Mark Haber: Lesser Ruins
Mark Haber's third novel, Lesser Ruins, is out today. It's one of the best novels of the year.
Richard Osman: We Solve Murders
Richard Osman's latest mystery takes us to a new group of characters who . . . well, the title says it. Here are my thoughts on We Solve Murders.
Madeline Miller: Circe
I finally read Madeline Miller's 2018 novel, Circe
Dorothy B. Hughes: The Expendable Man
The most recent book for #NYRBWomen24 was Dorothy B. Hughes's 1963 crime novel, The Expendable Man
Anthony Trollope: The Eustace Diamonds
The Euastace Diamonds is the third book in Anthony Trollope's Palliser series, which I'm making my way through this year.
George Eliot: Romola
Knowing nothing about it beforehand, I finally read George Eliot's fourth novel, Romola.
Penelope Mortimer: The Pumpkin Eater
The latest book for #NYRBWomen24 was Penelope Mortimer's 1962 novel, The Pumpkin Eater.
William Trevor: The Story of Lucy Gault
This year's Mookse and Gripes Podcast summer book club selection was William Trevor's The Story of Lucy Gault. Here are my thoughts, as well as a link to the podcast episode where we discuss the book.
Jessica Mitford: Hons and Rebels
My latest read for #NYRBWomen24 was Jessica Mitford's 1960 memoir Hons and Rebels.
César Aira: Festival and Game of the Worlds
Recently New Direction published a book with two Cesar Aira novellas, Festival and Game of the Worlds, each translated by Katherine Silver.