This post is late, but on Monday the virtual crime book club met and discussed Case Histories by Kate Atkinson as part of our Cold Case month. It proved to be a popular book, with particular praise for Kate Atkinson’s finesse over character and her eye for the details of everyday life. It prompted a […]
Virtual Crime Book Club – What We’re Reading
The vote has been counted and the book we are reading this month, on the theme of cold cases, is Case Histories by Kate Atkinson. I’ve actually wanted to read this for a long time, so I look forward to delving in. The meeting, if you want to join us, is 8 p.m. Monday 27th […]
Virtual Crime Book Club – Video and Vote
Last night the book club met to discuss Little Deaths by Emma Flint. The theme this month was a book inspired by true events. Little Deaths provided the group with a lot of talking points. You can watch the meeting in the video below. Be aware it contains detailed spoilers. Also, apologies, the video is […]
Virtual Crime Book Club – What We’re Reading
The vote is complete and the book we’re reading for 8 p.m. Monday 30th October GMT, on the theme of fiction inspired by true events, is Little Deaths by Emma Flint. If you have not yet joined the book club but have been considering it, you can find all details HERE. I look forward to […]
Virtual Crime Book Club – Video and Vote
On Monday evening (yes, I’m late putting this post up this week, I’m sorry) the book club met and discussed Dead Man’s Grave by Neil Lancaster. It was a popular book with a well-defined sense of place. Neil kindly joined us for a Q&A for the first twenty-five minutes. To watch the interview and the […]
Virtual Crime Book Club – Let’s Vote!
Last night the book club met and discussed Pine by Francine Toon. While there was a great sense of place, and character and grief were intimately explored, the group did not feel it was strong in the crime sense, which was what they were expecting. A conversation ensued about what a crime novel is. The […]
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