Order of Isabel Dalhousie Books
The Isabel Dalhousie series (also known as the Sunday Philosophy Club Series) is a series of mystery novels by Scottish novelist Alexander McCall Smith. The series is more like a mystery series than Smith’s No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. Isabel Dalhouse has been described as a mix between Jane Austen‘s Emma and Carrie Bradshaw. The series is set in Edinburgh. (more…)
Order of Professor Dr. Von Igelfeld Entertainment Books
The Professor Dr. Von Igelfeld Entertainment series is a series of humourous novels by Scottish novelist Alexander McCall Smith. The series is also known as the 2 1/2 Pillars of Wisdom series. The main character of the series is Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld, who was a student of Professor Dr. Dr. Dr. Dieter Vogelsang. (more…)
Order of No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency Books
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency is a series of mystery novels by Scottish author Alexander McCall Smith. The series is set in Botswana and the main protagonist is Mma Precious Ramotswe. The series covers a lot of issues, including women in traditional and non-traditional occupations, rural life, religion, depression and AIDS. It has been adapted into a radio series and a TV series. (more…)
Order of Alexander McCall Smith Books
Alexander McCall Smith is a Scottish author (though born in Rhodesia) of crime fiction and children’s books. He is the author of several series, including the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Professor Dr. Von Igelfeld Entertainment, Isabel Dalhousie, 44 Scotland Street and more. Aside from being a novelist, he also writes medical law and bioethics non-fiction books. (more…)
Branagh To Play Villain in New Jack Ryan Film?
Written by Brandon Williams on Friday, July 20th, 2012Although the new Jack Ryan reboot has not been the fastest moving film project, with the announcement of Kenneth Branagh (Thor) directing, things are definitely starting to pick up.
In addition to being a director, Branagh is also an actor. Therefore, he is “in talks” to play the villain in the film. The character’s name is Viktor Stazov, who is a “financial wiz who, with the help of the Russian government, masterminds a plot to devalue American currency and thus destroy the U.S. economy.” (more…)
Film Based On Ludlum’s “The Osterman Weekend” Casting Soon
Written by Brandon Williams on Friday, July 20th, 2012With the August 10 release of The Bourne Legacy film looming, Robert Ludlum fans will be pleased to hear of another one of Ludlum’s novels is set to be made into a movie.
Lionsgate has announced that they will be casting The Osterman Weekend next week. The screenplay was written by Jesse Wigutow. The novel has already been adapted into a movie, by legendary director Sam Peckinpah back in 1983. It was the Wild Bunch director’s final film. (more…)
Order of Adam Dalgliesh Books
Adam Dalgleish is a fictional character appearing in a series of mystery novels by British author P.D. James. He works at New Scotland Yard in London, starting out as a Detective Chief Inspector and rising through the ranks as the series progresses. Dalgliesh is a gentleman detective, a staple of British detective fiction. (more…)
Scholastic Updates U.S. Figures For “The Hunger Games”
Written by Dan Malone on Friday, July 20th, 2012Scholastic has announced that over 50 million copies of the popular The Hunger Games series have been sold in print and digital formats. Since the series first came out in Fall 2008, the series has seen steady growth in sales.
The 50 million figure includes 23 million copies of The Hunger Games, 14 million of Catching Fire and 13 million of Mockingjay. (more…)
Order of P.D. James Books
P.D. James was the pen name of Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park. P.D. James was an English novelist of crime fiction, thrillers and dystopian fiction. She was best known for her detective fiction novels featuring Adam Dalgliesh, a policeman and poet. She has also written a couple of novels featuring Cordelia Gray and a few standalone novels. (more…)
Order of Victor Carl Books
Victor Carl is a character featured in a series of legal suspense novels by American author William Lashner. Based out of Philadelphia, Carl works as a defense attorney. (more…)