Author Review: Roy Harley Lewis
The books of Roy Harley Lewis (not to be confused with Roy Lewis) are light-hearted, not to be taken too seriously, but quite enjoyable.
Book Reviews
Wild Cards edited by George R.R. Martin
In the shared universe of the Wild Cards anthology edited by George R.R. Martin, the interlocking stories contribute to an alternate history in which an…
The Ladies’ Paradise by Émile Zola
Fans of the ABC series “The Paradise” shouldn’t expect Émile Zola’s The Ladies’ Paradise to be the same. It’s not in many ways. But Denise…
A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson
A Memory of Light is the 14th and final volume of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series, which I highly recommend. Those of you who…
Author Review: Roy Lewis
One of the authors that the SMSA Library has in its collection is Roy Lewis, who has written a total of 68 mystery books that…
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Recently released as a film by Ang Lee, Life of Pi by Yann Martel is a beautifully written book that manages to be at…
The Lady Vanishes (AKA The Wheel Spins) by Ethel Lina White
First published in the UK as The Wheel Spins in 1936, this story was made popular when Alfred Hitchcock made it into a movie in…
The Bat by Jo Nesbo
The Bat has only just recently been published in Australia, but Australian readers have been introduced briefly to Harry’s experiences in Australia in Nesbo’s other…
The Devil’s Star by Jo Nesbo
In The Devil’s Star by Jo Nesbo, a young woman is murdered in Oslo, her finger amputated and a diamond in the shape of a…
The New iPad in Easy Steps by Drew Provan
Suitable for both iPad beginners and experienced iPad users, The New iPad in Easy Steps is an ideal guide to help you make the most…
Cell 8 by Roslund & Hellström
Roslund & Hellström have once again produced a gripping novel that will keep the reader in suspense from start to finish.
River of Darkness by Rennie Airth
River of Darkness by Rennie Airth is the first book in the John Madden series and is an intriguing mystery that kept me enthralled to…