It took longer than some readers might have wanted, but, oh boy, was it worth the wait . Five poems and 14 short stories. Lou Manfredo (Contributor),. Some of these stories were great; I enjoyed Oates intro and her story. It took longer than some readers might have wanted, but, oh boy, was it worth the wait . The best of the 14 short stories is "Lola" by Jonathan Santlofer. I took it from the library expecting some real macabre stories of things that actually happened in NJ, however, its just a collection of mediocre and badly written stories that could take place anywhere. You can assume he knows noir. William Baer; NEW JERSEY NOIR; Able Muse Press (Fiction: Mystery) 22.95 ISBN: 9781927409824 Byline: Robin Farrell Edmunds Writing is crisp, sarcastic, and wryly funny, steeped in New Jersey lore and anecdotes that add great historical and cultural dimensions to its mystery. . New Jersey noir by Joyce Carol Oates, 2011, Akashic Books edition, in English I'm from New Jersey, what can I say? Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read New Jersey Noir: The Jack Colt Murder Mystery Novels, Book One. After solving the assassination case of his beloved uncle, Colt finds himself truly alone, ditched by his girlfriend. Since I don't have the foggiest idea about evaluating poetry, my comments apply to the short stories only. She is the Roger S. Berlind Distinguished Professor of the Humanities at Princeton University, and she has been a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters since 1978. Almost. New Jersey Noir by Joyce Carol Oates Hardcover Book, 274 pages See Other Available Editions Description Featuring brand-new stories (and a few poems) by: Joyce Carol Oates, Jonathan Safran Foer, Robert Pinsky, Edmund White & Michael Carroll, Richard Burgin, Paul Muldoon, Sheila Kohler, C.K. "Oates's introduction to Akashic's noir volume dedicated to the Garden State, with its evocative definition of the genre, is alone worth the price of the book . Somehow an editor scraped "Orange County Noir" together a few years back. Poems by C.K. — Terri Brown-Davidson, author of Marie, Marie, Hold On Tight Jack Colt, the private investigator in William Baer’s New Jersey Noir, romances the genre to the suspenseful effect that JJ “Jake” Gittes achieves in Roman Polanski’s acclaimed Chinatown. "Oates's introduction to Akashic's noir volume dedicated to the Garden State, with its evocative definition of the genre, is alone worth the price of the book … Poems by C. K. Williams, Paul Muldoon, and others--plus photos by Gerald Slota--enhance this distinguished entry. " Unable to add item to List. Not bad, but a bit more literary than I was expecting. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. One of my favorites stories, "Soul Anatomy," is about cops and politicia. New Jersey Noir Joyce Carol Oates Limited preview - 2011. I am not usually a fan of short stories but these were great...maybe because I live in NJ and I am of Joyce Carol Oates. Actually, I'm surprised that it has taken so long for Akashic to get to New Jersey, since it's probably the noirest state in the country. "It was inevitable that this fine noir series would reach New Jersey. . You can read what I've written about the series in genera. Also annoying, this book tries way too hard to be "dark", including opening with a story set in a morgue. Please try again. Common terms and phrases. Irish author Eoin Colfer is best known for his wildly popular middle grade series I'm a New Jersey native--from New Shrewsbury and later New Brunswick--so I've got a special interest in this one. . Share this: AUTHORS' WEBSITE LIST; Browse books by genre. . This is a really great series! . Didn't finish them all however. Ten extraordinary … Poems by C.K. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. New Jersey Noir edited by Joyce Carol Oates consists of 19 distinct literary works. Stylish and sarcastic private investigator Jack Colt takes on a cold case after its previous investigator is killed. I guess I just don't like this type of stories, altho I do love Joyce Carol Oates. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Somehow an editor scraped "Orange County Noir" together a few years back. . . $15.99 ... "It was inevitable that this fine noir series would reach New Jersey. AbeBooks.com: New Jersey Noir (Akashic Noir) (9781617750267) by Oates, Joyce Carol and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. Williams, Paul Muldoon, and others--plus photos by Gerald Slota--enhance this distinguished entry. . Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. And that's what we find in New Jersey Noir, people whose bubbles are burst but still get by. Just eight years later and the list of titles in the "Noir" series reads like an exhausting travel itinerary. More than most of the entries in the series, this volume is about mood and atmosphere more than it is about plot and character . Great for those of us who live here, or those who love the state. What constitutes “noir” in New Jersey? Short noir stories all set in New Jersey. . Quelle domage! . William Baer Able Muse Press (Jan 15, 2021) Softcover $22.95 978-1-77349-033-5 In William Baer’s mystery novel, a private eye finds love, lust, jealousy, and justice as he unravels a decade-old murder case in the Garden State. $15.95 / $17.50 CAN. Something went wrong. This book is broken up into multiple stories, my favorites so far are "Live For Today" & "Too Near Real", Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2015, Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2014. great read, like a box of poisoned chocolates. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. — Thomas C. Colt 1 Paterson, New Jersey W ho the hell are you?” 2 The Paterson Falls Friday, February 13th 29° W hen he heard her scream, he was reading New Jersey Noir. New Jersey Noir by Joyce Carol Oates available in Trade Paperback on Powells.com, also read synopsis and reviews. . New Jersey noir by Oates, Joyce Carol, 1938-Publication date 2011 Topics Noir fiction, American, Kurzgeschichte, Amerikanisches Englisch, Noir fiction, American Publisher New York : Akashic Books Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; internetarchivebooks; china Digitizing sponsor Kahle/Austin Foundation Contributor Internet Archive Language English. New Jersey Noir: Cape May is the newly released title in the Jack Colt Murder Mystery Series and can be read on its own. Wow! New Jersey Noir Joyce Carol Oates No preview available - 2011. New Jersey Noir by Joyce Carol Oates (Editor), Jonathan Safran Foer (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Lou Manfredo (Contributor), S.A. Jonathan Safran Foer (Goodreads Author) (Contributor),. Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2013, Stories are short yet interesting. Akashic with Joyce Carol Oates editing? More than most of the entries in the series, this volume is about mood and atmosphere more than it is about plot and character . And I love Joyce Carol Oates, who was the editor. New Jersey Noir William Baer Able Muse Press (Feb 26, 2018) Softcover $22.95 978-1-927409-82-4 Writing is crisp, sarcastic, and wryly funny, steeped in New Jersey lore and anecdotes that add great historical and cultural dimensions to its mystery. I highly recommend this. Joyce Carol Oates and other illustrious writers explore Jersey noir. Reading for BookRiot.com Read Harder Challenge on GoodReads.com. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I thought this collection of stories set in various NJ towns was OK. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Pick almost any city in the world and you can read about its dark underbelly. Refresh and try again. Paperback. I guess I never see things coming, though, until they're about to flatten me as they thunder past. Just eight years later and the list of titles in the "Noir" series reads like an exhausting travel itinerary. I usually prefer novels to short stories, largely because by the time I've gotten into the short story, it's over, but occasionally I read them for a change of pace. There's good stuff in all the fiction and poetry, and Robert Pinsky's poem in particular blew me away. In fact, Akashic published a New Jersey Noir a few years ago. It was written by Lou Manfredo, who worked in the Brooklyn criminal justice system for 25 years. New Jersey Noir - Cape May: A Novel (The Jack Colt Murder Mystery Novels Book 2) - Kindle edition by Baer, William. Be the first to ask a question about New Jersey Noir. Good stuff! I am not really into short story / poetry compilations unless the material is exceptional, however, most of this stuff reads like college English Composition essays. This was a fun collection of stories, especially since I went to many of their settings while I was a missionary for my church in New Jersey. HGX6D4CDU9 ^ New Jersey Noir (Hardback) ^ Doc Related Books My Life as an Experiment: One Man s Humble Quest to Improve Himself by Living as a Woman, Becoming George Washington, Telling No Lies, and Other Radical Tests SIMON SCHUSTER, United States, 2010. Williams, Paul Muldoon, and others--plus photos by Gerald Slota--enhance this distinguished entry.". Description: After solving the assassination case of his beloved uncle, Colt finds himself truly alone, ditched by his girlfriend. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. ", New Jersey Noir - Cape May: A Novel (Jack Colt Murder Mystery Novels), Manhattan Noir (Akashic Noir Anthologies), The Nicotine Chronicles (Akashic Drug Chronicles), Joyce Carol Oates is the author of a number of noir works of fiction including. New Jersey Noir edited by Joyce Carol Oates consists of 19 distinct literary works. "New Jersey Noir," released last week by Akashic Books, explores the dark side of Jersey City, Hoboken and other places in the Garden State through the words of more than a … Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading New Jersey Noir - Cape May: A Novel (The Jack Colt Murder Mystery Novels Book 2). Almost made me wanna move to Jersey. Écouter le livre audio New Jersey Noir de Joyce Carol Oates, narré par Robin Miles, Kevin T. Collins, Kevin Free, Scott Aiello, Jennifer Van Dyck I feel like everything gets four stars lately - but I haven't read a short story anthology as gripping as this one in a while. Book Condition: New. I In New Jersey, all the human vices are accentuated. What constitutes “noir” in New Jersey? It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. There were a few poems but they were unnecessary for me. Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2018. There’s the Newark morgue workers cutting the hair off the corpses to sell for wigs. Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / B&N / KOBO / Chapters Indigo / Google Play. I liked the ones set in Hoboken and Asbury Park the best, but I am also partial to those places. ain’t asked Atlantic City Bigmouth Bill Pronzini body C.K. Also annoying, this book tries way too hard to be "dark", including opening with a story set in a morgue. "Oates's introduction to Akashic's noir volume dedicated to the Garden State, with its evocative definition of the genre, is alone worth the price of the book … Poems by C. K. Williams, Paul Muldoon, and others--plus photos by Gerald Slota--enhance this distinguished entry. " This is part of a "Noir" series set in various locales around the country and the world. --Publishers Weekly "It was inevitable that this fine noir series would reach New Jersey. Please try again. Stories set in very real places with a touch of the kind of Jersey legend that was created by shows like the Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire. New Jersey Noir introduces an ultracool hometown detective from Paterson, set perfectly in his well-detailed locales. New Jersey Noir: Cape May (Jack Colt Murder Mystery 2) by William Baer-review & excerpt. some stories fell a little flat. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. . . Perhaps it's that I am less familiar with the geography in the book than others so the places aren't as vivid for me. . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2016. Williams, Paul Muldoon, and others—plus photos by Gerald Slota—enhance this distinguished entry. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. On a more gruesome note there’s the guy who claimed to cut up Jimmy Hoffa’s body and bury the parts in the end zone of the still under construction Giants Stadium. About the Book "Oates's introduction to Akashic's noir volume dedicated to the Garden State, with its evocative definition of the genre, is alone worth the price of the book . I liked this short story selection better than the last one I read, Philadelphia Noir, which I didn't even finish Possibly the result of having Joyce Carol Oates, this collection has a strong array of stories from the Garden State, even if a lot of them highlight drug use. Another of my favorites is "Run Kiss Daddy" by Joyce Carol Oates about a reconstituted family in a lakefront home in the northwest part of the state. Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2017. Reprint. Unlike in Prison Noir, these are, at least, professional and accomplished writers. I've read this book multiple times! Ten years ago, … Since I don't have the foggiest idea about evaluating poetry, my comments apply to the short stories only. Five poems and 14 short stories. I am not really into short story / poetry compilations unless the material is exceptional, however, most of this stuff reads like college English Composition essays. REQUEST EXAM COPY REQUEST DESK COPY. Language: English . New Jersey Noir Cape May. I'll probably check out others soon. This was a fun collection of stories, especially since I went to many of their settings while I was a missionary for my church in New Jersey. Her own story, which ends the book, is particularly dark. . Great noir! Editor Joyce Carol Oates's introduction makes a handy overview for a class on American noir. November 1st 2011 As the title says, short noir-ish stories set in New Jersey. Brand New Book. Newer Post Older Post Home. She is the editor of New Jersey Noir and Prison Noir and a recipient of the National Book Award, the PEN America Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Humanities Medal, and a World Fantasy Award for Short Fiction. New Jersey Noir ed. "It was inevitable that this fine noir series would reach New Jersey. Welcome back. On a more gruesome note there’s the guy who claimed to cut up Jimmy Hoffa’s body and bury the parts in the end zone of the still under construction Giants Stadium. However, this was thus far my least favorite of the Noir collection . To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Pseudonyms ... Eoin Colfer Talks Boozy Dragons and the 'Artemis Fowl' Movie. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. I thought it was a fabulous collection of stories. