“Sherlock Holmes” House Saved
Written by Jenny Brady on Thursday, May 31st, 2012We recently posted about the possible redevelopment of Arthur Conan Doyle’s former home, Undershaw. Well, it turns out that the high court has determined that the house will not be up for redevelopment.
The plan was to convert the house into eight separate houses. (more…)
Stephen King’s “Joyland” Gets Publisher; Release Date
Written by Jenny Brady on Thursday, May 31st, 2012Titan Books and Hard Case Crime have announced that it will publish the upcoming Stephen King novel titled Joyland. King is the world’s best-selling active novelist and has over 300 million books currently in print.
The book is set in a North Carolina amusement park back in 1973, where a college student is going to confront a vicious murder that will change his life forever. (more…)
Free eBook Available Today Only
Written by Jenny Brady on Thursday, May 31st, 2012Starting May 30th and ending May 31st, Lost in Infinity by Travis Besecker will be available for free for all Kindle users and Kindle app users.
The novel is a psychological thriller about a chronic insomniac who fears infinity. The narrator tries to unlock repressed memories through a schizophrenic relationship with his own subconscious. (more…)
“Fifty Shades” Returns to Florida Libraries
Written by Jenny Brady on Thursday, May 31st, 2012The Brevard County Library system in Florida had pulled the Fifty Shades trilogy from its shelves because, after reading reviews (not the books themselves!), they were deemed “semi-pornographic.”
However, due to public demand, the libraries have changed their tune and are now going to allowing the Fifty Shades books onto their shelves after all.
Pratchett Wins Award; Pig Named After Book
Written by Jenny Brady on Thursday, May 31st, 2012Terry Pratchett has won a unique award for his 50th novel, Snuff. The award is the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction.
His work was referred to as “consistently funny with an acute, satirical view of the world.” (more…)
Jack Reacher Movie Now Titled “Jack Reacher”
Written by Jenny Brady on Thursday, May 31st, 2012Paramount has re-titled the upcoming Jack Reacher moving starring Tom Cruise.
Originally, it was to be titled “One Shot,” which is the title of the novel by Lee Child. Instead, it will be called “Jack Reacher.” (more…)
Stephenie Meyer Comments on “Fifty Shades”
Written by Jenny Brady on Thursday, May 31st, 2012You might be interested in what Stephenie Meyer has to say about Fifty Shades – the trilogy that was inspired by her Twilight series.
She said she hasn’t read it yet, but she is honoured by it. (more…)
Order of Elizabeth George Books
Elizabeth George is an American author who is the creator of the Inspector Lynley character and series. As indicated by the “Inspector” title her character uses, her books fall into the detective and mystery genres. Although she is American, her character is British and her books are set in Great Britain. Elizabeth is not to be confused with the Christian author of the same name. (more…)
Order of Paul Chavasse Books
Paul Chavasse is a fictional character created by British author Jack Higgins. Chavasse works for The Bureau as an agent. The Bureau is a secret department of British Intelligence, which is disguised as a London import/export company. Chavasse is half-English, half-French and is multilingual. (more…)
Order of Sean Dillon Books
Sean Dillon is a fictional character featured in a series of spy fiction novels by English author Jack Higgins. Dillon is an Irishman whose father was killed in crossfire between the IRA and the British, leading him to become an IRA member himself. He is a top-notch gunman, actor and a master of disguise. (more…)