Crime Noir The latest wave of international mysteries is headed our way from South Africa. While the popularity of Nordic mysteries has not diminished, at the other end of the climate extreme you’ll find some gritty, darkly intriguing South African mysteries published both before and after Apartheid. The reissue of James McClure’s pre-apartheid books, The Steam
Cinco de Mayo
Felicidades! We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo this week. Cinco de Mayo is a day to commemorate the Battle of Puebla and to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage. Why not try a book by an acclaimed Mexican or Mexican-American author? Some fantastic authors are Sandra Cisneros, Laura Esquivel, Carlos Fuentes, Octavio Paz, Elena Poniatowska, Juan Rulfo,
