Revisited: Still Life by Louise Penny

12/03/2025 1h 8min
Revisited: Still Life by Louise Penny

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Lisa and Boston artist Julia Purdy discuss Still Life by Louise Penny, the first Inspector Gamache series. This was published in 2005 and there are 18 books in this series. It is an internationally recognized series.  This article in Vox discusses how Louise Penny has perfected the literary genre with combining murder mysteries in a small town idyllic town filled with artists. Julia is an artist and you can find her on her website or on Instagram.  Books Discussed on this show: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieBehold the Dreamers by Imbolo MbueSankofa by Chibunduy OnuzoBorn a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahThe Rise of Wolf Eight by Rick McIntyreFor more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.*The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives compensation.