2014 Statistics

From the Booking Desk: I am often asked how I decide what to review. This is far too complicated a process for me to distill into one blog post, but I did think it would be interesting to do an analysis of how I obtained the books I reviewed for 2014. Total Number of...

Serial – The Podcast Phenomenon

From The Booking Desk: The success of the “Serial” podcast can only be described as a phenomenon. One of those times when something in the ether gels and a piece of pop culture goes from relative obscurity to fanaticism (or more accurately in...

BOLO Books’ Second Blogoversary

From The Booking Desk: Yesterday, October 24, was the second anniversary of BOLO Books. I could not let the occasion pass without a brief mention. When I started BOLO Books back in 2012, I had no idea how much joy and fulfillment it would bring to my life.  Books have...

Happy Fourth of July!

From the Booking Desk: Wishing everyone the happiest of celebrations this Fourth of July.  Since the holiday is falling on a Friday, there will be no Friday review this week, but things will be back to the standard schedule next week.  Until then, enjoy the fireworks,...

Belzhar – Some brief thoughts (not a review)

From The Booking Desk: I don’t typically talk about books in advance of their release month.  First, there are too many books to read for the blog, so I rarely get a chance to read something well in advance.  Secondly, there really isn’t much point in me talking about...

Breaking News from Toni “Leigh Perry” Kelner

From the Booking Desk: Toni L. P. Kelner reached out to BOLO Books asking for help in spreading the word about this exciting new project.  As a huge fan of her editorial work with other compilations, I thought this Audible endeavor was a new and exciting addition to a...