Tag Archives: translation

In the Mail: Tattoo: A Pepe Carvalho Mystery

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry

*This was inadvertently buried in the Mail pile and wanted to make you aware of it Tattoo: A Pepe Carvalho Mystery (Pepe Carvalho Mysteries) Publishers Weekly Those who prefer getting inside characters’ heads to figuring out whodunit will enjoy this … Continue reading →

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In the Mail: In Translation Edition

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Kevin Holtsberry

–> Many and Many A Year Ago by Selcuk Altun Publishers Weekly Altun’s second novel to be made available in the U.S. has a premise almost as intriguing as his first, Songs My Mother Never Taught Me, but the execution … Continue reading →

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Nicholas by Rene Goscinny & Jean-Jacques Sempe

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Kevin Holtsberry

Cover of Nicholas I am sure readers here know by now I am a sucker for well packaged and illustrated young adult books.  So I guess it is no surprise that I am a fan of Nicholas by Rene Goscinny … Continue reading →

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When I Forgot by Elina Hirvonen

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Kevin Holtsberry

This is anything but escapist literature. It is deep, dark at times, and serious. But it is also beautiful, touching, and a pleasure to read. Continue reading →

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Songs My Mother Never Taught Me by Selcuk Altun

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Kevin Holtsberry

As I have been reading thrillers lately I thought it might be worthwhile to throw in some with an international flavor.  So I added Selcuk Altun’s [amazon-product region="us" text="Songs My Mother Never Taught Me" type="text"]1846590531[/amazon-product] to the reading list.  It turned … Continue reading →

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