It is always a pleasure to read a book narrated by an unreliable storyteller, and Venetian Vespers does not fail to please. It's in the same vein as The Talented Mr. Ripley, We Have Always Lived In The Castle, Lolita, The French Lieutenant's Woman, and The Debt To Pleasure. Evelyn Dolman (apparently there was a … Continue reading Venetian Vespers by John Banville
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The Secret Supper by Javier Sierra
The Last Supper, that immortal painting by the equally immortal Leonardo da Vinci, always fascinated me, even as a child. Just looking at it takes you into that world, sitting beside Jesus, watching the disciples react to the news he would soon die, and noticing the amazing details of the work itself. Reading The Secret Supper … Continue reading The Secret Supper by Javier Sierra
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco
To say this book is my ultimate favorite is an understatement. I first read it in my 20s and was enthralled at the mixture of philosophy, medieval history, and the detective story at the heart of The Name of the Rose. Much like the labyrinth library navigated by Brother William of Baskerville and Adso of … Continue reading The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco


