one book leads to another
I'm trying something new. It’s already the end of March and I haven’t posted a single review. Did you think I stopped reading? Not a chance. I just haven’t felt the Muse upon me lately. So, I’m trying a new approach. Let's go! Absolute Power by David Baldacci Pub date: 1996 How I read it: … Continue reading Reading, writing, and the Muse
fiction and nonfiction with common themes I just finished two books that I didn't think had much in common except for a quest for justice. But as I reflected I realized they share other themes like how politics ruins everything; how the dedication of good detectives and journalists are necessary in a free society; how … Continue reading And justice for all?
There's room for both. I recently found myself reading two mystery novels at once, both by prolific, well-known and well-liked authors. One is a favorite, I think I've read all of his 30+ books. I've only read one by the other author. The Waiting by Michael Connelly is a tight, gripping, precisely paced thriller. The … Continue reading Keep ’em coming vs. not for me
With all the books in the world is it a sin to reread an old favorite? Answer: NO. It's been a while and it's not that I haven't been reading, I just haven't been reviewing. Maybe it's the fall or maybe it's the crop of books I can't wait to get lost in, but I'm … Continue reading Comfort Reading or What I did this summer
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