by Kristopher | Dec 13, 2018 | Review
While the name M. B. Shaw is unfamiliar to readers, the author behind the moniker may not be. Tilly Bagshawe burst onto the literary scene in the mid-2000’s with some family-saga style novels reminiscent of works by the likes of Barbara Taylor Bradford and Judith...
by Kristopher | Dec 12, 2018 | Review
Fans of Maria Alexander’s Snowed will remember that when we were last with Charity, Aidan, and the gang, it was in the midst of a massive cliffhanger, but now that Snowbound in available, more of that story can be told. The Bloodline of Yule series is perfect for...
by Kristopher | Dec 11, 2018 | Guest Posts
From the Booking Desk: Susan Reiss is a member of my local chapter of Sisters in Crime – the incredible Chesapeake “Chessie” Chapter – so I have heard her speak at a number of local events. She is always engaging and makes audience members want...
by Kristopher | Dec 10, 2018 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: As you struggle to complete those last minute holiday shopping trips, let’s take a look at a few books from smaller presses this week. We have a “cozy,” a LGBTQ+ based YA title, and a traditional mystery in an nontraditional...
by Kristopher | Dec 7, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: When I solicit participants for these Composite Sketch profiles, I always go in expecting to get some great answers – and i always do – but occasionally one come along that just goes above and beyond my expectations. Today’s...
by Kristopher | Dec 6, 2018 | underCOVER
From the Booking Desk: Holly West has been a long-time supporter of BOLO Books, so when she approached me to ask if I would be willing to host the cover reveal for her first anthology-editing gig, there was no way I was saying no. Truth is, the brilliant and fun...
by Kristopher | Dec 4, 2018 | underCOVER
Yep, it’s another list! This time I am talking about my favorite crime fiction book covers of the year. What I am most excited to say is that not only are these all great covers, the words within live up to the hype generated by their covers. While I deliberately...
by Kristopher | Dec 3, 2018 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: It’s December and the holiday season is upon us. Please don’t let yourself get too stressed during this time of year. Take a few moments out for yourself, perhaps by reading one of these books that are available this week....
by Kristopher | Nov 30, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: I was first introduced to the writing of J. M. Redmann by a friend of mine who is a massive fan of her Micky Knight novels. Upon reading them, it was immediately clear why this series has such devoted fans (and in fact, thanks to my ability to...
by Kristopher | Nov 29, 2018 | Review
Liane Moriarty continues to write novels that are virtually unclassifiable – blending elements from women’s fiction, mystery, suspense, romance, inspirational, and more into a style that is uniquely her own. If her latest novel, Nine Perfect Strangers, had to be...
