Author says he takes a hard-hearted approach to character and planned to kill him off Me and my detective by Lee Child, Sara Paretsky and more Alison Flood Sat 27 Jun 2020 04.00 EDT Jack Reacher has millions of fans all over the world, but his creator, Lee Child, has revealed he doesn’t “like Reacher that much” and … Continue reading Lee Childs doesn’t like Jack Reacher much — he’s not alone
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14 new books to read in one sitting
Given the increasing tendency of books to be 500, 600, or more pages, this list is refreshing in its offer of quick reads. https://www.bookbub.com/blog/new-short-books? 14 New Books to Read in One Sitting By Kimberley Laws•June 26, 2020•4 min read Nothing feels more satisfying than devouring an entire book in one sitting. And with the sunshine and your … Continue reading 14 new books to read in one sitting
15 Audiobooks to keep you up at night
A fine audiobook is a gem. Enjoy https://www.bookbub.com/blog/thriller-audiobooks? 15 Great Thriller Audiobooks By T.A. Maclagan•March 13, 2020•7 min read Loyal fans of the genre have seen a bounty of spine-tingling novels hitting retailers — including works from old masters like Stephen King and Harlan Coben, as well as fresh-faced talent like Oyinkan Braithwaite. If you want to find the best thriller … Continue reading 15 Audiobooks to keep you up at night
How to enter the treasure chest of Brandon Sanderson books
One friend decided to reread the Wheel of Time which was finished by Brandon Sanderson rather than trying something that might not be terrific. https://theportalist.com/brandon-sanderson-books? Where to Begin With Reading Brandon Sanderson Books Explore Cosmere and beyond with these incredible epics. By Orrin Grey Brandon Sanderson hit the radar of many fantasy fans when he was … Continue reading How to enter the treasure chest of Brandon Sanderson books
A visit with Emily Dickinson — in person — memorialized
This is a marvelous description of one of the few in-person visits with Emily Dickinson. Thomas Wentworth Higginson had been writing her for eight years before they met. This is a wonderful piece and you have the time. After all, how many TV shows can you watch? Read this instead. https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/06/day-emily-dickinson-met-thomas-wentworth-higginson/613357/
Yuval Noah “Sapiens” still sticks in my mind
This is quite a lengthy profile of Yuval Noah Harari who made a huge splash with his book "Sapiens" in 2014. It's one of my top ten memorable books for ideas. Recommended highly -- as is this article. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/02/17/yuval-noah-harari-gives-the-really-big-picture
Want to understand Florida — here’s a novel that may help
PLEASE NOTE: This is a book review not written by me about a book that he concedes is sharp, brilliant, mean, and exasperating. I'm posting it because it looks like a fun read that will undoubtedly produce many discussions. And how lovely to have a topic that is new. The Dark Soul of the Sunshine … Continue reading Want to understand Florida — here’s a novel that may help
Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite on sale
The black 8GB Kindle Paperwhite is presently on sale from $129.99 to $99.99. If you remember to check the box, the package includes three months of Kindle Unlimited free. If you'd prefer a color on the back of your Paperwhite, you can have twilight blue, sage, or plum for an extra $5.00. As usual, there's … Continue reading Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite on sale
Guardian UK’s list of highlights from John Bolton books
As a lawyer, I find the Justice Dept argument that all conversations between Bolton and Trump are classified to be utterly absurd. Furthermore, prior restraint of speech (written or oral) is rarely permitted because of the First Amendment. In a very sick way tho, Trump's predisposition to try to hold anything up by litigating is … Continue reading Guardian UK’s list of highlights from John Bolton books
Great books about magic that don’t include Harry Potter
Great Books About Magic—That Don’t Involve Harry Potter We asked ‘The Magicians’ co-creator Sera Gamble, illusionist Criss Angel and novelist Aimee Bender about the books they find most spellbinding—and instructive BEWITCHING HOURS A scene from the Syfy series “The Magicians,” based on Lev Grossman’s book of the same name. Sera Gamble, the series’ co-creator, recommends … Continue reading Great books about magic that don’t include Harry Potter
17 Movies starring books
https://bookriot.com/2013/06/12/17-movies-starring-books/ 17 Movies Starring Books Jeff O'Neal Jun 12, 2013 We’ve done movies starring libraries and movies starring bookstores, and now it is time for the final chapter in our trilogy (since everything has to be a trilogy these days): movies starring books. In these seventeen movies, books aren’t just mentioned or seen, they are … Continue reading 17 Movies starring books
Yet another list of books about race in America
25 Books for People Who Want to Learn More About Race in America Because allyship starts with understanding. By Ali Francis Images courtesy of the brands These last few weeks in America have revived a centuries-old question: How do we end the legacy of racism and white supremacy in this country? As protesters march across the nation, seeking … Continue reading Yet another list of books about race in America
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