“Have you read any good books, lately?” My first impulse is always, “No. I only read real corkers and I want to tell you all about them.” But then good sense takes over and I try to tailor my answer to the occasion. Imagine my surprise when Jon recently asked if I...

A CERTAIN AGE Beatriz Williams June 28th, 2016 William Morrow A CERTAIN AGE by Beatriz Williams is part mystery, part historical, and part romance. It's based upon Richard Strauss’ opera, Der Rosenkavalier. It has a gripping plot involving family secrets, an...

THE HEAVENLY TABLE Donald Ray Pollock July 12, 2016 Doubleday Books OK, we're gonna try something new here. I am going to review the book as I read it. Last night I read 100 pages and I'm not bullshitting when I say I had 2 of the worst nightmares I've had in...

DUTY AND HONOR Grant Blackwood June 14th, 2016 G.P. Putnam DUTY AND HONOR by Grant Blackwood brings back the Tom Clancy character Jack Ryan Jr. This story explores a murder centered around a German connection. The plot has an organization whose major recruiting...

THE HOUSE OF SECRETS Brad Meltzer June 7th 2016 Grand Central Publishing THE HOUSE OF SECRETS by Brad Meltzer with Tod Goldberg is the first book in a riveting new thriller series. Most authors are well known for their writing style and Meltzer is no different, as...

FIELD OF GRAVES J. T. Ellison MIRA June 14, 2016 FIELD OF GRAVES, by J. T. Ellison, the first book in the Taylor Jackson series, is a great read. Those who have never read this series will enjoy a gripping story with well-developed characters. Fans of this series...