Interview: Catriona Ward Talks About Her Latest & Upcoming Books
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the world of horror literature recently, you may have come across Catriona Ward‘s latest release, The Last House on Needless Street. This mind bending tale uses multiple narrators – one of whom is a cat – take readers…
Female Science Fiction Authors You Need To Read Right Now
Science fiction literature has certainly proven it’s endurance over many decades. It draws readers in with its themes of distant planets and technologies that one can only dream of. These fascinating works of fiction have been – and still are – published by a litany…
Interview: Charles Ardai of Hard Case Crime Talks About Legacy & Future Of Crime Novels
Who doesn’t love to sit down with a good mystery? Capers, murders and puzzles of all kinds can be found in droves in any library or bookstore. Whether you enjoy a classic heist story or a modern whodunit, the mystery genre is always thrilling. There’s…
Science Fiction, Double Feature: Science Fiction Literature Month at Fully Booked
Far off planets. Technological advancements. Time travel. There are so many elements to science fiction literature; if we tried to list them all we’d be here all day. However, if sci-fi is your thing then do we have a treat for you. This month at…
Murder & Mayhem: Review of Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi
Helter Skelter; Whether we are talking about disorderly haste or confusion, a Beatles song, or a true crime non-fiction book, the term itself always gives off a feeling that something incredibly chaotic is imminent. Helter Skelter: the true story of the Manson murders by Vincent…
Hidden Demons: Review of The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward
New horror novel releases are always a big draw for me. It’s my preferred genre, and I constantly find myself on the lookout for great original horror novels to keep me up at night. When The Last House on Needless Street showed up as a…
Castle in the Air by Donald E. Westlake: A Caper-iffic Review
One of the many things I love about writing book articles is that it gets me out of my comfort zone. I get to write about new genres – mystery in this case – and explore different worlds and authors. And something that makes writing…
Quebec Tragedy: Review of Wish You Were Here by John Allore and Patricia Pearson
As a self-professed lover of true crime (which is mostly how I get my nonfiction fix), I’ve listened to many podcasts, watched many documentaries and read many books about various crimes committed throughout the course of history. However I will say that rarely – or…
Social Injustice: 10 True Crime Books That Delve Into Deeper Issues
Social injustices. Coverups. Public shaming. Not all true crime books are strictly about murder you know. Continuing our coverage for nonfiction month, we’re taking a look at several of these issues. Our previous list took a look at specific killers and the crimes that they…
Crime 101: 10 True Crime Books About Killers and Their Crimes
It’s no secret that true crime has exploded in the past decade, making it a huge draw for nonfiction readers. Countless films, series and podcasts have dedicated their time to delving into cases of scorned lovers, mysterious disappearances, and cold-blooded murderers. However, you may not…
Based on a True Story: Nonfiction Books Month at Fully Booked
Have you ever picked up a biography or memoir about a person you’re fascinated by? How about a travel guide or a how-to about a skill you’ve been looking to improve? Or perhaps – like this reader – a grizzly true crime tale? Well then,…
The Golden Age of Mystery: A Retrospective
Who doesn’t like to curl up with a good mystery, in particular a good detective story? As it turns out we have the master the of the macabre to thank for the first detective story, that is correct no other than Edgar Allan Poe with…
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