by Kristopher | Feb 10, 2015 | Interview
From The Booking Desk: Lisa Unger is one of my favorite authors. Whenever she releases a new book, I know I am going to have a long night of reading ahead – especially when it is a novel set in The Hollows. I am thrilled to welcome Lisa Unger to BOLO Books...
by Kristopher | Feb 6, 2015 | Review
By all accounts, SJ Watson’s novel, Before I Go To Sleep, signaled the auspicious debut of a promising new talent in the crime fiction genre. Anticipation has been at fever pitch as anxious fans wait for his second novel. With the publication of Second Life in the...
by Kristopher | Feb 3, 2015 | Interview
From The Booking Desk: I am pleased to welcome Sara Blaedel to BOLO Books! One of the most popular novelists in Denmark, Sara’s latest book, The Forgotten Girls, in being released in the US today. You can find the BOLO Books spoiler-free review of Sara...
by Kristopher | Jan 30, 2015 | Review
There is no question that international crime fiction has flooded the United States market; and it has done so with unparalleled success. That said, there are still always new talents to be discovered both domestically and aboard. One of those authors is Sara Blaedel,...
by Kristopher | Jan 27, 2015 | Review
What the dickens? Could there be another new must-watch mystery series? Yes indeed! Grantchester is the latest addition to the Masterpiece Mystery family (airing on PBS) and it is well worth checking out. Based on the successful Sidney Chambers mysteries by James...
by Kristopher | Jan 23, 2015 | Review
Tina Seskis is likely a name that is unfamiliar to readers. Her debut novel, One Step Too Far, made a splash when released in the UK and is now finally making its way to the States. This psychological thriller will appeal to fans of complex and realistic domestic...
by Kristopher | Jan 21, 2015 | Review
The Staircase is a documentary directed by Academy Award-winning director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade. The version I watched was from the Sundance Channel DVD collection, as it was very difficult to find viewing options for this on any streaming services. If you are a fan...
by Kristopher | Jan 15, 2015 | Bolo
Becky Masterman’s debut novel Rage Against the Dying was published in 2013 to little fanfare. The critical response was immediately positive, causing readers to begin to discover this new talent. Eventually, the novel started to rack up award nominations and wins...
by Kristopher | Jan 9, 2015 | Review
There is no set formula for how a book generates buzz, however, there are certain books each year that start to appear on the general consciousness of the public for whatever reason. It starts with industry buzz during the manuscript stages, then the reviewers start...
by Kristopher | Jan 8, 2015 | Ricochet
From The Booking Desk: Before we leave 2014 behind completely, I wanted to post my Ricochet listing for December. As one would expect, the most popular post was the year-end listing of Top Reads, but there are also many book reviews and other miscellaneous posts you...
