Tag Archives: Ian Fleming

An Interesting Lesson in Female Psychology

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Kerim forked up a strip of fish and tore at it with his teeth. He drank down a half a tumbler of raki. He lit a cigarette and sat back in his chair. ‘Well,’ he said … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Sex | Tagged couldn't do it today, From Russia with Love, Ian Fleming, James Bond | 2 Comments

A Typical Routine Day

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: It was the beginning of a typical routine day for Bond. It was only two or three times a year that an assignment came along requiring his particular abilities. For the rest of the year he … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, The Good Life | Tagged Ian Fleming, James Bond, Moonraker | 2 Comments

“Flashman”

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I just finished the first volume of George MacDonald Fraser‘s high-spirited and rollicking The Flashman Papers series. For those new to the books, the series of 19th century historical novels chronicles the exploits of an English army officer and self-described … Continue reading →

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Michael Chabon Likes Genre Fiction, Punts on Endorsing It

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In a recent NYT interview of Michael Chabon for the Book section, the following exchange took place: You can suggest three books to a literary snob who believes genre fiction has no merit. What’s on the list? … Continue reading →