by Kristopher | Jul 11, 2014 | Review
Everyone knows that writing a novel is not easy, but every time I read historical fiction, I am always amazed at the level of research that is required. With a non-historical book, the author can typically alter things to fit the needs of the story. However, when...
by Kristopher | Jun 20, 2014 | Review
The Oxford dictionary definition of bittersweet is “arousing pleasure tinged with sadness or pain.” This would also be an apt description of one’s experience reading Miranda Beverly-Whittemore‘s Bittersweet. Of course, I mean that in only the best possible sense....
by Kristopher | May 16, 2014 | Review
Sophie Hannah has consistently been writing some of the most complex and psychologically acute mystery novels out there. The Telling Error, the ninth in her bestselling series, continues this tradition. Reading one of her novels is like looking into the private files...
by Kristopher | May 9, 2014 | Review
If you are at all tapped into the Young Adult book blogging scene, you have more than likely already heard that there is a new E. Lockhart book coming out. That book, We Were Liars, has been getting strong buzz around the blogosphere – and rightly so. The book is...
by Kristopher | May 6, 2014 | Conference Recap
From the Booking Desk: Last night, The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore Maryland hosted an event featuring five women of mystery. I thought I would write a brief recap of the festivities for those that may be interested. This past weekend was Malice Domestic, a conference...
