Review -- Already Dead

Already Dead
by Charlie Huston
Ballantine Books, 2005
268 pages

Summary: Joe Pitt is a rouge vampire and private investigator living in Manhattan. While looking for a zombie infecting the population, he is called in to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy teenage girl.

Review: Wow -- this book is not for the faint of heart. Already Dead is gritty, morose, and action packed. Joe is a vampire who is living on his own and is balancing his individual lifestyle around the politics of neighboring vampire clans. Much of the story revolves around vampire politics and how Joe can make a living without getting too involved. Joe is tough and makes no excuses for his choices. He is a fantastic character that jumps off the page. The writing is strong, especially the dialogue, and the plot is fast paced. Most likely not for the vampire romantics, but overall this novel is a great read. Ratings: **** out of 5.

Saturday Stuff -- 8/8

I hope everyone in bloggerland is having a wonderful Saturday. Lots to do today, so let's get to the books!

Question of the Week: Do you read author interviews on blog sites? Do you post author interviews on your blog?

I have posted one author interview a few months ago and was surprised by the small response I got from the post. I asked pretty generic questions, but the post was short and I thought the author's answers were very interesting. So what makes a great author interview? As a reader, what makes you stop and read?

Currently Reading:

Glitter Baby by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (I may stop reading this, not really liking any of the characters, will give it another 20 pages or so)

Finished Reading This Week:

Already Dead by Charlie Huston (vampire noir -- not for the faint of heart)

Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny (paranormal romance a la Laurell K. Hamilton)

Reviewed This Week:

The Bronte Project by Jennifer Vandever

The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal

***Book Recommendation: I am looking for a historical fiction recommendation. I would like to submit a review to the upcoming Bookworm's Carnival but read very little historical fiction. Is there a fantastic book from this genre that is a must read?

It's Monday! What are you reading? -- 8/3

Currently Reading:

Dead Already by Charlie Huston (really intense, about 1/2 way through)

No One You Know by Michelle Richmond -- Library Book Club (just started)

Read, Reviewed, Reviews to Come:

The Late, Lamented Molly Marx by Sally Koslow -- review

Burn by Linda Howard-- review

A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick -- review

High Five by Janet Evanovich -- review to come (Stephanie Plum Challenge)

The Bronte Project by Jennifer Vandever -- review to come

The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal -- review to come

In other news... Barney's Online Book Club has chosen Julie and Julia by Julie Powell for their August 2009 selection. All are welcome to join in the discussion! Click here for more information...

What are you reading this week?