Books and Podcasts

28 May 2024

Was Bone Valley the Best Investigative Crime Podcast of 2022?

Tom McCarthy

Bone Valley podcast bravely explores a wrongful conviction in Polk County, Florida. Host Gilbert King manages to reveal beauty in a sea of injustice.

19 Sep 2023

Yellowface by Rebecca F Kuang

Tom McCarthy

Yellowface might be a somewhat predictable story but its mastery lies in its exploration of themes including the place of ethics in modern media; a critical look at the publishing industry; and the power of marketing.

6 Sep 2023

Big Snake Little Snake by DBC Pierre

Tom McCarthy

Big Snake Little Snake by DBC Pierre (2022), a take on chance and risk, is a bold attempt but ultimately too whimsical and self-indulgent.