Sunday e-mail 23rd June

Do you have better things to do than worry about politics?

Here is the most up to the minute Substack news. As it happens, on the hour, every headline, every time:

First and foremost, many thanks indeed to everyone who has joined the rompin’ ranks of Crime & Psychology in the last few weeks. You’ve made an incredible investment, one that will keep you and your descendants happy, healthy, and hoppin’ in the years to come.

And to everyone who has Pledged to help keep Crime & Psychology going, double thanks. Triple thanks even. If that’s you, I bless you. If it’s not, please think about how helpful my blessing will be to you in life.

Numerous new readers have been nice enough to add Crime & Psychology to their scintillating Substack Recommendations. Does that includes you? Sincerely, a thousand thanks. I’ve returned every fabulous favour. Regular readers! – check out these peerless pulsatin’ publications, which I recommend practically as a public service:

I’ve really enjoyed Thinking Man since I discovered it last week. I’m always thrilled to receive a recommendation for ‘The Best Book I’ve Ever Read’, so now I have it on order.

I’ve been reading Karl Straub’s excellent Substack for some time. He writes about music, literature, and related topics. You know, things that actually matter. Here it is. Karl reviews a bunch of books. I’ve taken him at his word. My wallet may be empty, but my soul is replete.

Vitally interested in violent crime? I have to hype up Tales From the Underworld, where I did a lot of learning. If only I were still teaching Forensic Psych to undergraduates, I’d mix in much of this marvellous material.

One new Substack which seems very promising is Curing Crime. The authors have started what looks like a fascinating series, which started off with a piece on crime in post-War Berlin. I found it fascinating and I’m sure you will too. Check out this Substack and give the authors a boost!

Cymposium is really good. I had a very interesting chat with one of its writers about Elon Musk and his potential political prowess. In whatever country you are reading it, this Substack carries news that’s relevant to you: the home page alone has material from India, Japan, and the United States.

Finally, I’ve been reading Kyle Kissinger’s Farce Feed which is new to me and made me laugh more than once. If you enjoy stinging and sometimes savage satire, riotously and rambunctiously readable, this may be the one for you.

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This weeks’ brilliant bullet list features five fabulous Substacks that I’ve promoted previously. Well, OK, six:

·       Here is the best resource for anyone, like me, obscurely obsessed with Umbrella Men and Grassy Knolls. JFK Facts updates fast and frequently and it’s full of fabulous features.

·       Tracy Bealer at True Crime Fiction riotously reviews recondite resources of indelible interest to anyone who craves more crime. I recently enjoyed the piece on Captain Kirk solving a crime.

·       I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. If you love Crime & Psychology but wish it were more actively academic, Aaron Jacklin’s ace authorings are at Explaining Crime.

·       The author says it better than I could: ‘Interrogating past investigations and controversies, Persons Unknown is where readers and viewers can uncover well-researched, thought-provoking real crime and case histories – in books, TV and podcasts…. Take a look at Persons Unknown, I’m know you’re gonna like it.

·       This one is a surprise. I don’t know whether or not you’re big into investing, but I sure am. Here’s a very good newsletter to get tips or just get started. It’s called The Intellectual Investor, so you know it must be good.

·       Last but not least, I’ve mentioned previously that this is one of the best things on Substack. I have no reason to adjust my attitude. Check out this insightful study of crime statistics. You’ll be glad you did: Jeff-alytics | Jeff Asher | Substack

This week’s newsletter! What’s in it? If I told you that, you’d be as clever as me. But there were some clues in last week’s newsletter, so check it out!

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