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K.’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at K.’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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K. E. Karl
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in Eugene, Oregon, The United States
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August 2022
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Our Man in Mbabane: A Novel Based on a True Story
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The Red Door and Other Stories
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Chasing the Bangkok Dragon: A Thomas Sebastian Thriller
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* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.
My Reviews of Classic Thrillers
I'm currently writing a espionage thriller and I decided to read or reread the classics in this specific genre. In doing so, I've been seeking to answer the question: What makes this a classic espionage thriller? So, my reviews of classic thrillers, like 39 Steps, are not typical formal reviews but rather an assessment from an author's point of view of what works and what doesn't in these great no
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| Mick Herron is an excellent writer. Even his descriptions of places are well written. Also, in describing his character's actions, he brings more insight into them. His humor is strong and spot on. The story arc is complex -- two subplots that merge ...more | |
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| I reread 1984 to understand why it is a classic and is still relevant. I hoped to see how Orwell constructed the narrative to make it so enduring. The prose is simple, the protagonist mostly unexceptional. What makes the novel is its prescient unders ...more | |
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| The Blind Assassin contains a story within a story within the overall novel. This artifice probably works for many readers, but I struggled to complete the book. Atwood is an excellent writer without a doubt. Her descriptions are often exquisite. How ...more | |
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| Animal Farm, the classic political satire by George Orwell, is worth re-reading in these troubled times. It is very simply written and mostly "tells," rather than shows, the development of a new harsh dictatorship after the farm owner is overthrown i ...more | |
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Well, I'm the author of this book, so I'm biased! I was very pleased with how well it turned out; it's a entertaining and engaging book. Here's the blurb on Amazon, where you can also get print copies: A government job. Raucous parties and love affair ...more |
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Great African Reads
— 4158 members
— last activity Jan 04, 2026 12:20PM
Here is an overview of the group reads & activities: Regional reads Nominations and Book discussions. Buddy Reads Find someone to read along with!. Sh ...more
Goodreads Authors/Readers
— 55744 members
— last activity 1 hour, 27 min ago
This group is dedicated to connecting readers with Goodreads authors. It is divided by genres, and includes folders for writing resources, book websit ...more
Espionage Aficionados
— 971 members
— last activity Jan 03, 2026 08:35PM
Pssst--buddy. Dig spy stories? Foreign intrigue? Conspiracies? Join up with.. We got LeCarre, Deighton; Follett; Littell; Ambler; Furst; Silva a ...more
Action/Adventure Aficionados
— 1897 members
— last activity Jan 04, 2026 10:47AM
If you enjoy reading pulse-pounding, high octane action and adventure novels, this is the group for you. We discuss books from authors such as Lee Chi ...more
The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group
— 31915 members
— last activity 2 hours, 46 min ago
“It was a dark and stormy night. Lightning flashed and thunder rolled across the sky. Rain spattered a mysterious, hooded stranger who peered over the ...more
