Sunday, July 31, 2022

Contagious Faith by Peter Lawler

 Discusses the surprising and troubling response of the Church in the face of the covid pandemic, when the Church shut down the sacraments. Lawler discusses more faithful alternatives to the pandemic than the one the Church pursued.

Diversity: The Invention of a Concept by Peter Wood

 "Diversity" has become a dominant concept in our culture but few people know its history or its origin. Wood traces the evolution of the concept of "diversity" and how it came to be such a powerful factor in our social life.

City of Bones by Michael Connelly

 #8 in the Harry Bosch series and a solid entry. Connelly is a consistent writer and doesn't produce many turkeys. This one has Bosch trying to solve the decades old murder of a 12 year old boy after his bones are discovered by a wandering dog. Bosch also gets involved with a female police officer. The relationship, as with all things Bosch, doesn't follow a smooth course. 

Friday, July 8, 2022

The Bangtail Ghost by Keith McCafferty

 The latest in the Sean Stranahan mystery series. This is a strong series and Bangtail Ghost is a solid entry. The mystery concerns a man-eating mountain lion.