Violetta Armour The definition of a psychological thriller has been defined as “a suspenseful book which emphasizes the psychology of its characters more so than the plot.” I just completed two British psychological thrillers, and I might add that each of these main characters are in definite need of some time on the psychologist’s couch.…
Tag: So Many Books
Features, February 2023
So Many Books, So Little Time: ‘White Sands Gold,’ by Mike Torreano
Violetta Armour If you are a fan of Western fiction, you will like White Sands Gold, reminiscent of Zane Grey and Louis L’Amour novels. If you are new to Western fiction, this might be a good place to start with a story that has mystery, romance, and many twists that kept me turning the pages.…
Features, November 2022
‘Lessons in Chemistry,’ by Bonnie Garmus
Violetta Armour The book cover suggests this is “Chick Lit.” The title might imply you are reading a science textbook. It is neither but, rather, so much more. I think this book will appeal to both men and women, and even to those who got a C- in chemistry. Set in the early 1960s, Lessons…
Features, January 2022
So Many Books, So Little TimeArthur Truluv, by Elizabeth Berg
Vy Armour I fell in love with author Elizabeth Berg’s writing back in the early ‘90s with her first book, Talk Before Sleep. Her trademark is the ability to make ordinary people characters you want to spend time with, meet for lunch, and so often, people you hate to say goodbye to on the last…
Features, December 2021
So Many Books, So Little Time: Have You Seen Luis Velez?
‘Tis the season … for kindness, compassion, and good will. If you have time to read during busy December, this book is the perfect example of what the holiday season is about. Sixteen-year-old Raymond Jaffe feels like he doesn’t belong. At his mother’s apartment, he’s just an extra child his step-father endures and his half-sisters…