Fun and engaging, Mystery Novels can take you on a murderous journey through unknown lands and times without leaving your seat. They can be romantic and captivating, yet mysterious and spooky. One thing is certain – they are a great read if you’re looking to escape the problems of everyday life for an hour or two as you immerse yourself in these detective worlds. There is one for everyone and we have tried to pick a variety of plots and styles so that nobody will feel left out.
Month: February 2022
4 Books in Translation That Will Transport You to Another World
Is there anything better than the feeling of immersing within the crazy adventures of complex characters in wild and remote locations?
We have compiled a shortlist of books set in faraway locations or different time eras that are in the translation process and will be released in 2022.
Joy Harjo’s “Remember” Connects Human and Earth in a Beautiful Poem
Joy Harjo is a notable poet from the Mvskoke/Creek nation and the first Native American to be awarded the United States Poet Laureate. She has written several poetry books including “An American Sunrise” and “The Woman Who Fell From the Sky.” Harjo attended the University of New Mexico, majoring in Pre-Med. She later changed her major to art to get inspiration from the art around her for writing poetry. Today, we focus on one of her famous poems called “Remember.”
Devil in Disguise
One Halloween, the devil, disguised as an old man, came to earth and saw a car and a boy about to collide.
That kid was about to become history.
Having saved the child’s life, the devil asked for candy in return.
“For needy children,” he said.
The boy refused.
Soon he was a dead kid in a tiny pine box.
“Another chance?” he asked.
Next day, he and a car were about to meet.
The devil did what the devil does.
It was a sight to behold.
Remarkable.
The little boy’s legs crossed the street.
His upper half drove the car.
Lovers From Enemy Restaurants: “A Pho Love Story”
When two pho restaurants sit in the same city, there is bound to be competition. The splash of soups. The abomination of spices. The tanginess of the sauce. The Nguyen and Mai family have been at each other’s throats for so many years, yet a love story blossoms between their young children. Written by Loan Le, “A Pho Love Story” projects a Romeo-and-Juliet story where an unlikely romance is forged from rivaling pho restaurants.
