‘A Daughter’s a Daughter’ (1952) presages ‘Gilmore Girls’ ’ generational clashes
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): In a spiritual sequel to “Unfinished Portrait,” Christie sorts through mother-daughter relationships.
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‘A Daughter’s a Daughter’ (1952) presages ‘Gilmore Girls’ ’ generational clashes
Gibson meticulously imagines a future in ‘The Peripheral’ (2014)
Throwback Thursday (Book review): I like the TV show more, but it owes its foundation to William Gibson’s novel, a sort of rulebook for the series.
‘The Rose and the Yew Tree’ (1948) explores minds, politics
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Agatha Christie’s fourth Mary Westmacott novel is a smart, gripping exploration of love and local political gamesmanship.
‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (1973) didn’t start as a slasher
Frightening Friday (Book review): Fifty years ago, Lois Duncan wrote a gripping mystery novel for teens about guilt, responsibility and moving on.
‘Unfinished Portrait’ (1934) peeks into Christie’s life
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): It’s not Christie’s most twisty or polished piece of literature, but it’s perhaps her most autobiographical.
‘Absent in the Spring’ (1944) a never-dull dive into one woman’s mind
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): In her third Mary Westmacott novel, Christie holds a reader’s attention the whole way by exploring inner thoughts.
‘Giants’ Bread’ (1930) a tragedy of love, creative drive
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): We take a temporary break from sleuthing to examine Agatha Christie’s excellent first Mary Westmacott novel.
‘Elephants Can Remember’ (1972) easy to forget
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): This isn’t a good novel, yet it’s fascinating when one considers Christie suffered from dementia.
Marple unleashed like a bloodhound in ‘Nemesis’ (1971)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The penultimate Miss Marple novel is overwritten and unlikely in parts, but it’s solvable and enjoyable.
‘Unexpected Guest’ (1999) a basic but enjoyable puzzle
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Charles Osborne’s second novelization of an Agatha Christie play showcases her mystery-puzzle plotting mastery.