Author: paretsky
December 15, 2015
Dirty Deeds in the Cornfield
Dead End The sun was setting when Peppy and I drove east of town, looking for Doris McKinnon’s farm. I’d spent a tense two hours at the hospital, but […]
READ MOREDecember 6, 2015
Happy Hanukkah
Hanukkah starts at sundown on December 6. It’s sometimes called the Festival of Lights because we light candles every night for eight nights–starting with one, ending with eight.
READ MORENovember 18, 2015
BRUSH BACK named one of the best thrillers of 2015
The Washington Post named BRUSH BACK, Sara’s most recent novel, one of 2015’s top 5 thrillers.
READ MORENovember 3, 2015
Sara receives Paul Engle Prize
Sara received the 2015 Paul Engle Prize, recognizing both her body of work and her work for social justice. See her in conversation with Maureen Corrigan at the Coralville Public […]
READ MOREJuly 23, 2015
Sara appears on BBC Radio’s Woman’s Hour
While Sara was on tour in the UK, she appeared on the Woman’s Hour, one of the most listened to programs on BBC Radio. Listen to her interview here.
READ MOREJune 26, 2015
Sara interviews with the London Times’ Crime Club
In their new crime fiction monthly newsletter, The London Times’ Crime Club asks Sara about V.I., where she came from, and how she’s changed over the years. Read the interview here.
READ MOREJune 26, 2015
Sara interviews with Crime Club, the new London Times crime fiction newsletter
READ MOREJune 11, 2015
Boom-Boom Warshawski Makes his Chicago Blackhawk debut
Stanley Cup playoffs, Blackhawks and Lightning tied at two games each. How Boom-Boom Warshawski, Blackhawk star as well as VI’s cousin and closest childhood friend, would have loved to be […]
READ MOREJune 6, 2015
Brush Back receives 3 starred pre-publication reviews
Brush Back has received four glowing pre-publication reviews, including three starred reviews—not an easy feat. Pre-order and read an excerpt now and to find out for yourself what makes Brush Back […]
READ MOREMay 20, 2015
KU Commencement Address, May 17 2015
I was privileged to receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters and to address the graduates at the University of Kansas on their May 17 2015 Commencement. Remarks […]
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