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The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz

Posted on July 21, 2023 by bseat

There are times when I long for a classic mystery by Agatha Christie or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The trouble is I used to read those books over and over growing up in Japan, since my access to English books … Continue reading →

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City On Fire by Don Winslow

Posted on June 9, 2023 by bseat

Why is it that stories about the Mafia or crime families are so compelling? Why were The Godfather, The Sopranos, The Wire or Power such a huge success? I am not sure I have a good answer to those questions, … Continue reading →

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A Dangerous Business by Jane Smiley

Posted on May 5, 2023 by bseat

Jane Smiley is a Pulitzer Prize winning author who keeps surprising her readers with the depth and breadth of her writing abilities. In this novel Smiley takes on the murder mystery genre, sets her story in California during the Gold … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain

Posted on April 28, 2023 by bseat

What if at 65 years old you decided to share with the world something about yourself that you had kept secret all your life? Would it change your life, or would it completely destroy it? This is the quandary that … Continue reading →

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Leaving Paradise!

Posted on February 17, 2023 by bseat
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Relaxing!

Posted on February 10, 2023 by bseat
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Wish you were here!

Posted on February 3, 2023 by bseat
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On Vacation!

Posted on January 27, 2023 by bseat
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What to Read on Vacation!

Posted on January 20, 2023 by bseat

Next week I am heading to the beach for a few weeks! This our annual trek seeking a break from the cold wet winter. I always take a lot of books with me and these are a few of the … Continue reading →

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Year End Summary for 2022

Posted on December 30, 2022 by bseat

Although I haven’t been able to read as many books as usual due to the birth of a new grand baby and my knee replacement surgery, I have read some really profound and great books this year. Here is my … Continue reading →

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