We did a bunch of year-end lists at Crime Reads (I particularly did the psychological thrillers) but I thought maybe I’d do a more inclusive year-end list, which reflects what I actually read, These are in no particular order, though I’d make a special plea for Snyder’s book, which I don’t feel like it got the publicity it deserves: Continue reading
novels
The Books of Susan Sontag, Ranked
For a Sontag geek like me this was pure pleasure (at Lit Hub).
The Dark and Dreamy Noir of The Great Gatsby
I wrote about my special relationship to Gatsby and its noir undertones at CrimeReads.
Sara Gran’s Infinite Mysteries
I love, love Sara Gran’s novels, especially her Claire De Witt series. My smash note over at CrimeReads.
Naben Ruthnum/Nathan Ripley on Crime and Curry
Profiling Nathan Ripley/Naben Ruthnum for Crime Reads was a lot of fun.