J. Kingston Pierce at The Rap Sheet explains why The Grifters, which I have not yet read, is one not to be missed: I know Jim Thompson is a crime writer, though after re-reading one of his books, you … more →
All Fiction All The TimeAdvent Book Elf wrote 10 hours ago: The Hunter, The First Parker Novel, Written by Donald Westlake as Richard Stark Published: August 20 … more →
kconway01 wrote 1 week ago: As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it i … more →
bwmathews wrote 2 months ago: Every author you read — whether they’re any good or not — influences you as a writ … more →
lizaanne42 wrote 3 months ago: Here’s my next post in our continuing celebration of Book Blogger Appreciation Week. The inst … more →
fromlaurelstreet wrote 3 months ago: J. Kingston Pierce at The Rap Sheet explains why The Grifters, which I have not yet read, is one not … more →
fromlaurelstreet wrote 3 months ago: Author Rating: A+ Hard crime thrillers written by Donald E. Westlake under the pseudonym (Richard St … more →
vintagesleazepaperbacks wrote 3 months ago: Written a few years after Westlake stopped wearing the Alan Marshall mask for Cornith and Midwood, a … more →
Max Cairnduff wrote 4 months ago: I love the pulps, pulp westerns, weird tales, adventure pulps, and definitely crime pulps. At their … more →
lizaanne42 wrote 4 months ago: It’s Saturday again, and you all know what that means… it’s Library Day! Best snag … more →
lizaanne42 wrote 4 months ago: Ah, once again, ’tis Saturday, and so I have scads of new books from the library. Big score … more →
vintagesleazepaperbacks wrote 4 months ago: I recently came across the term “sleazecore” and I like it. I have obtained copies of tw … more →
Laurel L. Russwurm wrote 5 months ago: "What's So Funny" Cover Art “LOL” means “Laugh out Loud”. In r … more →
lizaanne42 wrote 5 months ago: title: Baby, Would I Lie? author: Donald E. Westlake series: this is a sequel to “Trust Me on … more →
lizaanne42 wrote 5 months ago: I just finished reading “Baby, Would I Lie?” by Donald E. Westlake. I want to think abo … more →
lizaanne42 wrote 5 months ago: A Literary Geek Meme Thanks kindly to House of Duck, who let me borrow it. 1) What author do you own … more →
unfinishedperson wrote 6 months ago: Earlier in the week, I signed up for Natasha at Maw Books Blogs’ challenge called Bloggiesta. … more →
unfinishedperson wrote 6 months ago: Titles: Somebody Owes Me Money, The Hunter, The Ax Author: Donald E. Westlake, Donald E. Westlake as … more →
fromlaurelstreet wrote 6 months ago: Author Rating: A+ Crime thrillers written by Donald E. Westlake under the pseudonym “Tucker Co … more →
unfinishedperson wrote 6 months ago: For today’s Sunday Salon, I’ll be continuing reading the works of Donald E. Westlake as … more →