Book Reviews: Muncaster, Burke, Banville & Maxwell
Reviews of books by Harriet Muncaster, Jason Burke, John Banville & Caragh Maxwell. Covering children's books, terrorism history, crime fiction, and debut novels set in Ireland. Must-read summaries!
Goodreads Under Fire: Authors Allege Review Abuse & Lack of Protection
Authors criticize Goodreads for fake reviews, pre-publication trashing, and slow response to abuse reports. They highlight the impact of unverified scores on careers, seeking better protection from online harassment.
Book Reviews: Runcie, Healey, Jebelli, and Martin Novels
Reviews of Charlotte Runcie's "Bring the Residence Down", Jonathan Healey's historical account, Joseph Jebelli's "The Mind at Rest", and Barnaby Martin's dystopian novel "The Quiet" are discussed.
Book Reviews: Cummins, Puchner, Wade, Tapper & Thompson
Reviews of 'Talk with Me of Home', 'Desire State', 'Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife', and 'Initial Transgression'. Diverse themes explored: family saga, biography, political cover-up, and romance.