The Snowman by Jo Nesbo, book review
The Snowman by Jo Nesbo, translated by Don Bartlett
Confession: I have a soft spot for Scandinavian crime fiction. I’ve enjoyed every author I’ve read (thus far) in this subgenre. […]
January 2019
Beneath the Darkest Sky, by Jason Overstreet
Review of Jason Overstreet's historical thriller Beneath the Darkest Sky. There's a lot of info-dumping and an ineffective dual timeline. However, Overstreet's story about an African-American man in a Soviet gulag accurately portrays the time period and brutality of the 1930s Stalinist regime.
The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey, review
The Widows of Malabar Hill, by Sujata Massey
Set in early 20th century Bombay, The Widows of Malabar Hill centers […]
Year of the Asian Reading Challenge
Hi, everyone! I found a cool reading challenge for this year, one that is in line with my goal for this book review blog. It is the Year of the Asian Reading Challenge, […]
5 African American writers you should read
Five books by African-American writers you must read. These have influenced my thinking. All are absorbing, compelling books.
What my English teachers got wrong about literature
While my Christian high school had decent academics, my literature teachers tried to censor our books and had a narrow definition of Christianity. This wasn't only an academic problem. It didn't give the students the ability to empathize with those who suffer.
Mycroft and Sherlock, by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse
Mycroft and Sherlock, by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse
Mycroft and Sherlock was a huge (and terrific) surprise to me.
5 tips for short story submissions
If you're submitting your fiction to literary journals, here's 5 tips to stay encouraged and make your story stand out from the slush pile.