The Hangman: Thoughts

Louise Penny’s, The Hangman, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #6.5, is a short book. A novella, or perhaps even a longer short story. It is an excellent introduction to the Gamache series – for younger readers, new readers, different language readers, and anyone that wants an introduction to Gamache. You get the flavour of Gamache. For he

The Hangman: Thoughts

The Hangman: Thoughts Louise Penny’s, The Hangman, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #6.5, is a short book. A no #BusinessEnglish #BookReview #Gamache #LouisePenny #Montreal

The Curious World of Louise Penny

The Curious World of Louise Penny – are some of my reflections after completing my objective of reading (and in most cases rereading) the author’s eighteen Gamache novels in the order that she shared them with the world. Why? To get a better feel of the force of them. To get a better feel of

World of Curiosities: Thoughts (Again)

A World of Curiosities: Thoughts (Again) Having recently completed Louise Penny’s “A World of Curiosities”, for the second time, within one year. Why? You might ask. Fair question. You see, I have been on a quest to read all of Ms. Penny’s Chief Inspector Armand Gamache books in order. All 18 of them. That was

The Madness of Crowds: Thoughts

The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny The Madness of Crowds is Louise Penny’s 17th installment in the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series. It can’t be said that they all get better, but the series is definitely heading in the right direction. There are enough characters – and types – to make it relatable and enjoyable.

All the Devils: Business English

All the Devils Are Here: Business English My second reading of Louise Penny’s All the Devils Are Here was fun but I had some issues with the Business English. You, see Business English is not just about understanding the words. It is about understanding the concepts, and what works and doesn’t work from a regulatory,

All the Devils Are Here: Still Thinking

All the Devils Are Here: Still Thinking My second reading of Louise Penny’s All the Devils Are Here was just as enjoyable the second time. In fact, it reminds the reader of the importance of family. And it was for family, but relation if not by blood, that Chief Inspector, Armand Gamache is fighting for.

A Better Man: Thoughts

A Better Man: Thoughts Louise Penny keeps doing it. She keeps writing interesting, stimulating, and wondrous novels. Yes, there is always a murder – or two – but that is not what keeps us coming back. Yes, the murders get solved, and sometimes they are full of a coincidence or two too many, but that

Kingdom of the Blind: Thoughts

Kingdom of the Blind: Thoughts This is my second reading of Louise Penny’s 14th tale featuring Armand Gamache. As per usual there is a murder. However, the murder sets the table, but is not the main course. Gamache is fighting. Fighting to keep powerful opioids off the streets. Fighting to keep some semblance of his

Glass Houses: Thoughts

Glass Houses: Thoughts Glass Houses is lucky number 13 in Louise Penny’s Gamache series of thoughtful murder mysteries. In this installment we are introduced to Spanish debt collectors, rudimentary court antics, and the all too real problem of the drug problem in Western society. The story correctly explains things such as “which judge was drawn