I actually didn't realize Aaron Mahnke had another podcast besides "Lore until now. However, it's not as if my prior ignorance negatively impacted my enjoyment of this book. If anything, it helped it quite a bit! I went in not knowing what to expect, and so far it's been an absolute delight. Every time I have opened it, I've just skipped into a different section and just read on until my heart's content. It's proven to be the perfect book for when I just want something both light and interesting but without having to get deep into any overarching narrative or arc.

The cover of this title drew me in, and then I realized I see it all the time in my list of podcasts. I listen to Aaron Mahnke's podcasts, and I always find them interesting. This book didn't disappoint at all. I almost reminded me of Paul Harvey's style (if you are old enough to remember him.)
The book is structured so that you can read it straight through (as I did) or skip around depending on your mood.
The information was unique, and I shared quite a few of the stories, which not in as eloquent manner as the author did.
Whether you are a fan of the podcasts, or not...if you like to learn new, quirky, interesting things, you'll love this book.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for a digital ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and Aaron Mahnke for the ARC version of this book.

I have been a long time listener of all Aaron Mahnke's podcasts from Lore to Cabinet of Curiosities and everything in between. I love the unique style he uses to tell stories and talk about weird and interesting things. I am a bit of a D&D nerd so when I came across Cabinet of Curiosities I knew this would be one book I needed. I love using Aaron Mahnke's podcasts and other books to help inspire weird places, events or items into my D&D games. They always spark a conversation.

This book is amazing and I loved every second of it. I love reading about all the weird and unexplained. I feel like I might have had a unique experience when reading the book due to the fact I love listening to the podcasts. I read this book with Aaron Mahnke's voice narrating the book in my head.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who like the strange and unexplained, or if you are a fan of any of the podcasts.

I fell in love with the authors unique voice and easy way of telling stories. I lived his podcast LORE, and the latter amazon series. I see Aaron's name and just immediately jump on it for the creepy or weird

I love the podcasts so I already had high hopes for the book, and it did not disappoint.
It's a wonderful book and I loved every minute of reading it.

People who enjoy the author’s popular podcast will find much to enjoy here. An enjoyable read for those who love the weird and unexplained

Thank you so much to NetGalley, the publisher, and author Aaron Mahnke for early access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

As a long time listener of Aaron's other podcast, Lore , I was IMMENSELY excited and delighted to have a chance to read this book. No one tells a story quite like Aaron Mahnke; he weaves a tapestry with research, with, and humanity. Each story feels like a campfire tale, except these are real!! Weird history comes to life on the page, just waiting for you to uncover the strange but true stories of the past.

I am so happy to say that Aaron's iconic style of storytelling translates just fine to paper, and Cabinet of Curiosities would be a wonderful gift for history buffs and lovers of oddities.