It looks as if books are going to be more important than ever to our health and happiness as we learn to adjust to a changed world over the next few months. Those of you who already immerse yourselves in series and box sets will know all about the joys of binge reading, but for those who haven't explored its delights, now might just be the perfect time to binge in your favourite genre, or even try out a new one.
Mystery is, of course, my genre, and I was delighted when New Zealand podcaster, Jenny Wheeler, invited me along to talk to her on her podcast, The Joys of Binge Reading. I hope you'll join us. There's lots to explore.
Mystery is, of course, my genre, and I was delighted when New Zealand podcaster, Jenny Wheeler, invited me along to talk to her on her podcast, The Joys of Binge Reading. I hope you'll join us. There's lots to explore.
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And if you love vintage mysteries, I'm sure you'll enjoy the podcast series, All About Agatha. You guessed it - Agatha Christie. The hosts, Catherine Brobeck and Kemper Donovan, are working their way through all of Christie's remarkable catalogue of works (it includes 66 novels as well as short stories and plays) discussing, summarizing, and attempting to rank them according to plot, setting and characterisation. It's a massive project, and whether you're a reader or a writer of detective fiction, you'll find plenty of food for thought. To add to the entertainment, the podcast intersperses excerpts from Christie films, music and TV shows.
Stay well and keep reading!
