Booklist Online: Book Reviews from the American Library Association

This week, to tie in with the Edgar Awards (and, as it happens, with Booklist’s May 1 Mystery Showcase), Reading Group Guides is blogging about crime fiction. So far,  Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire mystery series; Jacqueline Winspear, creator of Maisie Dobbs; and Nancy Martin, author of The Blackbird series, have made appearances as guest bloggers.

Two books have tumbled into my reading path lately, both of which would make great choices for a book club looking for a fast read. Although completely different in many ways, both books feature very English settings and develop a theme of a love for reading. With busy summer months coming up, these might make [...]