Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Empty Glass by J I Baker

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Cynthia

Book noir? ‘The Empty Glass” is an interesting murder mystery told from an unusual perspective.  We’re kept guessing who Deputy Coroner Fitzgerald is recounting his story.  It’s August 5th, 1962 and Marilyn Monroe has just been found dead in her … Continue reading →

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Eat the City by Robin Shulman

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Cynthia

A fun and informative….and hunger inducing read. This is a mouth watering, thirst inducing story of culinary New York both past and present.  Shulman alternately sketches the history of New York City and its relationship to a particular food or … Continue reading →

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The Long Walk by Brian Castner

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Cynthia

Soldier’s Heart   I’ve long wondered what it’s been like for our current service people.  Like many Westerners I have very little idea what life, not to mention war, is like in the Middle East.  It’s worse than I thought.  … Continue reading →

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The Absolutist by John Boyne

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Cynthia

Yes or No? It sounds over simplistic but much of life’s choices do come down to a yes or a no. Some things are non-negotiable. Our hero, Tristan Sadler, knows who he is, he’s always known. His problem is how … Continue reading →

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