100 Mystery Novels you Should Read In Their Lifetime,if you're in your teens!

A good mystery novel will chill its readers, keeping them on their toes until the final reveal.

 as such i have here with me Amazon editors  that have debuted a new list of the 100 mysteries and thrillers that everyone should read in their lifetime, based on reader selections and ratings at Good reads. this would make the best and perfect selection for you.

From well-known authors like Agatha Christie and Edgar Allan Poe to suspense-genre newcomers, these are the 100 thrillers that will keep you reading deep into the night (in alphabetical order); check it out:

1. “A Coffin for Dimitrios” by Eric Ambler
2. “A Great Deliverance” by Elizabeth George
3. “A is for Alibi: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery” by Sue Grafton
4. “A Judgement in Stone” by Ruth Rendell
5. “A Rage in Harlem” by Chester Himes
6. “A Simple Plan” by Scott Smith
7. “A Time to Kill” by John Grisham
8. “An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (Cordelia Gray Mysteries, No. 1)” by P.D. James
9. “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie
10. “Before I Go To Sleep" by S. J. Watson
11. “Berlin Noir: March Violets; The Pale Criminal; A German Requiem” by Philip Kerr
12. “Blindsighted” by Karin Slaughter
13. “Cape Fear” by John D. MacDonald
14. “Clockers” by Richard Price
15. “Dance Hall of the Dead” by Tony Hillerman
16. “Devil in a Blue Dress (Easy Rawlins Mysteries)” by Walter Mosley
17. “Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective” by Donald J. Sobol
18. “Evil and the Mask” by Fuminori Nakamura
19. “Eye of the Needle” by Ken Follett
20. “Fer-de-Lance” by Rex Stout
21. “From Hell” by Alan Moore
22. “From Russia with Love” by Ian Fleming
23. “Gaudy Night: A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery with Harriet Vane” by Dorothy L. Sayers
24. “Get Shorty” by Elmore Leonard
25. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn
26. “Gorky Park (Arkady Renko, No. 1)” by Martin Cruz Smith
27. “I, the Jury” by Mickey Spillane
28. “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote
29. “In the Woods” by Tana French
30. “Into the Darkest Corner” by Elizabeth Haynes
31. “Killing Floor (Jack Reacher)” by Lee Child
32. “Kiss the Girls (Alex Cross)” by James Patterson
33. “L.A. Confidential” by James Ellroy
34. “Marathon Man” by William Goldman
35. “Miami Blues” by Charles Willeford
36. “Misery” by Stephen King
37. “Motherless Brooklyn” by Jonathan Lethem
38. “Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery” by Agatha Christie
39. “Mystic River” by Dennis Lehane
40. “Nick's Trip” by George P. Pelecanos
41. “Night Soldiers” by Alan Furst
42. “No Country for Old Men” by Cormac McCarthy
43. “One for the Money (Stephanie Plum Novels)” by Janet Evanovich
44. “Postmortem (Kay Scarpetta Mysteries)” by Patricia Cornwell
45. “Presumed Innocent” by Scott Turow
46. “Pulp” by Charles Bukowski
47. “Raise the Titanic! (Dirk Pitt Adventure)” by Clive Cussler
48. “Rebecca” by Daphne Du Maurier
49. “Red Dragon” by Thomas Harris
50. “Relic (Pendergast, Book 1)" by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
51. “Shogun" by James Clavell
52. “Sister" by Rosamund Lupton
53. “Still Life (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache Mysteries, No. 1)” by Louise Penny
54. “Storm Front (Dresden Files)” by Jim Butcher
55. “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson
56. “Tell No One” by Harlan Coben
57. “The Alienist” by Caleb Carr
58. “The Andromeda Strain” by Michael Crichton
59. “The Bat: The First Inspector Harry Hole Novel” by James McBride
60. “The Bone Collector: The First Lincoln Rhyme Novel” by Jeffery Deaver
61. “The Bourne Identity: Jason Bourne Book #1” by Robert Ludlum
62. “The Circular Staircase” by Mary Roberts Rinehart
63. “The Complete Sherlock Holmes: All 4 Novels and 56 Short Stories” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
64. “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown
65. “The Daughter of Time” by Josephine Tey
66. “The Day of the Jackal” by Frederick Forsyth
67. “The Drowning Pool” by Ross Macdonald
68. “The Eiger Sanction” by Trevanian
69. “The Eight” by Katherine Neville
70. “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson
71. “The Gold-Bug and Other Tales” by Edgar Allan Poe
72. “The Hot Rock” by Donald E. Westlake
73. “The Hot Spot” by Charles Williams
74. “The Hunt for Red October” by Tom Clancy
75. “The Kill Artist” by Daniel Silva
76. “The Killer Inside Me” by Jim Thompson
77. “The Last Good Kiss” by James Crumley
78. “The Long Goodbye” by Raymond Chandler
79. “The Maltese Falcon” by Dashiell Hammett
80. “The Name of the Rose” by Umberto Eco
81. “The Neon Rain: A Dave Robicheaux Novel” by James Lee Burke
82. “The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Smith
83. “The Poet” by Michael Connelly
84. “The Postman Always Rings Twice” by James M. Cain
85. “The Quiet American” by Graham Greene
86. “The Secret History” by Donna Tartt
87. “The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew, Book 1)” by Carolyn Keene
88. “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold: A George Smiley Novel” by John le Carré
89. “The Strangers in the House” by Georges Simenon
90. “The Surgeon: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel” by Tess Gerritsen
91. “The Talented Mr. Ripley” by Patricia Highsmith
92. “The Tower Treasure (The Hardy Boys No. 1)” by Franklin W. Dixon
93. “The Trial” by Franz Kafka
94. “The Westing Game” by Ellen Raskin
95. “The Woman in White” by Wilkie Collins
96. “True Confessions” by John Gregory Dunne
97. “What the Dead Know” by Laura Lippman
98. “Where Are the Children?” by Mary Higgins Clark
99. “Wife of the Gods” by Kwei Quartey
100. “Winter's Bone” by Daniel Woodrell

