What is the "true crime" genre and why do readers find it so addicting? In this episode of "Ravenous Readers", our Media Specialist, Miss Foor chats with English teachers Mrs. Wyatt, Ms. Kohne and Ms. Breeden about the mystery of the true crime genre is and why it's so appealing.

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For further reading and information on topics mentioned in this episode, check out:

The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater 

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote 

Knives Out film

"Lessons from Death Row Inmates" TED Talk by David Dow 

Missoula: Rape and Murder in a College Town by Jon Krakauer  

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead 

Sadie by Courtney Summers... we recommend the audiobook!!

Serial, Season 3 podcast : https://serialpodcast.org/season-three/1/a-bar-fight-walks-into-the-justice-center 

The Other Side of the River by Alex Kotlowitz