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Betrayal: Whitey Bulger and the FBI Agent Who Fought to Bring Him Down by Robert Fitzpatrick And Jon Land

On February 7, 2012, in Biographies & Memoirs, Book Reviews, History, Law, Nonfiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

In his crusade to bring Bulger to justice, Fitzpatrick faced not only Whitey but also corrupt FBI agents, along with political cronies and enablers from Boston to Washington who, in one way or another, blocked his efforts at every step.

Defending Jacob: A Courtroom Thriller by William Landay

On February 6, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Wilfried F. Voss

Award-winning author William Landay has written the consummate novel of an embattled family in crisis—a suspenseful, character-driven mystery that is also a spellbinding tale of guilt, betrayal, and the terrifying speed at which our lives can spin out of control.

Fracture – A Thrilling Paranormal Romance Novel by Megan Miranda

On January 4, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

For fans of best-sellers like Before I Fall and If I Stay, this is a fascinating and heart-rending story about love and friendship and the fine line between life and death.

The Taker – A Novel Of The Quest For Eternal Life by Alma Katsu

On December 28, 2011, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Vampires, Werewolves, Fantasy, by Wilfried F. Voss

Part historical novel, part supernatural page-turner, The Taker is an unforgettable tale about the power of unrequited love not only to elevate and sustain, but also to blind and ultimately destroy, and how each of us is responsible for finding our own path to redemption.

How To Explain Germany To An American And America To A German

On November 18, 2011, in American Life, Articles, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

Yes, there are slight differences between the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States of America, and being a German, living in New England for more than twenty years, and soon applying for American citizenship, I have, on occasion, explain to either side what the other one is about.

Ol’ Man Tom Brady Won’t Make It To No Super Bowl No More…

On November 9, 2011, in Articles, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

Well, all of us New England Patriots fans are still sore after the hurtful loss to the New York Giants – I had a great time, though, wrestling with my four-year-old on the couch. But, after all, I hate to break it to you, the Giants were the better team, and worse, the New England Patriots won’t win another Super Bowl with Tom Brady as quarterback.

The Music Of New England – Chain Saws And Lawn Mowers

On October 22, 2011, in Articles, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

It is this time of the year again… Indian Summer in New England. I just came from our vegetable garden where I picked one of the last peppers. Leaf peepers are traveling through the neighborhood with a mixture of admiration and jealousy.

Old School – A Novel Set in a 1960′s New England Prep School by Tobias Wolff

On September 11, 2011, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

The protagonist of Tobias Wolff’s shrewdly—and at times devastatingly—observed first novel is a boy at an elite prep school in 1960. He is an outsider who has learned to mimic the negligent manner of his more privileged classmates. Like many of them, he wants more than anything on earth to become a writer. But to do that he must first learn to tell the truth about himself.

Call Me When You Land – A Novel by Michael Schiavone

On September 4, 2011, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

A beautifully written family drama, Call Me When You Land offers an astutely observed portrait of a broken family striving toward repair. Out of his protagonist’s despair, debut novelist Schiavone extracts humor, compassion, courage, and offers insight into the deeply human determination to survive.

Lobster: A Global History by Elisabeth Townsend

On August 18, 2011, in Book Reviews, Cooking, Food & Wine, History, Nonfiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

Part of the Edible Series, Lobster: A Global History explores the use and consumption of the lobster from poor man’s staple to cultural icon. From coastal fishing in the Middle Ages to the Industrial Revolution and modern times, Townsend describes the social history of the consumption of lobsters around the world. As well, the book includes beautiful images of rarely seen lobsters and both old and contemporary lobster recipes.

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