 by MEGAN WILLETT

.....without any doubt, you're  are  surely going to have the best of time reading them,trust me!

how old were you when this comedy was going on NTA?

 

When Nigerians in the diaspora dream of Nigeria, these are the times that they dream to recreate; when life was simple. Sadly, these times are gone forever!..all thesame,feel the comedy!

....compare to stand up comedy,which one do you prefer,this or the modern day stand up comedy?....let's have your personal view!

you may have to read this now or never!

The OECD just released a report on obesity around the world, and there appears to be a link between the Great Recession and obesity.

The OECD compiled the following chart, showing the percentage of children who are overweight in each country.

Surprisingly, the U.S. does not top the list. While the U.S. had the highest obesity rate among adults, Greece had the largest proportion of overweight children.

OECD

The OECD found that families who suffer economic hardship end up cutting healthier foods out of their budget, instead buying cheaper food loaded with more calories, sugar, and fat.

From the report, in 2008 and 2009, "households in the United Kingdom decreased their food expenditure by 8.5% in real terms, with some evidence of an increase in calorie intake (the average calorie density of purchased foods increased by 4.8%). This change resulted in additional 0.08 g of saturated fat, 0.27 g of sugar and 0.11 g of protein per 100 g of purchased food."

The OECD cites evidence that this link between economic hardship and increased consumption of unhealthy food existed throughout Europe, Australia, and the United States.

The recession even might have impacted exercise. In the U.S., after the economic crisis, leisure time exercise went up slightly, but this gain was more than offset by a huge loss in physical activity at work.

...so what's your take on this?

• by ANDY KIERSZ

see one of the world's most wonderful,original,improvisational skill footballer of all times!

Go Nigeria!

Nigerian footballer Jay Jay Okocha is listed as one of World Cup’s 100 footballers of all time. The list released today Tuesday 27th May 2014, was compiled by The Guardian Sports.

19 tournaments, 80 years, hundreds of teams, and thousand of players. A panel of international experts selected the top 100 footballers in the World Cup history.

The 40-year-old Enugu born striker was listed as number 78.

Jacob Steinberg  of Guardian says “So good they named him twice. Jay-Jay Okocha was a wonderfully original footballer, capable of taking the breath away with the kinds of improvisational skill that was beyond the majority of players: at times, he seemed to be inventing new tricks as he went along. Despite his undoubted quality, he perhaps lacked a crucial level of consistency or decisiveness that might have elevated him to the top, although he did help Nigeria reach the second round twice.”

Thomas N’Kono of Cameroon is the only other African on the list so far.

The full list will be released soon, but view 100 to 61 here.

culled from bella naija

hot new music by Rae with radio friendly potential!... with Akon on the hook, how could it not?...feel the vibes!

Over the weekend, Rae released a quick preview of this single "Call Of Duty" featuring Akon on the hook. right about now, the full single has been released, and it definitely has a radio-friendly potential while the Chef keeps the grimy rhymes he's known for. check it out!...

see what these guys are doing,do you think they're alright?

I wouldn't know  if this is another way of evangelizing or its as a result of joblessness,or what we usually referred to as "too much money"...i cant really explain what's the reason behind this move,but i believe,there's more to this than just having fun!.... According to the explanation given,we're told that This Irish trio is having a whole lot of craic (that's Irish for "fun") by travelling round the world dancing,source revealed that they're doing this  In support of spreading Irish culture abroad,as seen in the video,all  these three gents are created to do before they leave the earth is  travelling around the world dancing and doing little jigs in countries, from Mexico to Vietnam. And they're filming the entire adventure for one amazing super-cut,may be they'll show up in front of your house first thing tomorrow morning...but they shouldn't dance reach Borno state......lol!

....how do you  see this?....drop your comments,let's see if you're really in da flow!

Watch+download+enjoy....it's all yours!...

 All you need is,stay glue to your seat as you tap your feet to this lovely tune coming from 2013 MTN Project Fame winner Olawale as he drops the visuals for his first single titled “Is Nothin”. This crystal clear video  was directed by Paul Gambit and it promised to make your day....

new music from Marvins...check it out+free downloads!

Don Jazzy’s Mavins are certainly working day and night to satisfy their fans, just after getting the entire country pumped up with “Dorobucci”, they've unleash another single titled “Adaobi”. Listen and tell us if you feel it has the same magic touch as “Dorobucci”!

see why you need to always thank God for your life!!!!

some how we've heard or read about people with disability that still make it in this world,one of them is Pastor Nick,Bettany Hamilton and now Barbie Thomas!

Barbie Thomas lost both her arms during a horrific electrical accident as a toddler - but that hasn't stopped her from living a normal life

Meet Barbie Thomas the incredible armless female body builder who is inspiring America.

The 37-year-old lost both her arms during a horrific electrical accident as a toddler - but that hasn't stopped her from pursuing her bodybuilding dream.

Barbie says she can do anything an average person can do - except she uses her feet.

That includes brushing her teeth, making dinner, taking milk out of the fridge, texting, shopping, putting on makeup and even driving.

The competitive mother-of-two was given an emotional standing ovation by competitors and spectators at the NPC Junior USA Bodybuilding Championship, South Carolina.

She said: "I'd say to anyone, you can do whatever you put your mind to.

"The only limitations are the ones you put on yourself. Everyone has limitations and handicaps in some way or another - mine are more visible than yours maybe."

No limits: Having no arms hasn't stopped Barbie from living a normal existence

 

Competition organiser, Tres Bennett, was first introduced to Barbie when she requested that her trainer be allowed to come backstage - a request he normally rejects.

But was astonished when she said: "I need him to help me put on my costume. It's because I have no arms."

They have been firm friends ever since.

Barbie - who has been married three times - began bodybuilding back in 2003.

