Category Archives: What People Are Reading

What I’m Reading August 2025

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Ed Battistella

I’m a bit late this month! Red Hook and Londongrad by Reggie Nadelson These are part of a series featuring Artie Cohen, a noirish New York police detective whose father was a KGB officer. The series explore the Russian communities … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Paul Condon

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Ed Battistella

Paul Condon is an associate professor of psychology at Southern Oregon University. He has a PhD from Northeastern University. He has served as a visiting lecturer for the Centre for Buddhist Studies at Rangjung Yeshe Institute, and is a fellow … Continue reading →

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What I’m reading King of Ashes

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Ed Battistella

King of Ashes by S. A. Cosby I’m a big S. A. Cosby fan now. I think he’s right up there with James Lee Burke. In this latest novel, we meet Roman Carruthers, the oldest son in a family that … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Marcie Rendon

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Ed Battistella

Marcie R. Rendon is the author of four mysteries featuring Cash Blackbear, an Ojibwe woman who defies the damaged protagonist stereotype. Cash is tough, slow to trust, and courageous, careful in everything she does. Cash hasn’t exactly come to terms … Continue reading →

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