Lawrence Block

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

I have read several Bernie Rhodenbarr and one Evan Tanner. I suspect his Matthew Scudder is the most popular of his series. But he's my friend, a man I met through walking, and I'll always have that link whether I read him or not. Anyway, sometimes it's interesting to know what authors are reading and I was pointed to this article:

http://bnreview.barnesandnoble.com/t5...

[Barbara]

I love all Lawrence Block books but I'll admit the
Scudder ones are often too violent for my comfort level (though I still read them) :)

[Janice]

Lawrence Block's Matthew Scudder series is my all time favorite. I just read his newest one, A Drop of the Hard Stuff. You definitely had to read the other books to enjoy this one but it was well worth it. I am not an alcoholic but this series definitely made me understand the pull. When you see Mr. Block again, tell him "thank you" from me. And tell him never to stop writing.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

I don't know when I'll see him, we live on opposite sides of the continent, but I've passed your message on to him, and I'm sure he appreciates your kind thoughts.

[Michael]

I've read a smattering of books in all of Block's series writings. Scudder and Tanner are good, but my favorite is Keller, the Hit Man. I hope he writes a few more of those books before he retires for good.

[Diane S ☔]

Just started I've read the Keller and Scudder books consistently but I never knew he had written so many others. Which other series are closest to either of these two?

[paul]

offhand cant think of other close relatives of scudder and keller. scudder was Block's main guy. i may be wrong..but i think it was Block who created a comic/thief in a short series. a thief with a heart of gold, sorta.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

You might be thinking of his Bernie Rhodenbarr series.

http://www.goodreads.com/series/40960...

[Diane S ☔]

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "You might be thinking of his Bernie Rhodenbarr series.

http://www.goodreads.com/series/40960..."

I think you are right. Those are the burglar books right? Have you read any?

[paul]

Diane wrote: "Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "You might be thinking of his Bernie Rhodenbarr series.

http://www.goodreads.com/series/40960..."

I think you are right. Those are the burglar books right? H..."

Diane wrote: "Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "You might be thinking of his Bernie Rhodenbarr series.

http://www.goodreads.com/series/40960..."

I think you are right. Those are the burglar books right? H..."
you are right--the Bernie Rhodenbarr books. yes ive read 3 or 4 and they are excellent...a change of pace for Block

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Yes, Block is funny. I've read The Burglar Who Traded Ted Williams and The Burglar in the Library.