by Kristopher | Oct 8, 2014 | Review
The professional marriage between Gillian Flynn and David Fincher works so much more effectively than the actual marriage of Nick and Amy Dunne, as depicted in the new film version of the mega-successful novel, Gone Girl. Gillian Flynn and David Fincher have come...
by Kristopher | Oct 5, 2014 | Review
When you go to Broadway to see a David Mamet play, you know to expect lightning fast dialogue and a plot filled with social commentary. When you go to see a Sondheim musical, you know you are going to experience complex lyrics and some overarching theme about human...
by Kristopher | Oct 2, 2014 | Review
Somewhere around the third book in a series, things start to grow comfortable for both the author and the reader. Authors know that they have a loyal audience and have a sense of what it is they are trying to accomplish with the novels. Readers, on the other hand,...
by Kristopher | Oct 1, 2014 | Review
Years from now, people will still be arguing over the Agatha Christie Estate’s decision to authorize the writing of a new Hercule Poirot novel, but regardless of your stance on that choice, what really matters in the end is the quality of the work. In the case of The...
by Kristopher | Sep 30, 2014 | Ricochet
From The Booking Desk: September was a great month here at BOLO Books. Thanks for stopping by again. Check out all the great Fall books, some interesting interviews, and more. Reviews (alphabetical by Title) Broken Monsters Made For You Rage Against The...
by Kristopher | Sep 26, 2014 | Review
From the Booking Desk: Bouchercon 2014 in Long Beach is roughly a month and a half away. Since the Anthony Awards will be presented at the conference, I thought it might be a good idea to re-run my reviews of those nominated titles which have been highlighted here on...
by Kristopher | Sep 24, 2014 | Interview
From The Booking Desk: Yesterday, I ran my much buzzed about review of Caroline Kepnes’ debut novel, You. Today, I am pleased to present to you, the author herself. If the review didn’t convince you that you need to read this book, I am pretty sure that...
by Kristopher | Sep 23, 2014 | Review
Ideally, reading a novel will be an engaging and engrossing experience – an escape from the real world, and yet, still a stimulating reflection upon that world. It is less common, but even more thrilling, to discover a book that becomes all-consuming – a book that...
by Kristopher | Sep 19, 2014 | Review
Last year, Becky Masterman released her debut thriller – Rage Against the Dying. Since then, praise and award-nominations have flourished for this novel which features an unusual heroine, a gritty plot, and a deep understanding of human nature – not to mention, a few...
by Kristopher | Sep 17, 2014 | Conference Recap
From the Booking Desk: Last night, I attended my first event at Virginia’s Fall for the Book festival. This is a yearly week-long festival which takes place primarily on the campus of George Mason University. Since it is quite a commute for weekday travel, I...
