Books on crime often dominate the market. The Library of America has released a collectable set of works by women crime writers from the 1940s & 50s. Edited by Sarah Weinman, these eight suspense novels showcase the talent of the women authors what wrote them.
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Book Review: ‘The Sussex Downs Murder’ by John Bude
Another gem from the wealth of classic British crime novels.
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"A Legend of the Future" is a strong blend of hard science and psychological fiction by a master of Cuban sci-fi.
Read More »Book Review: ’10:04′ by Ben Lerner
'10:04' is the kind of book that needs to be savored slowly.
Read More »Interview: Renate Reimann, Ph.D., author of ‘Beyond Procrastination: How To Stop Postponing Your Life’
Procrastination is a process problem, not a personality problem, says Renate Reimann, author of Beyond Procrastination: How to Stop Postponing Your Life. Reimann's new book reminds us that the best way to overcome roadblocks to productivity is to keep it simple, and not beat ourselves up.
Read More »Interview with Mike Hartner, author of ‘I, Mary’
I still have struggles while writing. But, in most cases, those struggles mean that I have to look in more detail at the situations, the characters and the settings.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The 3RD Woman,’ A Political Thriller by Jonathan Freedland
In 'The 3RD Woman,' Freedland takes us on a chilling ride that creates many of the challenges and dangers that we often worry about. He takes a harrowing possibility and makes it fact, then drags in the dangers of collusion and hidden agendas.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Benjamin Franklin, Huge Pain In My …’ by Adam Mansbach and Alan Zweibel
'Benjamin Franklin, Huge Pain in my ---' is a zany, funny look at time travel of sorts, as it relates to communication. You will find yourself entranced in the antics of Ike as he seeks advice from his historical mentor.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Wiccan Witch of the Midwest,’ A Samuel Roberts Thriller by Scott A. Lerner
In 'The Wiccan Witch of the Midwest,' Lerner gives us another fun and dangerous romp with his returning character Samuel Roberts.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Life and Other Near-Death Experiences’ by Camille Pagan
In 'Life and Other Near Death Experiences,' Pagan takes us into the depth and despair of disease, and the heartache of discovery. Betrayal and pain, as well as love and romance are threaded through Libby’s rocky path of discovery.
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