Simon Read
@authorsimonread.bsky.social
Book fanatic, history fan, and martini drinker. “Scotland Yard: A Bloody History” out now in the US from Pegasus Books and the UK from Headline.
www.simonreadwriting.com
www.simonreadwriting.com
For the record, there’s a big difference between BIOGRAPHY and AUTOBIOGRAPHY. Please don’t give one star to a book you’ve never read.
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June 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
For the record, there’s a big difference between BIOGRAPHY and AUTOBIOGRAPHY. Please don’t give one star to a book you’ve never read.
#booksky
#booksky
During these crazy times, I’m occupying myself with writing, good books, decent wine, and strong martinis. The latest addition to my bookshelf is this biography of Edgar Allan Poe by Richard Kopley. It has one of the most stunning covers I’ve seen.
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June 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
During these crazy times, I’m occupying myself with writing, good books, decent wine, and strong martinis. The latest addition to my bookshelf is this biography of Edgar Allan Poe by Richard Kopley. It has one of the most stunning covers I’ve seen.
#booksky
#booksky
Met this woman outside the White House this evening. Not all superheroes wear capes.
June 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Met this woman outside the White House this evening. Not all superheroes wear capes.
Would be great if the American media started taking this guy’s insanity and mental unfitness for office seriously.
June 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Would be great if the American media started taking this guy’s insanity and mental unfitness for office seriously.
RIP Norm. “It’s a dog-eat-dog world, Sammy. And I’m wearing Milk Bone underwear.”
May 21, 2025 at 2:12 AM
RIP Norm. “It’s a dog-eat-dog world, Sammy. And I’m wearing Milk Bone underwear.”
May 17, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Was up at 2 a.m. for an interview on Ireland’s Newstalk Radio about “The Many Murders of Michael Malloy,” which has just been released over there by Gill Books.
#booksky #truecrime
#booksky #truecrime
May 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Was up at 2 a.m. for an interview on Ireland’s Newstalk Radio about “The Many Murders of Michael Malloy,” which has just been released over there by Gill Books.
#booksky #truecrime
#booksky #truecrime
Honestly, there are worse ways to go.
April 29, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Honestly, there are worse ways to go.
It’s a hell of a thing watching your life savings evaporate in real time.
April 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
It’s a hell of a thing watching your life savings evaporate in real time.
But her emails . . .
April 2, 2025 at 3:44 AM
But her emails . . .
This car is 100% American made and will not be subject to the new tariffs.
March 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This car is 100% American made and will not be subject to the new tariffs.
“An unlawful challenge to the Federal Government.” What, like trying to overthrow an election and sending your followers to trash the Capitol?
March 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“An unlawful challenge to the Federal Government.” What, like trying to overthrow an election and sending your followers to trash the Capitol?
The Portuguese edition of SCOTLAND YARD has arrived—and it’s absolutely stunning, inside and out! Even comes with its own custom bookmark!
#booksky #truecrime
#booksky #truecrime
March 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The Portuguese edition of SCOTLAND YARD has arrived—and it’s absolutely stunning, inside and out! Even comes with its own custom bookmark!
#booksky #truecrime
#booksky #truecrime
No kidding?! Great journalism, NYT.
February 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
No kidding?! Great journalism, NYT.
Thrilled to be part of this documentary, which is premiering in the UK next month at Glasgow Frightfest!
It examines the 1945 Valentine’s Day murder of Charles Walton—a crime some believe to be the last ritual witchcraft killing in Britain.
#horror #truecrime
It examines the 1945 Valentine’s Day murder of Charles Walton—a crime some believe to be the last ritual witchcraft killing in Britain.
#horror #truecrime
February 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Thrilled to be part of this documentary, which is premiering in the UK next month at Glasgow Frightfest!
It examines the 1945 Valentine’s Day murder of Charles Walton—a crime some believe to be the last ritual witchcraft killing in Britain.
#horror #truecrime
It examines the 1945 Valentine’s Day murder of Charles Walton—a crime some believe to be the last ritual witchcraft killing in Britain.
#horror #truecrime
Here’s the cover to the Russian edition of SCOTLAND YARD. Trippy to see how my name translates! It’s also the first time a book of mine has had an age rating on the cover. 
#booksky #truecrime #history
#booksky #truecrime #history
February 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Here’s the cover to the Russian edition of SCOTLAND YARD. Trippy to see how my name translates! It’s also the first time a book of mine has had an age rating on the cover. 
#booksky #truecrime #history
#booksky #truecrime #history
Had a wicked good time on Wicked Words discussing one of nineteenth century London’s most shocking crimes (it’s not Jack the Ripper).
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February 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Had a wicked good time on Wicked Words discussing one of nineteenth century London’s most shocking crimes (it’s not Jack the Ripper).
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Escape politics for a while and read about the infamous murder cases that made SCOTLAND YARD.
“A must-read.” - Publishers Weekly (starred)
“Thrilling.” BookPage (starred)
“Brilliant.” Book List
“True crime enthusiasts will relish these many murders most foul.” - Kirkus Reviews
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“A must-read.” - Publishers Weekly (starred)
“Thrilling.” BookPage (starred)
“Brilliant.” Book List
“True crime enthusiasts will relish these many murders most foul.” - Kirkus Reviews
#booksky
January 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Escape politics for a while and read about the infamous murder cases that made SCOTLAND YARD.
“A must-read.” - Publishers Weekly (starred)
“Thrilling.” BookPage (starred)
“Brilliant.” Book List
“True crime enthusiasts will relish these many murders most foul.” - Kirkus Reviews
#booksky
“A must-read.” - Publishers Weekly (starred)
“Thrilling.” BookPage (starred)
“Brilliant.” Book List
“True crime enthusiasts will relish these many murders most foul.” - Kirkus Reviews
#booksky
Frederick Cherrill, chief superintendent of Scotland Yard's Fingerprint Bureau (1938 to 1953). "It was said of Mr. Cherrill," according to The New York Times, "that he could recognize a known criminal's fingerprints as easily as a face."
January 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Frederick Cherrill, chief superintendent of Scotland Yard's Fingerprint Bureau (1938 to 1953). "It was said of Mr. Cherrill," according to The New York Times, "that he could recognize a known criminal's fingerprints as easily as a face."
Absolutely LOVE the cover design to the Portuguese edition of SCOTLAND YARD!
January 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Absolutely LOVE the cover design to the Portuguese edition of SCOTLAND YARD!
Crossed paths with this fox during a late night stroll in London.
December 31, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Crossed paths with this fox during a late night stroll in London.
Of course I had to visit 221B Baker Street upon my arrival in London this evening.
December 27, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Of course I had to visit 221B Baker Street upon my arrival in London this evening.