By WKTV Staff
joanne@wktv.org
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, March has been designated as Reading Month. To celebrate and encourage reading, we are asking local officials, residents and WKTV staff and volunteers to tell us about a book that they enjoy. Happy Reading!
Today’s book selection comes from Anjie Gleisner who is the Kent District Library branch manager for Kelloggsville (4787 S. Division Ave.) and Wyoming (3350 Michael SW) KDL branches.
Book: An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good
Author: Helene Turnsten (translated by Marlaine Delargy)
Genre: Crime Fiction
I recently discovered “An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good” by Swedish crime fiction writer Helene Turnsten (translated by Marlaine Delargy). It’s a collection of noir short stories featuring 88-year-old Maud who lives in a rent free in an apartment in Gothenburg. Much like Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple, Maud is often mistaken for a frail and innocent elderly lady. In reality she’s a spunky, calculating, well-travelled woman who also happens to commit the occasional ruthless murder. The stories are dark, sometimes shocking, and wickedly funny.
