Capsule book reviews in 255 characters or fewer. Ish. A reading diary (1st Jan 2019 onwards) by Eamonn Griffin.
This monograph – one of a new series – offers stand-up Boyle a little bit of a platform to let fly from. And it’s great stuff, too. Boyle 2.0 is a supremely effective satirist (or as much as one can be) and the craftsmanship of the gags on display here is terrific too. Lots of fun, plus I learned something about 1707.
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My own books are here, if that’s your thing. Newest is noir thriller East of England.
A sneak thief fresh out of jail is coerced by the woman who framed her to pull another job. Zippy crime novella with an eye for procedure. Doesn’t waste time, and works in part because it focuses on doing simple things well. Plus: clear, straightforward prose that makes you want to read on. Recommended.
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My own books are here, if that’s your thing. Newest is noir thriller East of England.
Comedian Herring, via his annual Twitter efforts helping sexists with easily-searchable information, discusses toxic masculinity and related topics. A breezy introduction, focused on the seemingly eternal quest to publicise International Men’s Day. Accessible and fun, it’s a handy primer on futility and perseverance from the Brit stand-up Sisyphus.
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My own books are here, if that’s your thing. Newest is noir thriller East of England.
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