Category Archives: Alan Glynn

Wrapping up my Ireland Reading Challenge 2011

Posted on December 14, 2011 by bernadetteinoz

Although I only read four books for it I did enjoy the Ireland Reading challenge, hosted by Carrie at Books & Movies, very much, not least because it introduced me to two authors who I think will become firm favourites. They couldn’t be more different. … Continue reading →

Posted in Alan Glynn, book review, Cora Harrison, Ireland Reading Challenge 2011, Jane Casey, Ken Bruen, memes and challenges | 5 Comments

Crime Fiction Alphabet: Z is for Zeitgeist

Posted on July 11, 2011 by bernadetteinoz

Crime fiction writers are able, should they be so inclined, to explore the social and political settings in which their stories take place, often in a way that contemporary journalism or other writing cannot. In this way it is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Alan Carter (Aus), Alan Glynn, Crime Fiction Alphabet, Dashiell Hammett, list, Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo, memes and challenges | 12 Comments

The half-way point

Posted on July 3, 2011 by bernadetteinoz

As of the end of June I had finished 84 books (and abandoned another eight) which is a pretty good start to the year. I consider anything I rate 3 stars or above to be reading time well spent and … Continue reading →

Posted in Alan Glynn, Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström, books of the year, Catherine O'Flynn, Denise Mina, Domingo Villar, Katherine Howell (Aus), Kathryn Fox (Aus), Ken Bruen, Leighton Gage, list, Reginald Hill | 11 Comments

Crime Fiction Alphabet: P is for Politicians

Posted on May 2, 2011 by bernadetteinoz

I talked more generally about politically themed reading during our last Federal election but I thought it worth having a look at how politicians themselves are treated in crime fiction. Perhaps it won’t surprise too many of you that, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Alan Glynn, Anthony Gilbert, Bartholomew Gill, Crime Fiction Alphabet, John Maddox Roberts, Robin Spano, Shane Maloney (Aus) | 11 Comments

Happy St Patrick’s Day to all

Posted on March 17, 2011 by bernadetteinoz

Imitiation is the sincerest form of flattery so I will copy Kim’s idea of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by highlighting the Irish books I have reviewed here on the blog. It’s important to note that I’m imitating the idea not the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alan Glynn, Bateman, Gene Kerrigan, Ian Sansom, Ireland, list, Rob Kitchin, Stuart Neville | 9 Comments

Review: Winterland by Alan Glynn

Posted on January 29, 2011 by bernadetteinoz

Winterland opens with the gangland-style murder of young Noel Rafferty in the beer garden of a Dublin pub. His family, including his aunts and one uncle, gather at his grief-stricken mother’s home to offer their support, though given his shady dealings … Continue reading →

Posted in Alan Glynn, book review, Ireland, Ireland Reading Challenge 2011 | 19 Comments