Monthly Archives: March 2011

Coffee and friendship in Kabul

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Linda

This book was a delight to listen to on CD, except for one thing – the primary setting is a coffeehouse in Kabul, Afghanistan, and I kept craving a really good cup of coffee whenever driving and “reading.” So far, … Continue reading →

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Old blue eyes and golden voice

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Linda

Paul O’Connor has discovered that a new book about “The Voice” reveals a lot about Sinatra the man. By Paul T. O’Connor FRANK: THE VOICE. By James Kaplan. Doubleday. 718 pages. $35, hardcover. Siriously Sinatra, the satellite radio station dedicated … Continue reading →

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No. 2 in the spotlight

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Linda

Bob Moyer is prowling the mean streets again. By Robert Moyer THE SENTRY. By Robert Crais. Putnam. 320 pages. $26.95. For most of his life between the pages, Robert Crais’ Joe Pike has played a terse Tonto to Elvis Coles’ … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Hemingway (No. 1) has her say

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Linda

This novel has already hit The New York Times best-seller list, and no wonder. By Linda Brinson THE PARIS WIFE. By Paula McLain.  Ballantine Books. 320 pages. $25. You might wonder why Paula McLain would write a novel about a … Continue reading →

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Victorian England as you’ve never seen it

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Linda

If you’re looking for a fictional change of pace, and want a heroine who’s definitely not like the girl next door, Carol K. Carr’s debut novel may be just your cup of tea – or perhaps, more aptly, your glass … Continue reading →

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A breakout book?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Linda

Anne Barnhill, who spends much of her literary time these days in 16th-century England, steps into a different world to review a book by a fellow North Carolina writer. By Anne Barnhill THE BANKER’S GREED. By p.m. terrell and T. … Continue reading →

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Of witches and satire and a universe

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Linda

Steve Wishnevsky takes a look at the latest book in the Discworld series, one in the subset of Tiffany Aching books. The Tiffany Aching books are technically classified as young-adult novels, suitable for high-school age readers. But as Wishnevsky well … Continue reading →

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Charles Todd – Two authors, two series

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Linda

Those who have access to the Greensboro News & Record can find my review of Charles Todd’s latest Inspector Rutledge mystery, A Lonely Death there today. And they also can read my interview with Charles Todd. Fans of Charles Todd … Continue reading →

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The power of faith unites a power couple

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Linda

Residents of the Piedmont Triad take note: The authors of this book will be coming to Winston-Salem Saturday, April 2, for a “conversation” sponsored by the BookMarks organization, with support from Centenary United Methodist Church.  Expect a lively exchange about … Continue reading →

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Death by incompetence

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Linda

Fellow displaced journalist Paul O’Connor (OK, OK, I fired him, but THEY made me do it) reviews a novel about the death of a newspaper. Just reading the review made me sad, but I think I’ll give the book a … Continue reading →

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