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Out of Order Book ClubOut of Order Book Club: Death Shall Overcome (1966)In this week's episode, we'll be looking at 'Death Shall Overcome' by Emma Lathen. Emma Lathen was the creation of two writers: Martha Henissart and Mary Jane Latsis. This episode involves me discovering who this "Agatha Christie of Wall Street" was, and dealing with the fact that the key sleuth/hero is the Vice President of Sloan Guaranty Trust. This shows how much times have changed since a Wall Street hero seems unimaginable at this point in time.Content Warning: I'll be looking at the themes of racism within this book which directly deals with that topic...
2025-10-2556 min
Tea, Tonic & ToxinA Coffin for Dimitrios - Eric Ambler - Part 2 - Guest Neil NyrenSend us a textThe intricate plot, morally complex characters, and exploration of the human psyche in A COFFIN FOR DIMITRIOS (THE MASK OF DIMITRIOS) (1939) make it one of the first modern suspense thrillers. Eric Ambler paved the way for such writers as John Le Carré, Len Deighton, and Robert Ludlum. It’s one of TIME Magazine’s 100 best mystery and thriller books of all time.Special guest Neil Nyren joins us to discuss the book. Check out the conversation starters below. Weigh in, and you might just get an on-air shoutout and a fab stick...
2025-05-1850 minTea, Tonic & ToxinA Coffin for Dimitrios - Eric Ambler - Part 1 - Guest Neil NyrenSend us a textThe intricate plot, morally complex characters, and exploration of the human psyche in A COFFIN FOR DIMITRIOS (THE MASK OF DIMITRIOS) (1939) make it one of the first modern suspense thrillers. Eric Ambler paved the way for such writers as John Le Carré, Len Deighton, and Robert Ludlum. It’s one of TIME Magazine’s 100 best mystery and thriller books of all time.Special guest Neil Nyren joins us to discuss the book. Check out the conversation starters below. Weigh in, and you might just get an on-air shoutout and a fab stick...
2025-05-0148 min
Book Cougars Podcast: Two Middle-Aged Women on the Hunt for a Good ReadEpisode 53 - Chris Talks Bone Fragments AND Our Little Women Readalong!Episode Fifty Three Show Notes
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