She said: "I used to read about all the fitness competitors in magazines - and I thought that was the coolest thing ever. I wanted to be like them and do the things they were doing. I thought it was amazing."

 

Thomas decided to take the plunge into the sport after years of doubting herself and wondering if she'd even qualify because she didn't have arms to do the competition mandatories: "I finally called the locale chairperson and talked to him about it; and he gave me the green light.

"So in 2003 I entered my first fitness competition and loved it. Now it's in my blood and I can't live without it."

Thomas lost her arms when she was two years old. She climbed onto an electrical transformer and grabbed the wires. The electricity entered her hands and surged through her body - scorching her arms down to the bone and turning them into something 'like charcoal'

"The doctor said I wouldn't live - and if I did live, I'd probably be a vegetable," she said.

"But God had a different plan for me; I'm still here, healthy, and alive and well."

In

Not only is Thomas alive and well but she continues to push her body to the limits by dancing, swimming and playing soccer.

"My first few fitness competitions I did get some funny looks," she added. "I'm sure people were wondering what I thought I was doing up there. Obviously it's a physique competition and I'm missing part of my physique and I don't have the symmetry of what they are looking for.

"But after I did my routine for the first time, people realised that I was an athlete just like the rest of them - and I did belong up there."

"I don't know why they go as crazy as they do for me; maybe its something different."

So far, Thomas' greatest bodybuilding victory came in March 2012, when she came in fifth out of six competitors.

She added: "It was actually the first time I placed ahead of people - and that was a big milestone for me. Even though I still was fifth place, I was happy I placed ahead of someone - someone who actually has 2 arms and their whole body."

Bodybuilding gives Thomas a goal to work towards and makes her feel good about herself. Her workouts vary each day from cardio and abs to stretching and track work.

When not competing, Thomas loves doing the things a normal mum would do and enjoys looking after her two sons.

She added: "Yes there are the challenges and trials that come with bringing up kids. I don't think mine were any different - I just had to use my feet. But I got through it and my kids got through it."

"Sometimes I have to sit on the floor or sometimes I have to sit on the counter - but its still the same stuff you do. The mind is a really very powerful thing and so is attitude - and if you keep a really positive attitude and believe in yourself and believe that you can - then anything is possible."

By David Raven

brand New music from Chidinma...download here for free!

Miss Kedike (as her coming album is titled) presents a fine new sound ”Kuli Kache”. It originates from a Togolese dance which Chidinma is apparently trying to tell introduce us to...its Hit play and dig the jam kind of song.....get the free download here .

..help see these people,music on the pitch!... or what are they doing?

There comes a time in celebrity life when the stars need to prove their clout on the pitch or court and show who is more physically sound. Ghana’s stars and a few of Nigeria’s got together to stunt on the field at the 1st edition of the Ghana Celebrity Soccer tournament,at the Lizzy’s Sports Complex

 here,your darling music stars took it to the sport complex to let us know that they are not confined to studio alone but can also do some good things outside studio, even when it come to sports!

 for the season see the best from the The teams; Samini’s Highgrade Family Team, D-Black’s BAM United, R2Bees Nation, Shatta Wale’s Shatta Movement, Castro’s Baby Jet United, Yfm All Stars, E.L’s BBNZ Live Team and Tinny’s Bardman Family, Davido’s HKN Gang and 4Syte TV AllStars. Try to imagine Davido charging to the goal post and screaming ”Ema Dami Duro” before taking a shot..lol!

Take a look and see how some of the entertainers look in soccer kits......NO be small thing!....LMAO!

up my music stars...lol!

culled from lobatan

take a look at 2014 Most Beautiful Face In Nigeria,so splendid!

Rita Ijeoma Onyemachi is truely a very gorgeous looking damsel as she prove it in  beating over 30 other contestants to emerge the winner of the 2014 Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria. The pageant held last night May 24th at Eejnm Hotel, Uyo  in Akwa Ibom state Nigeria revealed the queen as this year's winner..see pics

congrats to her!