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I’ve read all but one of the novels in the first part February’s paperback preview, not all of them typical of my usual taste in fiction but that’s not such a bad thing. I’m kicking off with one which should have been the perfect read for me but about which I had mixed feelings. I […]
Paperbacks to Look Out For in February 2024: Part One Read More »
Regular readers will know I have a predilection for novels with an art theme. I’ve already written two posts in this series about that and there’s at least one more in the works. Music, however, is a much rarer theme in my reading. Below are five novels I’ve enjoyed where music is central, all with
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I’d love to show off my jazz erudition and tell you that I knew the title of Laura Warrell’s debut was a Jelly Roll Morton quote but that’s not the case. Truth be told, I know little or nothing about the genre but I did like the idea of a novel that told the story
Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm by Laura Warrell: Men behaving badly Read More »