There are many reasons that I am thankful that I was born when I was. […]
The Verdun Affair, by Nick Dybek
Nick Dybek’s The Verdun Affair turned out to be a perfect choice to read on […]
The Blood, by E.S. Thomson
The Blood, by E.S. Thomson, sees the return of apothecary Jem Flockhart and architect Will […]
Find You in the Dark, by Nathan Ripley
Fiction is a lot tidier than real life. For the most part, anyway. Villains are […]
The Book Sommelier Rides Again (Part V)
It’s time again for the Book Sommelier! Here are some pairings I’ve thought up since […]
Babel, by Gaston Dorren
What makes a language a lingua franca? In Gaston Dorren’s entertaining and enlightening exploration, Babel: […]
The Remains of the Day, by Kazuo Ishiguro
The phrase “to know one’s place” never fails to raise my hackles. It’s so often […]
Once Upon a River, by Diane Setterfield
Diane Setterfield’s Once Upon a River mimics the river that runs through its chapters. Like […]
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There’s an actual prize for weirdest book title and it’s time to vote! (The Bookseller) […]