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Another very enjoyable series is Ian Rankin's novels featuring DI John Rebus. I think he's finished off the Rebus books but there is some speculation that he might start a new series featuring Rebus's partner - DS Siobhan Clarke. I'd love it if he did. In any case there are a number of Rebus...

Thank you. I'm always looking for good female writers so I'll definitely give Joanna Hines a try.

A big YES to Arnuldur Indridason and Yrsa Sigurdadottir. I recently emailed a website about contemporary Icelandic literature, asking for information about the next English translations of Yrsa's books and here is an excerpt from the reply: I asked Yrsa's publisher here in Iceland and he...

:D That was good. You have a way with words.

This year's Christmas gifts of books: Fantastic Mr. Fox for my best friend's 6-year old daughter. A Paddington Bear book for my 5-year old niece. 10,000 Years of Art for my 19-year old niece. (She's starting an Art History degree next year.)

The Woman Who Walked Into Doors by Roddy Doyle (226 pp) - 9 This is an excellent book. Follow up with the sequel, Paula Spencer.

I recently discovered that the first three books in Asimov's Foundation series are available as a free download from scribd. There are a few other Asimov books available. Also, Charlie Huston has made the first Joe Pitt available as a free e-book plus three other books. I don't have direct...

I'm sorry about what your wife had to endure. Like you, I read these books to try to figure out why people do such awful, horrific deeds but I still don't really understand it. I simply cannot imagine looking into another human being's eyes and be able to do the things these people do. It's...

Thanks, I read a favourable review of Clea Koff's book and made a mental note to buy it at some stage. However, right now, I'm not in the right frame of mind for such emotionally difficult topics. Know what I mean?

I don't know if you're still interested in a reply and I assume that by now you've read the book. I read it and thought it was a good book, though emotionally quite taxing. Also, I struggled a bit through the first part where he details his struggles with the UN before arriving in Rwanda...

A fellow survivor! I was in relationship with one too.

An accurate review. I read the book and thought pretty much what you just wrote. A fascinating story about a fascinating man but oh...so very badly written and edited (if it was edited at all!).

I read this book and agree with your recommendation. Richard Kuklinski was one scary man.

On Writing - Stephen King I'm really enjoying this book. I started these books but have put them aside for the moment, until I have time to read them without distractions. Rocket Men: The Epic Story of the First men on the Moon - Craig Nelson Still Ugly - Constance Briscoe...

I felt the same way. The first part gave me the most reading pleasure. Once the story moved to America I slowly started losing interest and, like you, read to the end because I wanted to know what happened and not because the book kept me riveted.