Oh, I wish there were a million more of his books. Instead, this far, there are only four in this series and one in the new series. More to come, but who can wait when they are this good? Osman is not only a maestro of the mystery but a comedy man. His characters are spot on cleverly written and usually hilariously so. Osman is a writer, who doesn’t assume … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman
Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Crazies: The Cattleman, the Wind Prospector, and a War Out West’ by Amy Gamerman
Even if it wasn’t the name of the mountain range in which the story takes place, it would be a great name for the people in this book. It’s a good story and thanks to a good storyteller, it makes a great book. That’s not, as we know, always the case so we’re lucky the right person sunk her teeth into this. Investigative prowess doesn’t always transfer from article to book … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Crazies: The Cattleman, the Wind Prospector, and a War Out West’ by Amy Gamerman
Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Witchstone’ by Henry H. Neff
Lazlo is an 800-year-old demon with a terrible work ethic, a movie star human ‘glamor’ and a wicked sense of humor. He’s selfish, lazy, snarky, maybe secretly kind of nice and in big trouble. His high-ranking, evil father is punishing Lazlo by making him work a thankless job in the devil's bureaucratic offices. A Hell’s ‘“Hell,” if you will. While Lazlo runs up … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Witchstone’ by Henry H. Neff
Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Life Impossible’ by Matt Haig
Matt Haig has written some wonderful books. I recommend The Midnight Library especially and I was pleasantly surprised to find something new in The Life Impossible. Many authors embrace a certain vein but Matt Haig takes a step further with each new book.Seventy-two-year-old Grace Winters is ready to call it a day. She is a retired, widowed math teacher mourning the death … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Life Impossible’ by Matt Haig
Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Devil’s Teeth: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among Great White Sharks’ by Susan Casey
I think it’s safe to write about sharks after Labor Day. I try not to do this earlier on in the summer for obvious reasons. It isn’t nice doing it early on. We all like sharks but we all like the beach too. I watched Jaws for the umpteenth time the other night and just thought, "Nope.” Susan Casey appears to not have these thoughts. She is an editor and sports writer for … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Devil’s Teeth: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among Great White Sharks’ by Susan Casey
Literature in the Lymes: ‘Piranesi’ by Susanna Clarke
I just know I can’t really do this book justice. I love it and writing about it immediately takes some of the magic away but I suppose if Susannah Clarke could do it, I can at least try. Who is Piranesi? Where is he? He is writing this book as a journal from a place that is both a world and a house. This house has tides. This world has floors and wings and grand halls. … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘Piranesi’ by Susanna Clarke
Literature in the Lymes: ‘In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife” by Sebastian Junger
Editor's Note: We are delighted to welcome Jen Petty Hilger back to LymeLine. She wrote a very popular 'Literature in the Lymes' column for us until 2014. One could suppose this is the afterlife of a book reviewer. Welcome to review Number 101 ... after a brief 10-year hiatus. Sebastian Junger is a very smart man. He is a well-educated man. He is a brave man, a … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife” by Sebastian Junger