The Inside Reader: Anthony Bidulka

[elisa_rolle]

Show me the books he loves and I shall know the man far better than through mortal friends - Silas Weir Mitchell
Last night I was talking with an LGBT Italian publisher; in Italy the only LGBT titles you can find are some known by everyone Young Adult, or some mainstream title like Jamie O'Neill or Andre Aciman or David Leavitt. So our conversation

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[elena_62]

I always heard of Anthony Bidulka, but I never managed to start his Russell Quant Misteries, mainly because I've got the idea I should read all of them, which would take a while. But sooner or later I'll do it. Probably I'll first tackle the 7 Henri Rios waiting on paper on my shelves.

Thank you, Elisa! And thank you to Anthony for this list of good books.

Ciao

Antonella

[anonymous]

Hi Antonella,

I know what you mean about starting a series - and thinking it a daunting chore, having to figure out which book comes first? do I read them all? in order?
What I've done in the past with series authors I've wanted to try is, I pick up the most handy one (whether or not its the first in the series) and give it a go. If I like it, then I'll go back to the first. If I love it, I immediately buy all of the series and know that whenever I want a sure-thing read (like on a holiday or lazy Sunday afternoon or for a plane trip), I've got one ready.
My editors and I try hard to make each book a satisfying stand alone, but indeed, read as a series, it is a richer experience.
Anyway, Antonella, I hope you get a chance one day to give Russell Quant (and Henry Rios) a try.
Best
Anthony

[anonymous]

Hi I always enjoy the Inside Reader feature,but for me this was especially good. Thank you Anthony for all the great ideas. I have just started reading Amuse Bouche and have enjoyed it from page 1. I therefore know I am going to enjoy most of your recs here. I hope so, I've already invested money in it!

[elisa_rolle]

This is for sure a really good balanced list, a mix of thriller, romance and mainstream fiction. From my side, I added more than one book to my wish list.

[anonymous]

Hi - I'm so glad you are enjoying Amuse Bouche. With that being the first in the series, I certainly have a warm spot in my heart for that book. I hope your investments pay off!
Thanks for being a reader.
Anthony