The Book Lovers' Delight!
I’ve found a gem of a book. But it’s dark and disturbing and not for the faint-hearted. Find out exactly what I’m talking about in today’s book review. Blurb The Best of Crimes* by K.C. Maher begins with Walter Mitchell walking into a suburban New York police station pleading guilty to the kidnapping of 13-year-old […]
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I’ve so excited to bring you another Japan-based book. I haven’t read any since Made in Japan. This next book I’m bringing to you was worth the wait. Blurb Kaerou Time to Go Home by B. Jeanne Shibahara introduces us to Meryl, a Vietnam War widow. Meryl has never remarried following the death of her husband. She […]
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My last post was a mix of drama and romance. This next post is pure drama. Your kind of thing? Read on. The Burgas Affair by Ellis Shuman is set in the wake of a deadly terrorist attack at Burgas Airport in Bulgaria, Israeli and Bulgarian intelligence agencies launch a joint investigation. Detective Boyko Stanchev on the police […]
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Long term readers of Joyful Antidotes will remember the weird and wacky stories of Mike Russell: Strungballs and Strange Medicine. I’m back today with a collection of even quirkier stories from the man himself. Nothing Is Strange* by Mike Russell is a collection of twenty short stories that bring the reader on inspiring, magical and unique […]
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Hello everybody! How are you today? Thanks for stopping by and checking out Joyful Antidotes. I have a book from an indie author that I’d like to share. Chasing Rainbows NYC by Eve Wing focuses on Ariella, a writing teacher who is also focusing on her own novel. Ariella has relationships with Jessie and Gael, […]
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Everybody, the boys are back in town. That’s right, those cheeky Scoundrels. Scoundrels: The Hunt for Hansclapp (Scoundrels #2)* by James Peak and Duncan Crowe brings us the second volume of memories from Major Cornwall and Major Trevelyan. Our favourite Scoundrels learn there is a rat in their beloved club, one who has been feeding information to their nemesis, Gruber Hansclapp. […]
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Do you dream of sun, sea and sand? Of jetting off to a splendid holiday resort to spend your days relaxing or learning to windsurf? Well, I can tell you one place you shouldn’t go… Palm Beach Finland* by Antti Tuomainen is set during the beginning of July in a small Finnish town. The new owner of […]
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I absolutely love Italy, not that I’ve never mentioned that in a blog post before… Today, I’m happy to go back to my favourite country to discover Venice, northern Italy and the art scene of the mid-sixteenth-century. The Eyes That Look* by Julia Grigg centres around young Francesco Bassano and his journey to find out why […]
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I’m not sure how to write this opening paragraph only to say that this soulful book sucked me right in. If you want to know more, read on. How We Remember* by J.M. Monaco begins with Jo O’Brien returning home after her mother’s death. She is shocked to learn of a large inheritance but also […]
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I don’t post comedy often enough here on Joyful Antidotes. I get much too carried away in the thrillers and dramas to somewhat loosen up with my reading choices. However, I took a break from the norm with one of my latest reads and, if I do say so myself, it was an upstanding example […]
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