True crime aficionados will like this one.  Very short, concise articles about 100 crimes along with pictures of items involved with the crime.  Some famous ones, and some that most of us have not heard of.  My high school students will love this.

This was excellent. This book told me some facts on some of these cases that I never knew. It was very informative and enjoyable. This is a must for any true crime fan. 
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With podcasts developing like My Favorite Murder and Serial, the popularity of the true crime genre seems to have had a comeback in recent years. Although with older books such as Helter Skelter and In Cold Blood, I'm not sure it ever really wasn't popular.

Harold Schechter's Murderabilia: A History of Crime in 100 Objects is an interesting look at 100 true crime cases in a few pages each. Of course there are the standard cases most people have heard of like the Black Dahlia and the Manson murders. But there are some cases that may have been infamous in their time but are probably more obscure to modern-day people.

Schechter begins each case with an image of an object that has to do with it (such as the shotgun used in the Clutter family murders). I thought that more could have been woven in about each object in the case (sometimes it's barely mentioned), but all in all, I did find Murderabilia a worthwhile book for true crime readers.

MY RATING - 4

This was quite an interesting read! I didn't know about many of killers (the well knowns are included here, too). I found the book to be easily read (most entries are about two pages in length), but I did have to put it down sometimes because I couldn't read about any more death. The book seems well researched and provides insight on the human condition. I know I'll have students interested in this topic and will find the book fascinating.

This was such a fascinating book! I am always so interested in crime scenes and the surroundings of cases as much as I am interested in the victim's and their lives. This focuses mostly on the collections and items that have been found or used at a crime scene. While I do not condone the purchase or collectors who keep these items, I understand their value to the crimes committed. 

If you enjoy learning about true crime I'd recommend trying this one as it offers a different lens!

In Murderabilia, veteran true crime writer Harold Schechter presents 100 murder-related artifacts spanning two centuries (1808–2014), with accompanying stories of various lengths. This is a great book if you are interested in true crime. It consists of 100 true crime affects left by the killer or something that is attached to the killings. There is also information about the killer and killings. I also learned new information that I didn't know before. There is music that relates to some killings and movies that were made about the killings. Some of the murders that I never knew about makes me want to discover other books about the killings. It really is a handy book to keep around for short readings of true crime murders. If you like true crime, then this book is one for you!

Murderabilia is typically defined as objects relating to a murder, the murderer, or the victim. While the stories in this book were certainly interesting, especially the ones I hadn’t heard of, I’m a little disappointed that some of the objects pictured really had nothing to do with the crimes themselves. All in all I’d give this one two stars.

Murderabilia is the perfect shelf addition for anyone with a true crime book collection. Each historical item is shown with a backstory of the crime. This book is perfect for leisure reading or if you need a holiday gift idea for your crime loving friend. Each story is well written and fascinating, however they are super dark and detailed. I had to skip over a few that are too disturbing for me. Overall, this unique book would make a fascinating read to add to your list.

I loved this book makes an excellent coffee table or bathroom book for the right company. I reading the cases and there were several I hadn't heard of which makes me want to look into them more. I appreciated that not all the artifacts were gruesome. Lots were normal every day items such as propaganda from the time of the case, glasses, cars etc.it was great mix of well know cases that everyone even non true crime fan are aware of and more obscure.

Thank you to NetGalley for this engaging copy of Murderabilia by Harold Schecter in exchange for a honest review. This is a well written , data  filled book that provides a condensed version and memorabilia  of 100 true crimes from the past to the present. Perfect for fans of true crime like me.

This was a really interesting book! I learned new information and this book was the perfect length. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys true crime stories. Special Thank You to Harold Schechter, Workman Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

Murderabilia: A History of Crime in 100 Objects by Harold Schechter is a collection of bite-sized information on items related to various cases in criminal history.  The information on each was just enough to whet your appetite to learn more about the full cases.  I found the stories enjoyable to read, considering the subject matter.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own opinions.

An interesting collection of murderabilia and the fascinating stories attached to them. I was entertained and felt a little disturbed throughout the book , but was impressed by some of the creativity shown by the murderers.

This book reads like a museum of the macabre. It feels like you are walking to each exhibit and reading a short description of the object (typically 1-2 pages). I think this book makes a great coffee table book and would be enhanced if the photos were in color. I think by not focusing on the "hot" crimes that everyone knows about it showed us this entire world and truly a history of crime that people are not aware of.

"Murderabilia: A History of Crime in 100" by Harold Schechter is like a true crime lover's dream come true. It's written so well, and it's packed with juicy details that'll have you saying, 'Whoa, I didn't see that coming!' The best part? It's perfect for those of us who enjoy bite-sized reading, you know, those short chapters that make it hard to stop turning the pages.

But don't make my mistake and read it during lunch - not the best idea.

If you're the kind of person with a 'to-watch' list of true crime documentaries longer than a CVS receipt, and you often find yourself knee-deep in articles about serial killers when you should be working, then this book is your jam. It's like a rollercoaster ride through the criminal underworld, and trust me, you won't want to get off. Happy reading, and may your nightmares be ever so entertaining!

This was a unique read, I enjoyed getting to see the crime objects and learn a bit about the objects. Harold Schechter has a great style to write for this genre and I was never bored when reading this.

Thank you to NetGalley and Workman Publishing Group for an eARC of Murderabilia by Harold Schechter. 

The concept of this book is what really drew me towards it. How could a true crime fan resist seeing photos of and read about crime that date back to the 1800's? Harold Schechter does a good job with providing the details of what happened and how the murderabilia ties into the case. There were some that I didn't know about, others I'd heard of, but got a nice refresher and some new insight. Murderabilia is evenly paced and well researched. I can't wait to get a physical copy because I could re-read this and still learn something new.

I was really interested in this book because of the unique concept. Harold Schechter tells the story of these crimes through the dark objects left behind. It is engrossing and disturbing at the same time. Very well told and A must read for true crime lovers.

As a true crime fan, I really enjoyed reading this book! I went to a Crime Museum while I was on vacation and thoroughly enjoyed myself, so I was very excited to read this book to further my knowledge on criminal objects, drawings and pictures. I will probably end up buying a physical copy of this book to get the most out of it, but I really enjoyed learning about everything! There were some familiar cases like "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre" and Bonnie and Clyde, but most of the information in this book was new to me! People who enjoy reading about serial killers will also enjoy this as it mentions a lot of the most infamous ones such as Ted Bundy and the Son of Sam. This is definitely going to be something I re-read in the future!

Summary
Murderabilia tells the story of the most infamous true crime cases over time through objects, drawings, and pictures that the killers left behind.

Review
3.5 stars rounded up.

Each crime is told by first showing the image of the selected “Murderabilia” followed by a brief 1-3 page synopsis of the case. The short and sweet approach to telling the story has both pros and cons. For the stories I wasn’t already familiar with, it served as a great introduction to a new story, and the shorter lengths kept it from dragging. As far as cons for the bite-sized segments, for cases I was already familiar with, I felt like there were details that were left out. 

I really enjoyed seeing the more historic “Murderabilia” because it shows the human fascination with true crime has persisted throughout time.

(Thank you to Harold Schechter, Workman Publishing Company, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review. This book is slated to be published September 26, 2023)