TV Recap: The Art of the Steal — High Potential’s “The One That Got Away” Paints a Perfect Crime

Morgan Gillory’s personal mystery collides with an international art heist in the midseason cliffhanger of High Potential. When a $20 million Rembrandt vanishes from a Los Angeles museum, Morgan and Karadec are pulled into a case that blurs the...

SCI-FI & FANTASY BY JEAN TREMAINE

Sci-Fi and fantasy books are the featured genre at The Friendly Book Shop this month. These two genres fascinate many readers. Sci-fi is generally based on the logical progression of scientific knowledge. It often delves into the future based on...

Netflix Just Quietly Released The Most Sneakily Supernatural Crime Thriller Of The Year

Lord Doyle (Colin Farrell) is a “gwai lo,” the Cantonese slang term for white foreigners that literally means “ghost man.” It’s a term that he’s embraced since he’s taken refuge in Macau, the gambling capital of the universe, and the perfect place...

8 Historical Fiction Books That Will Make You Cry At 2 A.M.

In war-torn France, two sisters take different paths, one joins the Resistance, the other fights her own silent battles for survival. Their stories intertwine in a powerful testament to love, resilience, and sacrifice. Every chapter aches with...

'Crime boss': Trump portrayed as 'ruthless gangster' in new White House video

President Donald Trump is known for his fascination with crime movies, including 1972's "The Godfather" and its sequels. In an article published on October 29, The Daily Beast's Leigh Kimmins highlights some ways in which a new Trump White House...

Oxfam Byres Road bookshop begins new chapter in former Bank of Scotland

After 25 years at its previous location, Oxfam’s Byres Road Bookshop, a beloved institution of Glasgow’s literary scene, has moved to 174 Byres Road. The shop will officially open its doors at the new premises on Thursday 30th October at 12pm,...

Limited tickets remaining for book launch with Dr. Adam Shoalts on November 5

The Reading Space, in collaboration with the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library, is hosting a special evening on November 5 featuring 'Canada’s Indiana Jones' The Reading Space, in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library, is pleased to...

Electric Monkey swoops for E Kennedy's 'truly addictive' YA crime thriller in four-way auction

Electric Monkey, Farshore’s young adult imprint, has swooped for bestselling author Elle Kennedy’s – writing as E Kennedy – "truly addictive" YA crime thriller in a four-way auction. Sarah Levison, editorial director, won Thornbird, plus a second...

Will There Be a Slow Horses Season 6? What We Know About the Next Installment of the Spy Thriller Starring Gary Oldman By Emily Blackwood

NEED TO KNOW Season 5 of Slow Horses wrapped on Apple TV on Oct. 29 The streamer announced that the series had been renewed for a sixth season a year prior, while season 4 was still airing Star Gary Oldman said that he would be "very lucky" to end...

Foodstuffs’ expands NZ facial recognition trial, targets retail crime

New Zealand’s Foodstuffs South Island is introducing facial recognition technology at selected stores in Christchurch. The three-month trial commences this Wednesday, October 29, and includes the stores Pak’nSave Papanui, Pak’nSave Moorhouse and...

5 best Nordic noir dramas to binge on Netflix including ‘gripping’ thriller

Netflix has a selection of gripping Nordic noir series to dive into (Pictures: Netflix) As the cold weather stars to kick in, now is the perfect time to cosy up on the couch and dive into your next Nordic noir obsession. For the uninitiated, the...

Should mocking Brigitte Macron be a crime?

Ten people have gone on trial in Paris accused of harassing France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, online. The defendants, eight men and two women aged between 41 and 60, are charged with ‘moral harassment by electronic means’ and mocking a false...

Gary Oldman’s incredible spy thriller just proved why it’s the best thing on TV

Don’t underestimate Jackson Lamb (Picture: Jack English) You might be surprised to learn that watching television for a living isn’t always fun. It’s not that you have to sit through bad TV programmes, it’s that most of the stuff that comes across...

You’ve never seen Colin Farrell like he is in new Netflix thriller streaming now

Brace yourself for the white-knuckle ride of Ballad of a Small Player (Picture: Netflix/Everett/Shutterstock) Ballad of a Small Player is an uncomfortable viewing experience that will have you worried for the health and wellbeing of leading man...

Paxton Carnegie Library highlights its newest books

PAXTON — The Paxton Carnegie Library has acquired the following new books: Adult fiction — “The Academy” by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham, “Sunny Side Up” by Katie Sturino, “Circle of Days” by Ken Follett, “The Women of Arlington Hall” by...

Roddy Doyle, author of 'The Woman Who Walked Into Doors,' joins Finding Our Voices Book Club session

The grassroots nonprofit Finding Our Voices invites everyone to join an online talk on November 18 with Booker Prize-winning novelist Roddy Doyle, who will be Zooming in from Dublin, Ireland to join the discussion. Doyle will be discussing the...

Convivio Bookworks: With Life, With Story, With Community

From the street, Convivio Bookworks is easy to miss. The building is plain white, its windows darkened, with only modest signage out front announcing the name and a simple promise: “open today.” Nothing about the exterior hints at what waits...

Old Fashioned Thriller ‘Dial M for Murder’ Still Has a Few Surprises at Great Lakes Theater

“Dial M for Murder” at Great Lakes Theater opens on two women dressed in gowns for the theater sharing a drink and discussing the motives for murder. The show begins exactly as you’d expect a 1950s era thriller to begin: with coiffed hair, cheeky...

Stories of adventure, awe mark Weminuche Wilderness anniversary celebration

More than 100 gather to honor 50 years of Colorado’s largest wild space The Weminuche Wilderness 50th Anniversary celebration was held Thursday at the Powerhouse in Durango. Seven speakers shared stories that highlighted their connection to the...

Devin Booker Spotted With Kendall Jenner Again: How Many Times Have They Broken Up and Reconciled?

Notable People Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker's on-again-off-again romance is low-key dramatic. The couple has broken up and reconciled at least three times.. The Kardashian and Jenner sisters rarely have a shortage of relationship drama. Over...