Midsomer Murders, dead tree style

Fans of the British television series Midsomer Murders can double their pleasure by reading the seven novels on which the show is based, all written by Caroline Graham.

The current nightstand

Given my current sleeplessness woes, nighttime reading material is more important than ever. Here’s a quick look at the stuff I’m reading in the wee hours.

A book, a dilemma

Freedom for the thought you hate! A noble sentiment indeed, worthy of angels. But what does that mean in practice? Time to consider the disposition of an unwanted book.

Personnel management, Godfather-style

Words of wisdom from the Don.

A book here, a book there

Books on the “to read” list are like tribbles; every time you turn around, there are more of the damned things. Two to add to the nightstand, then.

Coach Holmgren, bookseller

Running a bookstore isn’t all getting books and selling coffee and muffins, but it might be a bit easier than coaching a professional football team.

On the nightstand: Five Skies

Last year wasn’t a good one for me and new literary fiction. Hoping to reverse that trend with the latest work by one of my favorite writers, Ron Carlson.

Mock entry for “Perused”

If only I’d read something lately. Then I could talk about it here.

But, alas, I didn’t. So: Integer aliquam. Cras vestibulum libero auctor purus semper adipiscing. Maecenas a nisi.