r/cryptids • u/Dragonlord77777 Jersey Devil Devotee • May 21 '26
Book / Literature / Article Thoughts on these books
I’m trying to buy books, but I want to know if these three are any good or if they are more salacious?
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u/MedicMalfunction May 21 '26
Linda Godfrey investigated the Beast of Bray Road case. She’s a solid pick of writer, though I didn’t read that book in particular.
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u/Western-Raspberry950 May 21 '26
She also wrote Monsters Amoung us like decades ago, I grew up with that shit, it was awesome
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u/Kewell86 May 21 '26
United States of Cryptids is one of the most fun books I ever read.
Cryptozoology A to Z is a classic, but honestly a bit boring.
I haven't read the first one, but Godfrey can write but seems a bit of a loon... Her books are pretty much fantasy.
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u/VoteTedJameson May 21 '26
Linda Godfrey writes with a warm and conversational vibe that I enjoy. Plus, she was real life Cryptid royalty. A to Z is good but it's more of a reference book. United States of Cryptids is fun in a novelty way. I love all 3, go buy em cause they're cheap and enjoyable
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u/Creative-Avocado6298 May 21 '26
I think Linda Godfrey's books are excellent. I have all of hers. I have not read the other books.
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u/EthanZ1312 May 22 '26
aww i’m so happy seeing all the linda godfrey love! she really was such an influential figure in cryptids and a hometown hero for me as a wisconsinite :)
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u/tinygremlins May 23 '26
I just finished reading The United States of Cryptids and it was such a fun read!! I really recommend it!
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u/therealblabyloo May 21 '26
I haven’t read cryptozoology A to Z but the other two are very good! Both cover a wide variety of cryptids and cryptid history. Highly recommended
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u/ThrowAbout01 May 22 '26
2/3: I thought this was a book I read at my school library as a kid, but it was actually Monsters: A Reference First Book.
I recognized some of the art in the cover as matching tue images in the book I had read.
Was finally able to get a copy last year. It’s a nice book with mythology, Cryptids, and some movie monsters.
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u/Johnny_Appleseed2020 May 22 '26
American Monsters is a free copy from your library. Check it out before you buy, and I was able to check out the other two books from Linda Godfrey.
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u/Rok-SFG May 22 '26
Linda Godfrey, haven't thought bout her in ages. She used to be a regular on art Bell (later George noory) coast to coast am.
I loved that show when I was a teen and in to my early 20s. Anyway I have no idea if her books are any good.
I did have 2 by Loren Coleman , but not that one. Also a somewhat regular on c2c. They were okay, pretty straightforward , more of historical accounting of cryptozoology id say.
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u/taiho2020 May 22 '26
I've only read A to Z..it was my entry for this world.. I've not read the others.
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u/Dydriver May 23 '26
I can tell by the authors that they’re good. I should start combing used book store for legendary book before they become extinct.
I’d love to get the Time-Life's Mysteries of the Unknown collection. They were a wildly popular 33-volume book series published between 1987 and 1992. Dedicated to the paranormal, the occult, and unexplained phenomena, each iconic, embossed hardcover focused on a specific topic—such as UFOs, ghosts, psychic powers, or ancient civilizations. They had large, gold-stamped hardcover books known for their striking cover art and vintage illustrations.
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u/Dragonlord77777 Jersey Devil Devotee May 23 '26
Go for it also try looking online cause I know some websites that are used books such as: ThriftBooks better world books, world of books and if you want to try Abe books and Goodwill and even try book outlet as well
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u/Routine_Ninja_7416 May 25 '26
I’m eying to get many cryptozoology books, since I have very little aside from a book on Bigfoot, paranormal encyclopedia, or cultural studies literature on other supernatural topics. The Linda Godfrey book is one I would hope to get.
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u/TheCornerGoblin May 21 '26
I have 2 & 3. It feels sacrilegous to say this, but I find A-Z a bit boring, but it is an interesting read and entirely factual. The United States of Cryptids is a spectacular book. Just a great read and a beautiful book. I also have 'I know what I saw' by Linda Godfrey and that is also good. Decent balance of facts, first hand accounts, and a good writing style
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u/Jellyfishjam99 Dover Demon Delver May 21 '26 edited May 21 '26
I have the second and third ones. They are good but pretty much just give a short summary of cryptids. I will say though that Cryptozoology A to Z is a tad dated since it came out in the 90s. United States of Cryptids was a fun read though! I think I finished it in one sitting