Recent Reviews
Can You Solve the Murder? – The BOLO Books Review
The first “Choose Your Own Adventure” novel—The Cave of Time—was published in 1979, setting in motion an almost two-decade publishing journey. Young readers at the time discovered a new way to experience the act of reading, by becoming part of the story. At critical...
Home Before Dark – The BOLO Books Review
The Forbidden Iceland series (The Creak on the Stairs, Girls Who Lie, Night Shadows, etc.) by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir features one of the most complex and addictive narrative arcs readers are likely to find—not just in Icelandic crime fiction, but in crime fiction in...
Writers and Liars – The BOLO Books Review
This is your annual reminder that Carol Goodman, along with being both an exceptional writer and first-class citizen of humanity, is one of those career authors who has mastered a difficult skill—the art of continually giving fans exactly what they want (the same)...
Recent Interviews
Lucy Burdette –
BOLO Books Interview
From the Booking Desk: I am so happy to welcome Lucy Burdette to the blog today. Lucy is the author of the Key West Food Critic mystery series and is an active member of the Jungle Red Writers blog. Please join us as we discuss her newest novel, the Hemingway cats,...
Doug Dorst –
BOLO Books Interview
From The Booking Desk: The J.J. Abrams and Doug Dorst created novel S. has been covered here on BOLO Books in a variety of ways. First we had a glimpse inside the book, followed by the full review of S. And let's not forget the account of my lunch with J.J. and Doug...
Barb Goffman –
BOLO Books Interview
From the Booking Desk: The crime fiction short story is one with a very long history and just about every major mystery convention still presents awards in the Short category. BOLO Books has not really covered very many short stories, so I was excited when the...
Recent Articles
We Are What We Read Episode 1 Available
If you follow me on social media, you have no doubt heard about my new initiative, We Are What We Read, so I am excited to tell you that the inaugural episode is available now. Over the next 12 months, 8 members of our crime fiction family (new folks each month) will...
Cover Reveal – Because the Night
From the Booking Desk: I am thrilled to host the cover reveal for the new Henry Malone novel from James D. F. Hannah. James and I have been friends for a number of years and invariably make sure to meet up when we are attending the same convention. As always, I am...
BOLO Books @ Malice Domestic 2023
From the Booking Desk: I can’t believe it’s almost time to leave for Malice Domestic. Time is flying. In case anyone is looking for me around the convention, here are the places where I can almost certainly be found. THURSDAY 5:00-7:00 Early Registration FRIDAY 3:00...
