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old-school Hollywood pulp fiction author. Just finished "The Big Sleep" and the writing is so punchy and fun. It's also romantic in a way to read about how my neighborhood was 90 years ago.
Mar 4, 2024
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so damn good. currently reading the lady in the lake and man it rips. I love the sense of humor, the descriptions , the storytellin. read some of James Cain earlier this year. even though these works are almost a century old the themes feel v relevant & human.
Apr 11, 2024
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This past week, I went to Cape Cod for vacation. The airbnb we stayed at was filled wall to wall with books of all sorts. Over the door, up the staircases, and in all the rooms, there were books stashed about boat racing, insect catching, antique grandfather clocks, a professional mixers menu from the 50s, and so so many more. Naturally, I couldn’t help myself but take this environment and do with it what I do best - escape into a Christie novel. This time I chose Murder on the Links. An easy to read Poirot mystery with several twists and turns, with a satisfying (if not sort of predictable) ending. After that, I finally dove into my first Camus, The Stranger. I expected this read to require more effort, as many classics so frequently brought up in psychological and philosophical discussions do, but it was such beautifully smooth read. The story was linear, the characters straightforward, and all very easily ingestible. It’s amazing to me such a simple book could have so much to say, but it really does and does it so well.
Jul 1, 2021
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I’m also trying to get back into reading and I’ve found a classic murder mystery is great. They tend to be on the short side and they’re exciting, so I end up reading for hours like I did as a kid. Plus they’re pretty abundant. I like Agatha Christie, or if you’re looking for something a bit longer, Anthony Horowitz’s Magpie Murders is really good too!
Jan 20, 2025
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Jul 24, 2024
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its healthy...just do it
Jan 26, 2024