I started reading Captain America by Ed Brubaker thinking it was pretty straightforward, but it was not… because Marvel! What Captain America by Ed Brubaker is about? Everybody knows Captain America. But if you were in a coma during most of your life, he is a Marvel Superhero and the alter ego of Steve Rogers….
All of Fredrik Backman’s books in order! Who is Fredrik Backman? A Swedish columnist, blogger, and, of course, writer, Fredrik Backman is the author of bestsellers like A Man Called Ove, Beartown, and its sequel Us Against You, and Anxious People. Backman’s books have been published around the world in more than twenty-five languages. And…
The Russian Sherlock Holmes. What is the Erast Fandorin series about? Written by Boris Akunin, Erast Petrovich Fandorin is a 19th-century Russian hero in a series of Russian historical detective novels. Orphaned at the age of nineteen, he was left with only debts and had to abandon his education to enter the police force as…
By the author of the Amos Decker series, The Camel Club series, and the King & Maxwell series. What is the Will Robie series about? Created by bestseller author David Baldacci, this spy thriller series focuses on the character named Will Robie who is known as the US government’s most professional, disciplined, and lethal assassin….
All of Deanna Raybourn’s Books in Order? Who is Deanna Raybourn? New York Times bestselling author from Texas, Deanna Raybourn used to teach high school English and history before becoming a full-time writer, starting in 2006 with her first novel, Silent in the Grave. It was the launch of the successful Lady Julia Grey Series,…
All of Charles Todd’s Books in Order! Who is Charles Todd? Charles Todd is a pen name used by the American authors Caroline and Charles Todd, a mother-and-son writing team. Caroline and Charles Todd also are pseudonyms: Caroline Todd was the pen name of Carolyn Watjen and Charles Todd is born David Watjen. They published…
All of Stuart MacBride’s Books in Order! Who is Stuart MacBride? Stuart MacBride is a Scottish writer raised in the “Granite City” of Aberdeen where the Logan McRae series is set, a “Tartan Noir” series in the vein of Ian Rankin and Val McDermid’s work. In addition to the Logan McRae series, Stuart MacBride has…
All of Carl Hiaasen’s Books in Order! Who is Carl Hiaasen? American journalist, Carl Hiaasen (pronounced “hiya-sun”) became a novelist by the late 1970s, writing novels in his spare time. He writes books for adults but also for young-adult readers-and two of his novels were made into films: Striptease with Demi Moore and Hoot with…
With a new year comes new books to read! In fact, there are continually new books to read. It never stops. When I launched this blog, I thought I was going to write a few dozen reading guides. I soon realized how wrong I was. To be honest, I’m at the point where I can’t…
The books behind the popular TV series. What is the William Wisting series about? Coming from award-winning Norwegian author Jørn Lier Horst-and a former Senior Investigating Officer at Vestfold police district-the William Wisting series is a popular crime series set in Larvik, Norway. Chief Inspector William Wisting is described as “an experienced policeman who is…
All of Haruki Murakami’s books in order! Who is Haruki Murakami? Haruki Murakami is a bestselling award-winning Japanese writer whose work has been translated into 50 languages. He is known for exploring genres like science fiction, fantasy, and crime fiction, and has become known for its use of magical realist elements. Inspired by authors like…
Where the disgraced spies go to work… What is the Slough House series about? From British mystery and thriller novelist Mick Herron, the Slough House series takes us to London, England, to follow a group of disgraced spies. The Slough House is where the washed-up MI5 spies are relegated when their careers are derailed. Maybe…
