Lawrence Block, an incredible talent and a legend in the business, is releasing his latest novel on Christmas day, and I was lucky enough to get an advance copy. Let me just say this. The man can write. It’s an enormously articulate, viciously funny, poignant,...

The book has all the hallmarks of classic Bernie: fluent, hilarious dialogue; the admiration of artistic, cultural and literary worth; the ever-presence of New York City; Carolyn’s intermittently successful love-life; the culinary adventures of their daily lunch date;...

I've been reading the novels of Lawrence Block since, well, I can tell you almost exactly how long. Bernie is always excellent company, and his narration's always a pleasure to read. Add in the snappy patter, the humor, the smooth plotting, and you have another big...

Larry, if this is retirement, let’s have more of it. Click here to read the full review