I've been reading Laura Lippman for a long time, so when her newest, Lady in the Lake, came out, recently, I got it right away. It didn't hurt that it got a rave review from Stephen King himself.
I've also just read American Fire, about a series of arsons in Virginia. How'd I hook up with that? There was an article in the New York Times about how every state has an infamous crime, and a book about it. After reading about all 50, I chose this one.
and I've discovered Bruno, the Chief of Police. Have so far read two, and have the next three already lined up.
Have a nice weekend. I'll be teaching birds at Quilted Threads (and wrestling with signing up for Medicare, parts A and D.)
That is one of my much loved Dr Seuss quotes — hang in there with the sign up process!!!
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles. Very fascinating about a count who was under house arrest after the revolution in the 20s. He had to live and stay in the Metropol Hotel next to the Bolshoi Theatre. He has many adventures there and the writing is delightful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the book recommendations! Being a Virginian I put American Fire on hold at the library.
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ReplyDeleteInteresting list of the crimes by state. I don't want to read the one for Wisconsin on Jeffrey Dahmer.
ReplyDeleteI think Medicare Part A is automatic. Are you thinking of Part B? Anyway, I’ve seen that list of true crimes by state somewhere, but I thought it was the Washington Post’s book newsletter. My list of Books To Read should take me into my 14th decade or so...
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