Tricia R.

  • Women Spy Writers!

    Ian Fleming’s James Bond; John Le Carre’s George Smiley; Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne: the espionage shelves are packed with male spies by male writers. Which makes the following gripping titles and series penned by women a welcome change of pace. Who is Vera Kelly? by Rosalie Knecht. A different sort of spy story full of… Continue reading

  • Classics Reimagined

    Here are five fantastic books that explore some classic Greek tales many of us know, touching upon many centralized themes of classic Greek mythology but in unexpected and innovative ways. All are an illuminating read! The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood This fine rendition of a classic tale, the Odyssey by Homer, rejects the standard canon… Continue reading

  • Spooky Books for Every Reader

    It’s October, the best time to read all manner of scary, chilling, horror-inducing tales.  Many readers avoid horror, believing it is all gore, but is a surprisingly varied genre with titles ranging from unsettling to funny to downright terrifying.  Here are some outstanding examples: The Elementals by Michael McDowell. Originally written in the 1980’s, this gripping, terrifying… Continue reading