January Reads Part 1
Many times, I write in reaction to others. And what I write about is supposed to be across the popular arts. Of late, that’s been film,…
The Garner Files: A Memoir Audiobook Review
mem•oir |ˈmemˌwär; -ˌwôr| noun a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources. Confession time (yet, again). Though I’ve pored over a number of…
The (Stephen) King of Movie Adaptations
A couple of years ago, publishers came up with a way to re-package a small portion of famed author Stephen King’s now rather large inventory into…
When The Last Man on Earth Wasn’t Alone
As the month of October counts down to its end, and landing on the favored holiday of Halloween, my good blogging colleague Ed Copeland has graciously…
Whirlwind, an Appreciative Audiobook Review
“A man who tries to carry a cat home by its tail will learn a lesson that can be learned in no other way.” ~ Mark…
The Friends of Bouchercon 2011
Sometimes, the planets align just right and I get to attend an event that’s as fun and memorable as others have described. Let’s face it, anticipation…
Time to Plug ‘Plugged’
While I’m jetting my way toward St. Louis, MO, and my first Bouchercon, I thought I’d offer the following review since the book made an impression.…
Elvis & Joe in Audiobook: The Sentry
Awhile back, the thirteenth book in the Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novels by Robert Crais inspired a series at my old blog. It examined each…
Book in Life as Meme – 2011 Edition
My good friend over at Pop Culture Nerd is at it again! My Life as a Book 2011 This book title meme just won’t die —…
The Gentlemen’s Hour Audiobook Review
Last week, author Don Winslow‘s long delayed sequel to his “epic, macking” novel of 2008, The Dawn Patrol, rolled onto U.S. shores. A few of us couldn’t…
Reprise: The End of Month Meme
Since we have almost reached the midpoint of 2011, I thought I’d reprise something almost forgotten. I’ve updated a years old post from the former blog…
Reprise: The Power of the Dog – Winslow’s Opus
At one time, I read my share of historical novels. I’m thinking it’s a phase for many readers, but don’t quote me on that. James Clavell’s…
Reprise: Thomas Perry’s STRIP
A year ago, if you had asked me if I’d heard of author Thomas Perry, I would have told you yes. If you had asked me…
Reprise – One of a Kind: Charlie Huston and The Mystic Arts of Erasing All Signs of Death
Author Charlie Huston doesn’t seem capable of writing quiet or cautious fiction. Surprising would be the word I’d use when it comes to experiencing or explaining…
Audiobook Mid-Week Meme
Since June is Audiobook Month, Jen of the wonderful Devourer of Books blog has put together an appropriate short meme for this event and audiobook fans. Below…
Reprise: Grand It Is, Too
There was a prime reason I made it a point to read The Drowning Machine book blog when I started web logging myself. It all came down…
Elvis & Joe in Audiobook: The First Rule
Last year’s release of the 13th book in the Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novels by Robert Crais inspired a series at my old blog. It examined each…
‘Not Bad For A Human’ Book Launch
It doesn’t happen often (or often enough), but there are times when you know you’re encountering a highlight. I’m not talking about those life-changing experiences for…
Reprise: Friday Forgotten Book – The Ninth Configuration
Since the moveable feast that is Easter is late this year, I thought it appropriate to re-post (and update) a piece I wrote in late-2009 for…
A Bit of the Requiem in The Dramatist
Working a case is like living a life. You could be going along with your head down, pulling the plow as best you can, but then…
It Rains... You Get Wet 