{"id":25767,"date":"2020-07-06T11:58:50","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T15:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=25767"},"modified":"2022-10-11T16:58:54","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T16:58:54","slug":"review-love-and-other-crimes-by-sara-peretsy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/06\/review-love-and-other-crimes-by-sara-peretsy\/","title":{"rendered":"Review \u2764\ufe0f Love and Other Crimes by Sara Peretsy"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-25767\" data-postid=\"25767\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-25767 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_bbbcac8 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner gutter-narrow col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_49667e8 first\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_7036296 rounded drop-shadow customBorderRad_top image-center auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/love-and-other-crimes-sara-paretsky.jpg?w=640\" title=\"Review \u2764\ufe0f Love and Other Crimes by Sara Peretsy\" alt=\"Review \u2764\ufe0f Love and Other Crimes by Sara Peretsy\">\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_a1982ef customBorderRad_bottom repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">In \u201cMiss Bianca,\u201d a young girl becomes involved in espionage when she befriends a mouse in a laboratory that is conducting dark experiments. Ten-year-old V.I. Warshawski appears in \u201cWildcat,\u201d embarking on her very first investigation to save her father. A hardboiled New York detective and elderly British aristocrat team up to reveal a murderer in Chicago during the World\u2019s Fair in \u201cMurder at the Century of Progress.\u201d In the new title story, \u201cLove &amp; Other Crimes,\u201d V.I. treads the line between justice and vengeance when the wrongful firing of a family friend makes him a murder suspect.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">For longtime fans of V.I. Warshawski, new readers discovering her for the first time, or any lover of crime and bone-chilling suspense,\u00a0<em>Love &amp; Other Crimes\u00a0<\/em>is a celebration of Paretsky\u2019s exceptional storytelling skill and a searing exploration of the dark conspiracies and desperate human acts hiding in plain sight.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_23787e9 last\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2d1ea91  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25881 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-recommends-banner-1.png?resize=296%2C72\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Jun 30, 2020<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0HarperCollins<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong> William Morrow<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $11.99<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Love and Other Crimes<\/strong> contains a collection of short stories written by <em><strong>Sara Paretsky<\/strong><\/em>. The stories feature characters who are willing to kill for love. Most of the stories have appeared in other collections, but almost all of them were new to me. Each includes an author\u2019s note giving the background of the story and if any changes were made to existing stories especially for this collection. Paretsky is best known for her <em>V.I. Warshawki<\/em> series and most of these stories have V.I. as the main character. I have read most of the full-length novels in the series, but also appreciate the clever writing showcased in these short stories. This book is perfect for readers unfamiliar with Sara Paretsky\u2019s work, but returning fans will enjoy it as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The stories cover a variety of topics with Chicago being the setting for most of them. As with any multi-story collection, I like some of the stories more than others. One of my favorites is the title story, which is a brand-new story. <strong>V.I.<\/strong> helps an old acquaintance who claims her brother is being framed for murder. This story has V.I. investigating in the present, but gives a glimpse into her past as well. One of the V.I. stories that was previously published is set completely in the past and shows V.I. and her cousin Boom-Boom as children. Since I like her novels, I expected to like the short stories, but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed some of the stories featuring main characters other than V.I. One of those was a double surprise because it was a Sherlock Holmes story. I don\u2019t always like when other authors tackle this iconic character, but Paretsky\u2019s take paid tribute to this classic detective while still giving it her own spin.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are a couple stories I don\u2019t care for, including a dystopian tale featuring <strong>Dr. Lottie Herschel<\/strong> which is making a political statement but is very depressing. However, there are plenty others I do like. The book ends on a high note with an interesting \u201cnon-V.I.\u201d story which gives an amusing take on the changing world of publishing. Readers who enjoy short stories in the mystery genre, especially fans of Sara Paretsky, will like this well-rounded collection of stories.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Christine<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_eb0616c customBorderRad repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZO8U8W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/books.apple.com\/us\/book\/love-other-crimes\/id1479402045?mt=11&amp;app=itunes&amp;at=11l88k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">iBooks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/love-other-crimes-sara-paretsky\/1134982111?ean=9780062915566\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">B&amp;N<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/love-other-crimes-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Kobo<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Sara_Paretsky_Love_Other_Crimes?id=3nGuDwAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Google Play<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            \t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t<\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In \u201cMiss Bianca,\u201d a young girl becomes involved in espionage when she befriends a mouse in a laboratory that is conducting dark experiments. 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Ten-year-old V.I. Warshawski appears in \u201cWildcat,\u201d embarking on her very first investigation to save her father. A hardboiled New York detective and elderly British aristocrat team up to reveal a murderer in Chicago during the World\u2019s Fair in \u201cMurder at the Century of Progress.\u201d In the new title story, \u201cLove &amp; Other Crimes,\u201d V.I. treads the line between justice and vengeance when the wrongful firing of a family friend makes him a murder suspect.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For longtime fans of V.I. Warshawski, new readers discovering her for the first time, or any lover of crime and bone-chilling suspense,\u00a0<em>Love &amp; Other Crimes\u00a0<\/em>is a celebration of Paretsky\u2019s exceptional storytelling skill and a searing exploration of the dark conspiracies and desperate human acts hiding in plain sight.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-recommends-banner-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p> <hr \/> <p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Jun 30, 2020<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0HarperCollins<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong> William Morrow<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $11.99<\/p> <hr \/> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Love and Other Crimes<\/strong> contains a collection of short stories written by <em><strong>Sara Paretsky<\/strong><\/em>. The stories feature characters who are willing to kill for love. Most of the stories have appeared in other collections, but almost all of them were new to me. Each includes an author\u2019s note giving the background of the story and if any changes were made to existing stories especially for this collection. Paretsky is best known for her <em>V.I. Warshawki<\/em> series and most of these stories have V.I. as the main character. I have read most of the full-length novels in the series, but also appreciate the clever writing showcased in these short stories. This book is perfect for readers unfamiliar with Sara Paretsky\u2019s work, but returning fans will enjoy it as well.<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The stories cover a variety of topics with Chicago being the setting for most of them. As with any multi-story collection, I like some of the stories more than others. One of my favorites is the title story, which is a brand-new story. <strong>V.I.<\/strong> helps an old acquaintance who claims her brother is being framed for murder. This story has V.I. investigating in the present, but gives a glimpse into her past as well. One of the V.I. stories that was previously published is set completely in the past and shows V.I. and her cousin Boom-Boom as children. Since I like her novels, I expected to like the short stories, but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed some of the stories featuring main characters other than V.I. One of those was a double surprise because it was a Sherlock Holmes story. I don\u2019t always like when other authors tackle this iconic character, but Paretsky\u2019s take paid tribute to this classic detective while still giving it her own spin.<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are a couple stories I don\u2019t care for, including a dystopian tale featuring <strong>Dr. Lottie Herschel<\/strong> which is making a political statement but is very depressing. However, there are plenty others I do like. The book ends on a high note with an interesting \u201cnon-V.I.\u201d story which gives an amusing take on the changing world of publishing. Readers who enjoy short stories in the mystery genre, especially fans of Sara Paretsky, will like this well-rounded collection of stories.<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Christine<\/em><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZO8U8W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/books.apple.com\/us\/book\/love-other-crimes\/id1479402045?mt=11&amp;app=itunes&amp;at=11l88k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/love-other-crimes-sara-paretsky\/1134982111?ean=9780062915566\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/love-other-crimes-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Sara_Paretsky_Love_Other_Crimes?id=3nGuDwAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25767","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25767"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25767\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}