Sometimes when I discover a new book that hits me right in the genres, I […]
The worst marketing idea in the history of ever
This is normally the kind of story I would save for my “this week on […]
Undermajordomo Minor, by Patrick deWitt
A few months ago, I watched Grand Budapest Hotel. I was enchanted. I was amused. And […]
Vertigo, by Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac
According to the note at the end of Vertigo, by Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac, the two French […]
The Axeman, by Ray Celestin
Between May 1918 and October 1919, a series of horrific murders terrorized New Orleans. The […]
This week on the bookish internet
Catherine Nichols proves that sexism is alive and well in publishing at Jezebel. The LuddLibrarian tells […]
Polar Star, by Martin Cruz Smith
After Arkady Renko’s last case (Gorky Park) ended in a Phyrric victory, he was interned in […]
Authors versus authors
It’s Booker season again. Which means it it’s also time for the Not the Booker […]
Girl Waits With Gun, by Amy Stewart
Constance, Norma, and Fleurette Kopp are well on their way to eccentric spinsterhood when local […]
1914: Goodbye to All That, edited by Lavinia Greenlaw
1914: Goodbye to All That was commissioned by 14-18 NOW, World War I Centenary Art […]