Top Scandinavian Noir / Detective Authors
Each month we ask our Facebook followers for a book or series recommendation based on a particular genre or similar parameters – and then print the answers in our mid-month newsletter.
I thought it would be a good idea to have a separate page listing these, as I use it as a reference guide often. (more…)
Order of Jay MacLarty Books
Jay MacLarty (1943-2010) was an American author of techno-thriller novels. All of his published novels feature the character Simon Leonidovich. Jay always enjoyed reading, so he eventually decided to try his hand at it himself. His first attempt showed that the talent was there, but it was considered too long and literary for a first-time writer. He was advised to write a book with more mass appeal first. Out of this came the Simon Leonidovich series, which mixed business, politics and technology – drawing on his own background. (more…)
Order of John L. Campbell Books
John L. Campbell is an American author best known for writing the Omega Days series of books. The series began in 2013 with the release of Omega Days. (more…)
July 2021 Mid-Month Newsletter
Hi everyone and welcome to halfway through July! Many of you loved the Quote of the Month section I added in the July newsletter so I’m going to have that in the mid-month newsletter as well. (more…)
Order of Jan Costin Wagner Books
Jan Costin Wagner is a German author of crime thriller novels. He writes the Kimmo Joentaa series. Jan studied German Literature and History at a Frankfurt university, and went on to work as a journalist. Jan and his wife split their time between Germany and Finland. (more…)
Order of Madeline Miller Books
Madeline Miller is an American author best known for writing historical fiction books like Circe and The Song of Achilles. (more…)
Order of James Von Leyden Books
James von Leyden is an English author of crime fiction novels. He grew up in County Durham, England, and studied Philosophy & Modern Languages at Oxford University. His interest in Morocco began in 1985 when he visited the country, and has held an interest in it ever since. Aside from his work as a novelist, James also works as a copywriter and brand consultant. He is married with two children, splitting his time between East Sussex and Morocco. (more…)
Order of Mario Giordano Books
Mario Giordano is a German author best known for writing the Auntie Poldi series of books. The series began in 2015 with the release of Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions. (more…)
Order of Malcolm Gladwell Books
Malcolm Gladwell is an author best known for writing books like Outliers: The Story of Success and The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference. (more…)
Order of Tracy Letts Books
Tracy Letts is an American playwright and screenwriter. He is best known his his Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award-winning play, August: Osage County. (more…)