Author Archives: Ed Battistella

About Ed Battistella

Edwin Battistella’s latest book Dangerous Crooked Scoundrels was released by Oxford University Press in March of 2020.

What I’m Reading—December 2025

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Ed Battistella

99 Ways to Die by Ed Lin My wife suggested this when I put down a slower mystery I wasn’t getting anywhere with.  I really enjoyed the character and plot of this Taiwanese mystery set in the famous Shilin Night … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading November 2025

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Ed Battistella

The Index by Dennis Duncan A cheery and breezy history of the book, as seen from the index. A bit slow to start but lots of great book information. Clown Town by Mick Herron The latest in the adventures of … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading: October 2025 edition

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Ed Battistella

Drunk on All Your Strange New Words by Eddie Robson An engaging sci-fi/murder mystery. The Logis, aliens from an advanced planet, have set up and embassy in New York and use specially-trained translators (from the Londson School of ). However, … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Kylan Mattias de Vries & Carey Jean Sojka

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Ed Battistella

Kylan Mattias de Vries is Professor and Co-chair of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at Southern Oregon University. He has a PhD in Sociology from Southern Illinois University—Carbondale. His scholarly interests include inequalities, intersectionality, transgender studies, critical race studies, and … Continue reading →

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