Patricia Highsmith

6 Villains We Love to Hate
Writers are obsessed with villains. From the obvious enemy to the subtle rogue, villains add a depth to a story rarely plumbed by the hero. Their personalities are as intriguing as their acts, and their motivations, however sinister, are often what keep us turning pages as readers. As much as we may cringe at their… Read More »
Tags: Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, Ken Kesey, Misery, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Patricia Highsmith, Stephen King, Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games, The Silence of the Lambs, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Thomas Harris

Author Guest Post: Finding Inspiration In Loneliness
On the January morning I sat at my computer to begin Things We Have in Common, I had neither a title nor a story. I didn’t even know what kind of story I might write. In another mood, on another day, I fancied I might have written something entirely different. And maybe I would have.… Read More »
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Literary Lunatics: Six Unforgettable Serial Killers in Fiction
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris The stunning movie starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster had its roots as an equally gripping and brilliant novel by Thomas Harris. You could always pick up Red Dragon first (the original Hannibal Lecter tale) but if nostalgia’s tugging you towards this title instead, rest assured you can read… Read More »
Tags: American Psycho, Archie Sheridan, Bret Easton Ellis, Chelsea Cain, graeme cameron, Gretchen Lowell, Hannibal Lecter, HeartSick, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, normal, Patricia Highsmith, Patrick Bateman, Patrick Suskind, Perfume, Staff Picks, The Silence of the Lambs, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Thomas Harris, Tom Ripley

The Girl On The Train, and Other Railway Ride Reads
Is there a more romantic and literary way to travel than by train? If you’re like me, trains have played a big part in your [commuting] life. Whether they’re via subways, skytrains or the old school long-distance railway originals, train rides of all kinds continue to be bookworm-friendly—not only do they offer perfect pockets of… Read More »
Tags: All The Light We Cannot See, Books, carlos ruiz zafon, Double Indemnity, fiction, Mary Kubica, Night Train to Lisbon, nonfiction, Orphan Train, Patricia Highsmith, Patti Smith, Pretty Baby, Staff Picks, Stephen King, Strangers on a Train, The Girl on the Train, The Shadow of the Wind