For completism's sake and because it might interest some of you out there: here's my sort-of-a-review of Chuck Klosterman's conversation-starting card game HYPERTheticals: 50 Questions for Insane Conversations.
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For completism's sake and because it might interest some of you out there: here's my sort-of-a-review of Chuck Klosterman's conversation-starting card game HYPERTheticals: 50 Questions for Insane Conversations.
Where I go down the rabbit hole of Peter Straub's writing career again with the second volume of the Blue Rose Trilogy Mystery. YOUR MOVE, PASTORELLA!
My review of Lauren Beukes' collection Slipping: Stories, Essays and Other Writing, which more or less highlights my problem with this sort of collection.
Gabino Iglesias is back on the grind for International Women's Day with a review of Life is Wonderful, People are Terrific, by Meliza Banales. A Ladybox Books publication.
Johnny Shaw has a brand new Jimmy Veeder fiasco coming out on March 7. Find out here whether it's good or not.
My review of February's Audience Suggestion Sucker June, by Sean Kilpatrick. A Lazy Fascist Press book. This one was a lot more rewarding than January's selection.
I review a lot less newcomers and total unknowns this year because of cases like this one. I've enjoy the book enough, but I'm not sure what I can possibly tell you to get you to try it. I wouldn't be convinced myself.
Jeremy Robert Johnson's new short story collection Entropy in Bloom is an absolute blast. The book will officially be released on April 18, but GET YOUR COPY NOW!!!
Dennis Lehane has a new novel out! The peasants rejoice! Well, it's kind of just OK, really. Not the kind of sweeping crime epic he got us used to.
My review of Jordan Harper's much anticipated novel She Rides Shotgun. Pre-Order it now and get it for June 6. It's worth the wait, beautiful people. This is as good as advertised.
South African thriller writer Roger Smith is BACK with an espionage novel titled The Truth Itself and it's gloriously Roger Smith-esque. Written as James Rayburn.
My review of Broken River Books' first 2017 release: David Bowles' new short story collection Chupacabra Vengeance!
The fans have spoken! Here is my first audience suggestion review: Pounded in the Butt by My Own Butt, by the immortal Chuck Tingle.
My review of Bob Truluck's novel The Big Nowhere. While it wasn't my favorite Truluck by any means, it's another pop noir with a life of its own. Highly recommended for fans of Elmore Leonard.
I begin my year-long retrospective of Peter Straub's work with Koko, the first volume of the Blue Rose Trilogy. While I have my qualms coming in with a twenty-eight years perspective, there is no doubt that Straub's a standout talent.
My review of Will Viharo's latest book Things I Do When I'm Awake. It's not what you think it is. At all.
My review of Johnny Shaw's novel Floodgate. For all its ups and down it is one of Shaw's most ambitious and memorable efforts to date.
My review of John Le Carré's The Night Manager. While it was a pleasant surprise overall, it did not quite transcend its nature. Click to read more.
My review of Cartoons in the Suicide Forest by Leza Cantoral. Embrace the end of innocence and hurl yourself into the unknown with her. Click to read more.
My review of Matthew Revert's novel Basal Ganglia: it's the kind of book that finds you if you need it. Read more here
