In the Bleak Midwinter

By Julia Spencer-Fleming. Awarded Best First Traditional Mystery. “Midwinter” brings it with an Episcopal Priest, a Town Police Chief, some very handy military training, a body, an MG, and some serious “sparks.” Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.

Karla’s Choice

A John le Carré Novel by Nick Harkaway. A spy-thriller that captures, the intrigue, jargon and nuance of le Carré's meticulous writing style featuring George Smiley (of course!), the “Circus,” disappearance, a Soviet operative, an Hungarian assistant...Click thru for the review by Barry Novick

Creation Lake

Rachel Kushner’s most recent book has been called Kushner’s best to date, and that is saying a lot. Creation Lake is a “spy-novel” with its protagonist Sadie Smith assigned to infiltrate and undermine a left-wing farming group in a rural region of France. Piqued your interest? There is so much more! Click thru for the review by Barry Novick

H is for Hawk

When her much-loved father dies, author Helen McDonald needs a way to escape and begin the journey back to herself. "A glorious book!" Review by Lynda Bernard.

Table for Two

By Amor Towles. A collection of 6 short stories and one novella. Nuanced characters, rich prose, unanticipated twists with unexpected outcomes. It’s great! Review by Barry Novick

Chief Inspector Gamache Series

Best mystery, best writing, best story… by Louise Penny. Read them all (list included). Addictive AND satisfying! Review by Lynda Bernard.