by Kristopher | Jun 15, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: Our book loving tribe is certainly one to cherish. Chris Wolak is one of those book bloggers that doesn’t get as much attention as she deserves. Her reviews are both thoughtful and informed and she brings her unique viewpoint and history...
by Kristopher | Jun 12, 2018 | Review
Liz Nugent is one of those rare authors willing to take true risks with her writing. In terms of structure, themes, and character depth, Nugent defiantly refuses to adhere to long-held crime fiction conventions. Her debut novel, Unraveling Oliver, made an instant...
by Kristopher | Jun 11, 2018 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: It’s an embarrassment of riches this week. Along with my favorite book of the year so far, there are two other must reads being released. I love weeks like this one! Get thee to the bookstore immediately....
by Kristopher | Jun 8, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: If you were to ask me who the three authors I would love to have as part of the Composite Sketch feature, but whom I would think would be the most elusive, those names would be Stephen King, Mary Higgins Clark, and this week’s guest. Yes,...
by Kristopher | Jun 6, 2018 | Review
Truly unclassifiable novels are rare these days – most everything is a mash-up of various tropes from familiar styles – but occasionally something so unique comes along, breaking new ground while seemingly utterly familiar or at least somehow anticipated at the same...
by Kristopher | Jun 5, 2018 | Review
Lately, writers are finding new ways to explore the phenomenon of the serial killer. Take for example, Nathan Ripley’s Find You in the Dark: On the surface, this is a domestic suspense tale, but the foundation of the plot is firmly rooted in the history of serial...
by Kristopher | Jun 4, 2018 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: This weekend, I did my first solo library event at the Enoch Pratt Free Library – Light Street Branch. That was tons of fun and I hope that some readers were introduced to books and authors they might not have been aware of. Today’s...
by Kristopher | Jun 1, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From The Booking Desk: It will surprise no one that I first met Tara Laskowski because of my friendship with her husband, Art Taylor. But very quickly, I discovered that Tara was also an excellent writer, a loyal friend, a witty conversationalist, and a wonderful...
by Kristopher | May 31, 2018 | Conference Recap
From the Booking Desk: Don’t forget that I will be speaking about the hottest books for your summer reading this Saturday at the Enoch Pratt Free Library on Light Street in Baltimore at 3PM. I would love to see as many of you as possible there, but for those...
by Kristopher | May 30, 2018 | Review
Michael Koryta is one of those writers who loves to explore various genres, sub-genres, styles, and tones within his books; no two of his novels are even remotely similar. The one constant across his oeuvre is his undeniable talent at showcasing the written word. His...
