I love these list of 'best' books. There are so many books I have not read and then a lot I haven't even heard of. My To Read List gets longer every day!!
Anyhow, here's a list from GalleyCat and a bit from the list:
Best Novel
The Ranger by Ace Atkins (Penguin Group USA – G.P. Putnam’s Sons)
Gone by Mo Hayder (Grove/Atlantic – Atlantic Monthly Press)
The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino (Minotaur Books)
1222 by Anne Holt (Simon & Schuster – Scribner)
Field Gray by Philip Kerr Penguin Group USA – G.P. Putnam’s Sons – Marion Wood Books)
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Best Mysteries of 2011
Friday, January 20, 2012
Thriller Novels from 2011
I love seeing what authors recommend to their readers. Michael Palmer talks about A Few Memorable Thriller Novels from 2011 on his Facebook page.
And I have read a couple of the books -- Joseph Finder is one my favorites (Buried Secrets is his latest) and Karin Slaughter (Blindsighted).
And I have read a couple of the books -- Joseph Finder is one my favorites (Buried Secrets is his latest) and Karin Slaughter (Blindsighted).
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Jewish Books of 2011
Here's an interesting list from Jewish Ideas Daily.
Of the making of Jewish books there is no end—and some of them are even worth reading. The past 12 months have not produced a major Jewish novel; in fact, the best novel of the year was published by an obscure university press in Texas. But histories, translations of Yiddish literature, selected poems from two of our finest poets, and several first-rate memoirs have rushed in to fill the gap. And, as always, Jewish biography has proved to be a reliable category for the book-starved Jewish reader. Here is a reader's guide to the top Jewish books of the past year, listed alphabetically by author's last name.
I am disappointed a novel is not included. As part of a goal I set last year, I'm trying to read a few books/literature other than mysteries and thrillers. I have not given up mysteries and thrillers -- I love 'em -- but recently I've read a couple books dealing with other cultures and thoroughly enjoyed them -- The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Lemmon was very good.
Of the making of Jewish books there is no end—and some of them are even worth reading. The past 12 months have not produced a major Jewish novel; in fact, the best novel of the year was published by an obscure university press in Texas. But histories, translations of Yiddish literature, selected poems from two of our finest poets, and several first-rate memoirs have rushed in to fill the gap. And, as always, Jewish biography has proved to be a reliable category for the book-starved Jewish reader. Here is a reader's guide to the top Jewish books of the past year, listed alphabetically by author's last name.
I am disappointed a novel is not included. As part of a goal I set last year, I'm trying to read a few books/literature other than mysteries and thrillers. I have not given up mysteries and thrillers -- I love 'em -- but recently I've read a couple books dealing with other cultures and thoroughly enjoyed them -- The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Lemmon was very good.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Science Fiction and Fantasy books
Last January I posted a list of science fiction books recommended on i09. Recently i09 posted their list of The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of 2011.
The first book on the list is also on my 'to read' list, Reamde by Neal Stephenson. "Neal Stephenson's new novel Reamde seems like it could never work: it's an epic-length thriller packed with infodumps about obscure ideas and 200-page gun fights. But the book is fantastic. Stephenson stages a crazy narrative collision between Chinese virus-writing gamers, a millionaire videogame entrepreneur, Russian mafia, rural American anti-government "wack jobs," and a murderous Welsh terrorist. With those kinds of characters in play, and a lot of dry humor, Stephenson absolutely hits it out of the park. Not only is Reamde a terrific high tech thriller, but it's also a profoundly interesting take on what it means to be American in the twenty-first century."
The first book on the list is also on my 'to read' list, Reamde by Neal Stephenson. "Neal Stephenson's new novel Reamde seems like it could never work: it's an epic-length thriller packed with infodumps about obscure ideas and 200-page gun fights. But the book is fantastic. Stephenson stages a crazy narrative collision between Chinese virus-writing gamers, a millionaire videogame entrepreneur, Russian mafia, rural American anti-government "wack jobs," and a murderous Welsh terrorist. With those kinds of characters in play, and a lot of dry humor, Stephenson absolutely hits it out of the park. Not only is Reamde a terrific high tech thriller, but it's also a profoundly interesting take on what it means to be American in the twenty-first century."
Monday, December 19, 2011
Best Crime Books
And a list from the Boston Globe: On Crime: Best Books of the Year.
Again, another list on which I have only read one title....
Again, another list on which I have only read one title....
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Gift Guide
I like this gift list from abduzeedo. It is not a list of the best sellers or the most popular, but a list of really interesting books that would make great gifts: posters, graphics, brand theory, design and more.
Example: Art of the Modern Movie Poster: International Postwar Style and Design
"Critically authoritative, visually stunning, and physically massive, Art of the Modern Movie Poster is the first and last word on post-WWII film poster design. Showcasing fascinating examples from 15 nations, this collection of more than 1,500 exemplary designs is a must-have for film buffs, design and poster aficionados alike. The posters are organized by country of origin, offering an intriguing glimpse into each region's unique visual sensibility and sometimes unexpected takes on familiar films. Gathered from the renowned collection of the Posteritati Gallery in New Yorkone of the largest holdings of international film posters in the worldthis volume is the definitive survey of both film and popular graphic art in the modern era."
Example: Art of the Modern Movie Poster: International Postwar Style and Design
"Critically authoritative, visually stunning, and physically massive, Art of the Modern Movie Poster is the first and last word on post-WWII film poster design. Showcasing fascinating examples from 15 nations, this collection of more than 1,500 exemplary designs is a must-have for film buffs, design and poster aficionados alike. The posters are organized by country of origin, offering an intriguing glimpse into each region's unique visual sensibility and sometimes unexpected takes on familiar films. Gathered from the renowned collection of the Posteritati Gallery in New Yorkone of the largest holdings of international film posters in the worldthis volume is the definitive survey of both film and popular graphic art in the modern era."
Friday, December 16, 2011
Another list of gift suggestions
Now, this list is from The American Spectator: "WHAT IS A Washington Christmas without receiving a few policy
books as stocking stuffers?" Every family has someone interested in politics, international affairs or history. I can think of two people in my family -- we live in the DC area, too!
'Our annual list of holiday gift suggestions from distinguishedreaders and writers."
'Our annual list of holiday gift suggestions from distinguishedreaders and writers."
Monday, December 12, 2011
10 Best Books of 2011
And then the New York Times reduced their list of 100 best books down to the 10 Best Books of 2011. I don't know how they did it. I tried to make a list of my favorite 100 songs and ended up with more than 150 songs on the list.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
100 Notable Books of 2011
The New York Times Sunday Book Review announced their list of the 100 Notable Books of 2011. I'd better get busy -- I've only read one book on this list!!
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