Staff Reviews: Literary

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Cover: 'Slade House'

"Slade House" by David Mitchell

★★★★ David Mitchell is well known for his intricate plotlines and storytelling, especially in novels like “The Bone Clocks” and “Cloud Atlas.”  In “Slade House,” Mitchell brings his brand of storytelling to the haunted house genre.  Opening in 1979, the novel tells the linked story of mysterious disappearances that happen in an alleyway.  Every...

Audience: Adults | Genre: Fiction, Literary, Haunted House
Cover: 'Sherlock Holmes FAQ'

"Sherlock Holmes FAQ" by Dave Thompson

★★★★ Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes is probably the most widely-known and beloved character in English literature. His adventures, as chronicled in four novels and 56 short stories, have enthralled millions of people over the decades. Holmes and his faithful companion, Dr. Watson, have also been portrayed in dozens of plays, radio programs and films by the...

Audience: Adults | Genre: Nonfiction, Literary, Mystery