Roald Dahl’s short stories are meant for the adult reader, and the good, young and kind are largely absent, with the old, greedy and wicked taking center stage.
The unlikely hero with big ears is a tremendous protagonist.
Anthony Webster leads an uneventful life – until now.
*** ON OUR BOOKSHELVES *** NOVEL: The Haunting of Hill House AUTHOR: Shirley Jackson YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 1959 REVIEW: There’s a chill in the air and the kids are planning their Halloween costumes. It’s time for spooky books. The Haunting of Hill House is a classic. *** I was familiar with Shirley Jackson through her … Continue reading Worth Revisiting – A Spooky Book From 1959
This one’s a thriller…you’ll want to read it on a beach, or late at night in bed, or on the train, but definitely not on a plane.
Jane Austen left the world six complete novels. Delightful as they are, no Janeite can help but wishing there were more.
Lies told, promises broken, a mystery set in Jerusalem
A Noir Thriller Set in Old-School Bombay