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...
by Kristopher | May 29, 2018 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: Yesterday was the Memorial Day holiday, so this week’s list of books come to you on the day they are released. Quite a variety this week, with something for everyone. ______________________________________________________________________...
by Kristopher | May 25, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: I can’t actually remember when I first met Kellye Garrett. It was certainly online, and I’m thinking it must have been shortly after she announced that Midnight Ink was publishing, Hollywood Homicide. By the time I first met her in...
by Kristopher | May 22, 2018 | Review
For a number of years now, Jennifer Hillier has been writing a varied collection of excellent crime novels that have gained her a loyal following of fans and modest critical acclaim, but she is hardly a household name. On June 12, 2018, that is going to change. The...
by Kristopher | May 21, 2018 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: I had a great weekend at the first ever Noir @ the Bar in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It was such fun to hang with some of my favorite people, meet some new friends, and hear some excellent readings. Yes, I may have ended up buying some new books...
by Kristopher | May 18, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: Danielle Bartlett is a publicist with Harpercollins/William Morrow. I first met her at one of the various Bouchercons and she has ensured that I receive the relevant review copies I need for BOLO Books ever since. She is truly a delightful...
by Kristopher | May 17, 2018 | Review
The new Netflix mystery series Safe is the viewing equivalent of those blockbuster summer beach-reads from days of yore: Light on any real substance, but certainly enjoyable while being consumed. Viewers who know Harlan Coben created it will expect nothing less. Just...
