Tag Archives: Don Winslow

My Top Ten Books of the Year

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Doug Johnstone

I made two major discoveries as a reader this year. The first was Kent Haruf. My editor at Faber has been telling me for ages that I needed to read his books, and I finally got round to it. Wow. I … Continue reading →

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The Cartel by Don Winslow – Simply Astonishing

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Doug Johnstone

Here’s my review of The Cartel by Don Winslow in The Big Issue magazine. Taken together with its predecessor, The Power of the Dog, it’s one of the most impressive literary achievements I’ve ever read. Simply astonishing stuff. My review … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Novels of 2012

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

Aye so, it’s that time of year again, when we arbitrarily hold pieces of writing up against each other and decide which is best! So let’s crack on! Click on the book cover to go through to my review in … Continue reading →

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Books I reviewed in August (and some I didn’t manage to)

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

Considering this is only mid-September, I’m not even all that late with this chat, which is unlike me these days. Didn’t review all that many in August, as I was away on holiday and all that jazz. In addition to … Continue reading →

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