The mysteries of the human personality
In the 5th book in the Maigret series, a criminal mastermind doesn’t account for the Inspector’s tenacity.
Author: DJB
A love letter to small towns
Q&A with Robyn Ryle about her new novel of linked stories on living in community in small towns.
When everyone is a suspect
Five mystery writers come together to solve a crime that one of them probably committed.
Looking beneath the surface in a Japanese crime classic
A classic Japanese alibi-deconstruction mystery of the first order in a new English translation.
Disengage with your misery machine
What happens when you trade Doomscrolling for Hopescrolling?
I love the pithy proverb — Volume 11
A new collection of short and to-the-point adages, paired with a few favorite songs.
From the bookshelf: August 2025
It is my intention to read five books each month. See what made the cut in August of 2025.
Values and beliefs
In this age of rage, take the time to articulate what you value and believe.
Fall 2025
Andrew Bearden Brown returns to the concert stage this fall in New England, California, Florida, and DC.
You are the way you play
Three recent pieces that showed up in my newsfeed all touch on the idea of cynicism vs. hope.
MORE TO COME... 