The following three books include a short story collection, a novel translated from French, and a novel in verse. Biblioasis books continue to delight me! Cocktail by Lisa Alward (short stories) It's been several months since I read this book, but it was one of the best short story collections I read this year so … Continue reading Three from Biblioasis: Lisa Alward, Catherine Leroux, and Jason Guriel
This is the second book by Catherine Leroux I've read. The first was The Party Wall, which the Shadow Giller jury (of which I am one) chose as their 2016 winner. In both cases I have found that Leroux's books are not just well-written stories (although they are that, too)... they are also cleverly imagined … Continue reading Madame Victoria by Catherine Leroux, translated by Lazer Lederhendler
The first thing I noticed about The Party Wall, even before reading the first page, was the story/character sequence; ABACADABACADA. Intriguing, right? Then, after about four stories into it, I had no idea where any of it was going (a good thing). Even more enticing are the little clues giving us hints as to when … Continue reading Shadow Giller: The Party Wall by Catherine Leroux, translated by Lazer Lederhendler
Consumed by Ink 