Paradise is not always what it seems
Retired Chicago policeman Cal Hooper finds a small Irish village isn’t as bucolic as he imagined.
All posts filed under: Recommended Readings
Books (along with a smattering of movies and plays) that I have found of interest and want to share
Observing history through a wider lens
European military historian Jeremy Black, MBE answers my questions about his new work, “The Civil War.”
A love letter to human intimacy and connection
A novel of hope for connection even when we find ourselves in a place of intense loneliness and isolation.
Expect the unexpected
Daniel Mendelsohn has written a brave and accessible memoir about journeys and relationships.
From the bookshelf: September 2025
It is my intention to read five books each month. See what made the cut in September.
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.
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.
From the bookshelf: August 2025
It is my intention to read five books each month. See what made the cut in August of 2025.
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