it.

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jillbellaus385 thanks! I hope night watching is a winner for you

  • @lizc2187
    @lizc2187 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I feel like you'd be amazing at narrating books.

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@lizc2187 what a Dream that would be! 🫶

  • @abookparty
    @abookparty 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Nightwatching was soooo good. It was my favorite thriller I read last year. The atmosphere was so good and creepy.

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@abookparty sooo atmospheric and perfect for winter!

  • @MathewRyan1111
    @MathewRyan1111 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This was great! I think I'm going to read First Lie Wins and then Listen for the Lie. I have read The One already and liked it.

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@MathewRyan1111 enjoy! Those were easy, fun reads

  • @izattyu6863
    @izattyu6863 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Twenty years later is fantastic. Actually, I have read many of these and they were all great. Adding the others to tbr.
    Defending Jacob adaptation is worth watching.
    Presumed Innocent is also in this same vein and has two adaptations- a 90’s movie and a recent series, and all have twisted the ending differently. Each one is really good. Original is the best.

  • @shannonwebb121
    @shannonwebb121 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love the superlative ratings!

  • @BeckyInCa
    @BeckyInCa 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm a new subscriber to your channel. Thanks for the recommendations!

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BeckyInCa yay, welcome! Thanks for being here. Excited to make more videos!

  • @capuchin581
    @capuchin581 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I read Nightwatching based on your rec and OMG. What a ride. Rewatching this video now for another rec. 😃

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yesss!! Love hearing that.

  • @amalosman4634
    @amalosman4634 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So happy I found yourchannel❤

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Welcome!

  • @pamclaffy-wb4xl
    @pamclaffy-wb4xl 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Defending Jacob was a great book.

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@pamclaffy-wb4xl right! I heard the adaptation was good too

  • @BridgettBriggs
    @BridgettBriggs 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just started first lie wins.Other book reviewers have given it.Bad reviews or said it was just OK, but I'm glad that you like it because I've been enjoying it so far so good.I'm not turned off,

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I read SOOO many thrillers and it takes a lot for me to say I recommend it, so I think it’s entertaining and worth the read!

  • @andrearivera6168
    @andrearivera6168 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    New subscriber. Glad to be here.

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yay! Welcome aboard! 😊

  • @villainy1953
    @villainy1953 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Strangers on a Train was written by Patricia Highsmith… Hitchcock produced the movie

  • @tiarawillis5677
    @tiarawillis5677 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I listened to the audio version of Twenty Years Later. It was not that hard to follow, and the ending was good. I listened to several other Charlie Donlea books, its worth your time.

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@tiarawillis5677 ok good to know!

  • @kmwwrench
    @kmwwrench 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can't believe I've not read any of those books. The one about Nina sounds like a thinly veiled re-telling of the Gabby Petito story. My absolutely most terrifying book of 2024 was Toxic Prey by John Sandford. The 33rd(?) entry in the Lucas Davenport series. I'm a big fan of his. The major plot point of this one was just a little too possible.

  • @sylviashanabrough6515
    @sylviashanabrough6515 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good job.

  • @carmennicutariu404
    @carmennicutariu404 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I read Kill for me Kill for You and Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh and liked both of them.

  • @Martha_FragranceCorner
    @Martha_FragranceCorner 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You need to read Thirteen!

  • @annayeatts87
    @annayeatts87 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Are you still doing your podcast… would like to listen 🎧 … what is the name of your podcast 🤔

    • @MontanaMoxie
      @MontanaMoxie 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It’s called Book Talk, Etc. I listen every week! It’s active. :)

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MontanaMoxie yay, thanks!

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@annayeatts87 yes! Book Talk, etc. 3.5 years going strong!

  • @LimKeis-lm4kf
    @LimKeis-lm4kf 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I’m new here ! Liked ur recommendation we have the same taste

    • @BookReviewsWithBecky
      @BookReviewsWithBecky 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes! It's so exciting to find people with the same taste! 🤩

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@LimKeis-lm4kf welcome!! 🤗

  • @jayhulrs1435
    @jayhulrs1435 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Which app do you use for audio books?

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jayhulrs1435 mostly LibroFM and Libby!

  • @jaynehunter-ar
    @jaynehunter-ar 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really want to read Twenty Years Later - I think one of my kids borrowed my copy so I need to track it down.

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@jaynehunter-ar loll classic! Cant wait for those days

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    @Motivationalvideousa 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

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  • @h.wardgagner2660
    @h.wardgagner2660 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    VERTICALRUN by Joseph R. Garber

  • @misstinab8175
    @misstinab8175 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hello Tina. My name is Tina. I rarely see anyone with my name.

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@misstinab8175 heyyy! Are you Christina or “just” Tina too?

    • @TinaLouByTheBook
      @TinaLouByTheBook 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hi Tina! I'm Tina, too😊

    • @misstinab8175
      @misstinab8175 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@tbretc Just Tina

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@TinaLouByTheBook bring on allll the Tinas 😄

  • @user-lovinlife
    @user-lovinlife 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Someone in the Attic
    Fuck, shit
    I'm reading right now!

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@user-lovinlife its CREEPY!!! Could you imagine

  • @doomster73
    @doomster73 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "This book is about a woman who...."

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@doomster73 be kind Doomster

  • @user-lovinlife
    @user-lovinlife 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fucking Night watching.... wow😮

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@user-lovinlife dude so creepy!

  • @lilmcchick4968
    @lilmcchick4968 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had to DNF Someone in the attic. The mom was a moron!! Was so dragged out, don’t recommend!!

  • @Joan-COYI
    @Joan-COYI 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’m new to your videos. If you ask for viewers to subscribe and like your channel at the start of each video you will grow quite quickly because you’re excellent, I really enjoyed this one. Let’s get you to over 1k really soon.

    • @tbretc
      @tbretc  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Joan-COYI this is a great tip!! I’m always so exited to talk books I forget to ask 😆

  • @bowang1376
    @bowang1376 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ghost Stream: Where Death Goes Live
    by Lucas Han
    The suspenseful plot development keep me glued to every page. Each chapter ends with cliffhangers that make me desperate to know what happens next.recommend