by Kristopher | Feb 6, 2019 | Review
Most readers would agree that some books are meant to be read at rapid speed, with the propulsive action spurring the reader through continuing cycles of “just one more chapter” until the exciting conclusion is reached; while others books are intended to immerse the...
by Kristopher | Feb 4, 2019 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: This is one of those epic book weeks where you definitely want to make your way to your favorite bookshop. So many great books – three I have already reviewed and two others that I will be reviewing soon. Buy any one of them – or all...
by Kristopher | Feb 1, 2019 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: The name Charles Todd might as well be a synonym for excellence. This mother-son writing duo never fail to satisfy their fans, whether they are writing a book in one of their two series, a stand-alone, a short story, an essay, or likely even...
by Kristopher | Jan 31, 2019 | Review
The pantheon of female private investigators dedicated to serving the constituents of their city may want to prepare themselves to add a new member to their legion. Names like Kinsey Millhone (Santa Teresa, California), Claire DeWitt (New Orleans, Louisiana), Kate...
by Kristopher | Jan 30, 2019 | Review
Society has long joked that often it is the therapist who is the one most in need of therapy. This is most definitely a stereotype, but like all such generalizations, there is a grain of truth in there. One need look no further than Theo Faber, the protagonist of Alex...
by Kristopher | Jan 29, 2019 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: It looks like it’s going to be a winter week for much of the U.S., so the timing is right for some great book. Three very different novels this week; something that will appeal to everyone. Gregg Hurwitz – Out of the Dark (Minotaur,...