November 9, 2023
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November 9, 2023
A Leopard-Skin Hat by Anne Serre
This beautifully rendered story of a profound friendship pursued through good times and bad is a literary treasure. Populated by only two characters it is a joy to read and food for the soul. This translation is pure pleasure.
October 18, 2023
Not Russian by Mikhail Shevelev
The complex and sometimes confusing state of Russian politics and culture is at the heart of this tale of desire, idealism and reality on a collision course. Profoundly revelatory narrative limns the dark aspects of life in this volatile nation.
October 1, 2023
Here and Only Here by Chriselle Dabos
Imagine all your middle-school nightmares made manifest. Add to that an eerie paranormal aspect that elevates the whole to the maximum level and you have this wildly creative and engaging tale of the middle school from hell.
September 18, 2023
The Longmire Defense by Craig Johnson
Once again Walt Longmire, a character beloved by many does what he does best: digs up the bones of a long-dead crime which point to a possible murder by Walt’s prickly grandfather and a current plot to defraud billions of dollars from the great state of Wyoming.
September 11, 2023
A Volga Tale by Guzel Yakhina
A delightfully translated novel combining fairy tale and historical fiction in a fully satisfying story of a misfit struggling to sustain life in a perilous time.
September 6, 2023
My Brilliant Friend: The Graphic Novel by Chiara Lagani & Mara Cerri
An atmospheric and mysterious set of illustrations fleshes out Ferrante’s tale of two young girls growing up in postwar Naples. A must for lovers of the author’s works.
August 7, 2023
The Woman Inside by M. T. Edvardsson
Less dark than others of the genre, this Scandinavian murder mystery is cleverly plotted and crafted skillfully using only the voices of the principals: victims, suspects and perpetrator. Briskly moving narrative helps maintain a high level of interest throughout.
July 25, 2023