This week, we feature a thrilling historical account of the race to develop the atomic bomb and a classic compilation of children’s poems and songs.
Mystery
‘The Final Problem’
By Arturo Pérez-ReverteFans of Sherlock Holmes and of Basil Rathbone, who played Holmes in films during the 20th century, will be delighted by this book. This locked-room mystery is not only an homage to Holmes, Rathbone, and the history of detective fiction, but it is a wonderfully crafted story with memorable characters and a fun payoff. A major storm on the Ionian Sea has isolated nine hotel guests on a tiny Greek island. While they wait for the storm to pass, they must rely on an actor to solve a string of murders.
