There are a select few authors where, whenever I see their name associated with anything, I simply must investigate their connection to it. Dutch writer Herman Koch is one such author for me. When I saw his fantastic praise quote for German crime novel FEAR by Dirk Kurbjuweit (on sale this week - 10/3/17), I knew right away this was a book I had to read—and I am so glad that I listened to that instinct. Thanks to Kurbjuweit’s US publisher, I had the opportunity to ask a few of my most pressing questions of the author of FEAR, which will surely be one of the smartest and most unsettling books I’ll read this year.
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Throwback Thursday: THE DINNER by Herman Koch
Welcome to my first-ever Throwback Thursday blog post! This post is inspired by Renee of It’s Book Talk. The purpose of this post is to recommend an old favorite book, one that I wouldn’t have an occasion to talk about otherwise! Read on for my first Throwback Thursday recommendation - THE DINNER by Herman Koch.
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Book Review: DEAR MR. M by Herman Koch
Herman Koch will forever be one of my favorite authors, and DEAR MR. M proves to me that he is an adaptive, ever-evolving author fully deserving of loyal readers. When I’m looking for a book with a sharp eye for human failings and a sharp wit to match, I will always choose Herman Koch.
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Can't-Miss Crime Fiction, Part 1
This post is part 1 in a 2-part series exploring must-reads that are already out. This week’s post focuses on some of my favorite titles from the past two years. While you’re waiting for upcoming releases to be available in stores and libraries, explore these crime titles!
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