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literature2 years ago

"Top Picks: Mystery Novels, Picture Books, Technology, Feel-Good Reads, and AI Basics in 2023-2024"

The article highlights the 10 best mystery novels of 2023, featuring a mix of established authors and new voices. The selected titles include "The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies" by Alison Goodman, "Blood Sisters" by Vanessa Lillie, "The Body by the Sea" by Jean-Luc Bannalec, "Glory B" by Danielle Arceneaux, "Hollow Beasts" by Alisa Lynn Valdés, "The Last Devil To Die" by Richard Osman, "The Last Remains" by Elly Griffiths, "The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp" by Leonie Swann, "Symphony of Secrets" by Brendan Slocumb, and "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Each book offers a unique and captivating mystery, exploring various themes and settings.

via The Washington Post|
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literature2 years ago

"Exploring Europe Through the Eyes of Mystery Writer Donna Leon"

Donna Leon, author of the bestselling mystery series featuring Venetian detective Guido Brunetti, discusses her love for mystery books, her decision to write crime fiction, and her approach to crafting thoughtful and literate mysteries. She emphasizes her dislike for violence and sex in books and the importance of exploring ethical dimensions in her novels. Leon also reveals her plans to incorporate ecological concerns, particularly climate change, into future Brunetti books. In her memoir, "Wandering Through Life," she reflects on her unplanned journey as a writer and her deep appreciation for Italy and its culture. At 81, Leon contemplates aging and the importance of accepting it while striving to maintain good health.

via The Washington Post|
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literature2 years ago

Mystery Writer Carol Higgins Clark Passes Away at 66.

Carol Higgins Clark, a popular suspense novelist known for injecting humor into her murder mysteries, has died at the age of 66. She was best known for her character Regan Reilly, a fictional private eye with a backstory that mirrored her own life. Clark often collaborated with her mother, Mary Higgins Clark, on Christmas-themed whodunits. She was also an actress and had a small role in the film adaptation of her mother's book "Where Are the Children?" Clark's cause of death was appendix cancer.

via The Washington Post|
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