Murder with Ganache –
BOLO Books Review

Even before opening the cover of Murder with Ganache, the latest Key West Food Critic mystery by Lucy Burdette, it is clear that this is going to be an enjoyable and entertaining reading experience.  The delightful pink, purple and green color scheme of the cover...

Beyond Belief –
BOLO Books Review

Beyond Belief is the second book in Helen Smith’s delightful Emily Castles mystery series.  Readers are once again entertained by Emily’s investigative escapades and the unique individuals she meets on her journey to uncover the truth. Just as in the first book in the...

In The Blood – BOLO Books Review

The Hallows is a small community located in upstate New York.  It is also once again the setting for the latest Lisa Unger novel, In the Blood.  Unlike most series, Unger has chosen this fictional setting as the link between her books, and although some characters...

Apple Tree Yard released in the US

From the Booking Desk: Last year, I reviewed the UK release of Louise Doughty’s Apple Tree Yard.  I enjoyed the book so much that it then made it on to my Top Reads of 2013 list.  This week, the US version of the book was released and I just wanted to remind my...

True Detective –
BOLO Television Review

With shows ranging from The Sopranos and The Wire to Boardwalk Empire and now True Detective, HBO has proven that they know how to choose crime-related television projects.  With only the first episode, True Detective has set itself as the bar by which future shows of...