As a music journalist with a penchant for the written word, I’m always on the lookout for books that can surprise me. “Booked to Die” by John Dunning did just that. I stumbled upon this gem while browsing through a quaint bookshop in London, its spine catching my eye with its intriguing title. As someone …
I’ve always been a sucker for a good thriller, but lately, I’d found myself in a bit of a reading rut. That’s when a friend thrust “The Watchman” by Robert Crais into my hands, insisting it would snap me out of my literary doldrums. I was skeptical at first – another crime novel? But as …
I’ve always been a sucker for unconventional mysteries, so when I stumbled upon “Sister Eve and the Blue Nun” by Lynne Hinton, I couldn’t resist. A motorcycle-riding nun who solves crimes? Count me in! As a music journalist, I’m used to exploring the unexpected, and this book promised just that. From the moment I cracked …
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I’ve always been drawn to true crime stories, but “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote took my fascination to a whole new level. I picked up this book after hearing countless recommendations from fellow crime enthusiasts, and I’m glad I finally took the plunge. From the very first page, Capote’s masterful prose transported me to …
I’ve always been a sucker for a good mystery, but lately, I’d found myself in a bit of a reading rut. That’s when a colleague at The Observer Music Monthly suggested I give Louise Penny’s “Still Life” a go. “It’s not your usual fare,” she said, “but I think you’ll appreciate the artistry.” Intrigued by …
As a longtime fan of detective fiction, I was thrilled to discover Michael Chabon’s “The Final Solution” during a recent trip to my favorite bookshop. The slim novella caught my eye with its intriguing title and promise of a Sherlock Holmes-inspired mystery set against the backdrop of World War II. I couldn’t resist the allure …
I never thought a crime novel could hit me so hard emotionally, but “The Tin Roof Blowdown” by James Lee Burke left me reeling. As someone who’s always been fascinated by New Orleans and its rich culture, I picked up this book hoping to get a glimpse into the city’s post-Katrina reality through the lens …
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I’ve always been drawn to dark, gritty crime novels, but “Every Dead Thing” by John Connolly took me to places I never expected. I stumbled upon this book while browsing through a secondhand bookstore, its worn cover and intriguing title catching my eye. Little did I know that this impulse purchase would lead me down …
As a seasoned music journalist, I’ve always had a soft spot for the gritty underbelly of American culture. So when I stumbled upon Dashiell Hammett’s “The Continental Op” in a dusty corner of my local bookshop, it felt like fate. The worn, pulp-style cover practically screamed “read me” in a voice as rough as sandpaper, …
As I sit here, still basking in the afterglow of Alan Bradley’s “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie,” I can’t help but marvel at how a chance encounter in a quaint bookshop led me to this delightful read. It was a rainy Saturday afternoon when I stumbled upon this gem, its vintage-inspired cover …