A Cineaste’s Bookshelf
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REVIEW: THE UNINNOCENT by Bradford Morrow
I became a fan of Bradford Morrow somewhat late in the game. He’s been writing, teaching and winning awards for sometime now. Yet I only I read, loved and reviewed The Diviner’s Tale last year, but I could barely wait to read more by him. I was thrilled when I was sent an advance copy of… Read More »
GUEST POST: China Mieville's Embassytown, by Tracy
Tracy is one of the smartest people I know. Really. She has a degree in biochem and recently began practicing law. She can do math AND she is a wonderful writer. She is a dear, nerdy friend and I was thrilled when she asked to write a guest post._________________________________I recently had the opportunity to meet… Read More »
A look at American history, reflected in the mirror of the back bar. My review of AMERICA WALKS INT
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REVIEW: AMERICA WALKS INTO A BAR by Christine Sismondo
A Spirited History of Taverns and Saloons, Speakeasies and Grog Shops As someone who grew up on episodes of Cheers and lived in a colonial-era tavern and inn, I suppose I might have been somewhat predisposed to be enamored by the subject. But if you stop to consider, I think most people are. The gathering… Read More »
REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY: AGATHA CHRISTIE
An Autobiography As much as I love biographies, I’m often hesitant about autobiographies. Everyone has an interesting story — that doesn’t meant they know how to tell it. There is no doubt Dame Agatha Christie knew how to tell a story. Hundreds of them. But her best may be her own. She begins at the… Read More »
Win an Agatha Christie prize pack: http://cineastesbookshelf.blogspot.com/2011/11/review-and-giveawa
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MORE GREAT READS FOR HALLOWEEN
Can’t get enough of ghoulish stories? Neither can I! Which means I have even more creepy titles to suggest for Halloween — and any chilly, fall night best spent by the fire. How about something easy to get into and tough to put down? Try MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN by Ransom Riggs. It’s… Read More »
Why I named my dog Archie. weeklylizard: Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin at the movies (an
Why I named my dog Archie. weeklylizard: Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin at the movies (and on the radio). Read more here.Read More »
REVIEW: MURDER IN A FIRST-CLASS CARRIAGE by Kate Colquhoun
The First Victorian Railway Killing I’m a sucker for these sorts of books. In fact, when I received the review copy, my husband joked, “Well, someone said, ‘Let’s write a book for you!'” It has so many themes I love: mystery, the Victorian era, trains, and a murder trial. AND it’s British. Drawn from… Read More »
overlookpress: In honor of P.G. Wodehouse who would have turned 130 this past Saturday, October 15:
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Normally I take a photo of the book itself with some sort of set or prop relating to the story. This one is a bit different — and quite special. While traveling in England, my husband and…
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BOOK PHOTO: MURDER ON THE FIRST-CLASS CARRIAGE
Normally I take a photo of the book itself with some sort of set or prop relating to the story. This one is a bit different — and quite special. While traveling in England, my husband and I made sure to stop at 221b Baker St in London. There is a fabulous Sherlock museum that… Read More »
Check out my book photo of MURDER IN A FIRST-CLASS CARRIAGE. It features a special appearance by th
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