Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
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
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
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
Afternoon Reflection. Post 23.
Dear Joe Biden,
“Time and tides waits for no man.” (Chaucer circa 1395) A note from Barry Novick.
Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell.
The Jealousy Man and Other Stories
By Jo Nesbø. For those who appreciate the twists and turns of the devious human mind, Nesbø brings it. Review by Barry Novick
Afternoon Reflection. Post 22.
L.A. Woman
Remember the music of the late sixties, early seventies? The freedom, the open road, the wind blowing through your hair? Featuring L.A. Woman, by The Doors.
Afternoon Reflection. Post 21.
Jusqu’au Bout
About living the life you please. Featuring To the End of the Line, by the Traveling Wilburys.
Afternoon Reflection. Post 20.
Living.
Featuring a comment by Chef José Andrés. The good news is—it’s never too late.
Afternoon Reflection. Post 18.
That’s Life.
Lisa Marie, Pamela Lee, George Santos, Billy Joel…“We Didn’t Start the Fire.” By Barry Novick