Ahem.
As you can see, I am a little behind on my reading and reviewing of the latest releases in the wonderful British Library Crime Classics series….
However, I *have* read one title in the series recently, a rather wonderful collection of short works featuring (you’ve guessed it!) trains and entitled “Blood on the Tracks”. Put together by the excellent Martin Edwards, it’s a really strong entry into the series and absolutely unputdownable.
The book has the added bonus of a Sherlock Holmes pastiche and Lord Peter Wimsey (not in the same story, of course…) I can’t recommend this one highly enough and you can read my full review over at Shiny New Books! 🙂
Kaggsy's Bookish Ramblings 
May 24, 2018 @ 13:49:34
I’m impressed by the photography skills you’ve shown here Karen.
May 24, 2018 @ 14:03:55
Aww – ta! It’s my trusty phone!
May 24, 2018 @ 14:04:24
I still haven’t read any of BLCC yet but since you enjoyed it, i believe the time has come for me to discover this new genre crime fiction
May 24, 2018 @ 14:14:09
Golden Age crime is probably my favourite comfort read – vintage settings, a crime or conundrum and everything sorted out at the end by a wonderful detective! 🙂
May 24, 2018 @ 15:52:45
Ooh those look gorgeous.
May 24, 2018 @ 15:54:00
They *are* awfully pretty – and so tempting. I could well end up having a BLCC binge soon….. 😉
May 24, 2018 @ 18:28:10
Blood on the tracks is a great title. I do love a mystery that features a train journey, such a great setting for all sorts of crimes.
May 24, 2018 @ 19:36:33
It’s really an excellent collection, and I like how varied it is – all sorts of trains feature, as well as stations, and the writers are so inventive! 🙂
May 24, 2018 @ 21:52:01
Ooh, those look great! I’m so behind with these books, have several to read and want several more. That train one looks like a must have!
May 25, 2018 @ 09:16:46
The railway one is definitely one of the high spots of the series – such a joy to read!
May 24, 2018 @ 22:31:31
Hey, they look rather nice!
May 25, 2018 @ 09:14:27
They really are lovely objects!
May 24, 2018 @ 23:23:20
I love the sound of ‘Blood on the tracks’. Actually I reckon my son would love it – trains AND a Sherlock Holmes pastiche. I could buy him a copy (then, er, borrow it back! 😉 )
May 25, 2018 @ 09:14:15
That sounds like a *very* sensible plan!
May 25, 2018 @ 00:30:27
I haven’t seen this series over here. They sure have beautiful covers. I will have to remember to see if they are in Hobart.
May 25, 2018 @ 09:13:59
They’re gorgeous items in their own right! And usually a good read too!
May 25, 2018 @ 09:11:52
I keep stockpiling them too! Though I am halfway through Excellent Intentions and enjoying it.
May 25, 2018 @ 09:13:14
They all sound so marvellous, that’s the trouble – I don’t quite know where to start first!
May 25, 2018 @ 09:54:12
I love trains & alongside GA crime this is a must! I also have a pile of BLCC to read (9!) but it’s a nice position to be in 🙂
May 25, 2018 @ 11:21:53
It certainly is the perfect combination. And yes, the luxury of having a pile of these to choose from is just wonderful!
May 25, 2018 @ 20:09:15
Dylanesque title! I do love these books, but…
May 25, 2018 @ 20:27:01
Ha! Yes, one of my favourite Dylan albums…