Hard to argue that! For the US side. James Lee Burke is my favorite. I’ve never been to New Orleans but after reading 20+ of his Robicheaux novels I feel like I’ve lived there. Same with Rankin and Edinburgh especially the Oxford!!
Couldn’t agree more, although I think being familiar with the city helps add to the experience. So glad Rebus is still on the scene despite his advancing years!
@Denise don’t get me wrong I do also , I think Roberta Steel is a great character , I’m only on book 5 of the series and it was literally non stop banter page after page of it lol
I totally agree with the comments about James Lee Burke and Michael Dibdin, both are firm favourites. There are so many exceptional writers out there, all so different, but a few on a higher peak than others.
The Rebus novels always feel like an old friend, even the first time round. I have to admit that on my first visit to Edinburgh I geekily walked down Arden Street and went for a beer in The Ox. Been back to Edinburgh many times but not bumped into Ian yet.
Yes of course 🙂 I don’t know how long your TBR list is at present but all you need to do is add, and read, the first ‘Rebus’ book ‘Knots & Crosses’ then decide whether you want to add the rest then or later.
Hard to argue that! For the US side. James Lee Burke is my favorite. I’ve never been to New Orleans but after reading 20+ of his Robicheaux novels I feel like I’ve lived there. Same with Rankin and Edinburgh especially the Oxford!!
Same with Donna Leon andre a camilleri about be nice especially as some put a nap in the front of the books
Couldn’t agree more, although I think being familiar with the city helps add to the experience. So glad Rebus is still on the scene despite his advancing years!
@Craig may he long continue
I could not agree more. What do you think of Stuart McBride ?
@Denise he’s ok
i love MacBride but sometimes the amount of humour and joke almost seems to come before the crime writing
@Alex I agree, but I love the banter between Logan and Roberta.
@Denise don’t get me wrong I do also , I think Roberta Steel is a great character , I’m only on book 5 of the series and it was literally non stop banter page after page of it lol
@Denise I’m looking forward to the storyline in regards to Logan and her wanting a baby , trying not to say to much if anyone hasn’t read them yet
Agree totally . Just reading his latest book
Ian Rankin is definitely my favourite. I feel like I know Edinburgh despite never having been there
It’s not a patch on Glasgow, but it’s quite nice ?
Definitely a good read. I also love Peter James.
I love the late Michael Dibdin
I totally agree with the comments about James Lee Burke and Michael Dibdin, both are firm favourites. There are so many exceptional writers out there, all so different, but a few on a higher peak than others.
The Rebus novels always feel like an old friend, even the first time round. I have to admit that on my first visit to Edinburgh I geekily walked down Arden Street and went for a beer in The Ox. Been back to Edinburgh many times but not bumped into Ian yet.
I agree, Ian Rankin is excellent. Others that I also enjoy: P D James, Peter Robinson and Donna Leon.
@Leon great choices, I agree
Good luck. You can also bring one of his to the top of your list 😉
@Kay do you think I might be adding to my reading list by starting his books? ?
Yes of course 🙂 I don’t know how long your TBR list is at present but all you need to do is add, and read, the first ‘Rebus’ book ‘Knots & Crosses’ then decide whether you want to add the rest then or later.
@Kay thank you, I was going to pop over to fantastic fiction later to work out where to start. You’ve saved me a job x
@Sandie “whispers” you are not alone ?
@Susan that makes me feel so much better!
I love Chris Carter. Xxx
@Sandie, psst, me neither ??
And I thought it was just me! ?
@Sandie me neither ?
You have a treat in store ?
As promised earlier…Listen to 003–Acclaimed Bestseller Ian Rankin stops in to WOTB by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #np on #SoundCloud
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