Marion: I finished the Veronica Roth novella Arch-Conspirator, that Bill recommended, and thought it was very good. Now I’m halfway through a thriller by Paula McLain called When the Stars Go Dark. It’s set in the village of Mendocino, CA, and other north-coastal spots in 1993. While it’s well-written, the blending of her fictional missing-girl story with the real-life Polly Klaas is a little hard to take. That case isn’t abstract history for me–I remember it vividly. I’m sticking with the book though.
Sandy: Moi? I am currently reading the final book that Scottish-born author John Taine wrote; his marvelously titled novel G.O.G. 666. The copy of the book that I own is the first-edition, 1954 hardcover from Fantasy Press. I look forward to sharing some thoughts on this one with you all shortly….
Terry: I’m reading Owen Hill’s The Curator, but so far it hasn’t grabbed me. I guess I should have been warned off by the comparison to Dickens, whose work also doesn’t grab me!
How did I miss this? Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
I guess that is true, Marion. And when it comes to "You Only Live Twice," I saw the movie TWICE…
I absolutely loved this deep dive into Edwige Fenech's giallo films! Her unique blend of allure and mystery truly captivates.…
You managed to work in your two loves; vintage fiction and films!
Yup, Marion, your memory serves you well! Oh...as regards these three recent Bond reviews of mine, as the old saying…