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Please try your request again later. After all, if you're shaped like a little inverse California sitting in the shadows of both New York and Philadelphia, you're a state with few illusions. I've been to Orange County and noir was always just about the furthest French word from my mind every ti. These writers chose Newark, Jersey City, or Hoboken as the name of their otherwise generic settings and *poof* its "New Jersey Noir". I did not care for this book at all. . Almost 200 years ago, one of Jack’s forebears founded the Colt gun company in Paterson, and Jack carries a Colt Python. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Unlike many of the stories in that book, which actually might have occurred pretty much anywhere, Baer’s book is New Jersey all the way, with a shout-out to New Jerseyan Frank Sinatra in there too. You can read what I've written about the series in general at my website. I was hoping for a little more hard-boiled detective stuff, and there may have a few too many stories about young junkies, but I am a fan of the noir genre and this collection featured much of what I like about it: gritty settings, scarred protagonists, and an overwhelming feeling of claustrophobia. I liked some of these short stories. by Akashic Books. New Jersey Noir Joyce Carol Oates By Joyce Carol Oates Akashic Noir. Richard O’Brien, a judge at the Cape May County Courthouse, tells Jac Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! 212 x 138 mm. When wisecracking and smoothly confident private investigator Jack Colt goes on the hunt for his uncle's … I've been to Orange County and noir was always just about the furthest French word from my mind every time. After solving the assassination case of his beloved uncle, Colt finds himself truly alone, ditched by his girlfriend. No, I wasn’t there, but I know anyway. . Not recommended, unless you teach a class on "how not to write a short story". ABOUT THE BOOK: ReleAse Date January 15, 2021. The poetry that was included , some of it was very good, but it broke the flow for me. Very dark and at times depressing (AKA, good reading!) I took it from the library expecting some real macabre stories of things that actually happened in NJ, however, its just a collection of mediocre and badly written stories that could take pla. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2012. Start by marking “New Jersey Noir” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The stories themselves are fairly mediocre, one … The stories themselves are fairly mediocre, one or two stand out above the others (Jonathan Safran Foer’s Too Near Real and Jonathan Santlofer’s Lola – the latter was definitely my favourite). Reading with my college students and having a blast. One of my favorites stories, "Soul Anatomy," is about cops and politicians in Camden. New Jersey Noi‪r‬ Joyce Carol Oates. One man. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I can’t tell you the noir element of this one or I’d completely spoil it. I think my favorites were the one about the woman getting messages and the final story about a father trying to convince himself that he has changed. She lives in Princeton, New Jersey, and was recently inducted into the American Philosophical Society. I should have realized when I read "Brooklyn Noir" back in 2004 that I was looking at the beginning of a series. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. It took the easiest routes to my heart: crime, variety, and a New Jersey backdrop. In Jack Colt, William Baer gives us a private detective perfectly suited for the Garden State: gritty, charming in spite of himself, sidesplittingly hilarious and incomparably authentic. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. I was hoping for a little more hard-boiled detective stuff, and there may have a few too many stories about young junkies, but I am a fan of the noir genre and this collection featured much of what I like about it: gritty settings, scarred protagonists, and an overwhelming feeling of claustrophobia. In New Jersey Noir: Cape May—Book Two of his Jack Colt Murder Mystery Novels series—William Baer continues to enchant and spellbind. It was kind of depressing. Poems by C.K. We’d love your help. Bradford Morrow (Goodreads Author) (Contributor),. . Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. . The writing is crisp, sarcastic, wryly funny, steeped in New Jersey lore and anecdotes that add great historical and cultural dimensions to its mystery. This is the latest in the award-winning series of noir anthologies put out by Akashic Books. There’s the Newark morgue workers cutting the hair off the corpses to sell for wigs. . Read the introduction, which was great, and decide if you want more. NEW JERSEY NOIR: CAPE MAY is the second instalment in William Baer’s contemporary, adult JACK COLT MURDER MYSTERY series focusing on thirty-two year old, New Jersey private investigator and descendant of the inventor of the Colt revolver Jack Colt. Poems by C.K. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, $12.24 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Romania. I did not care for this book at all. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Format: Paperback. New Jersey Noir and Baer’s talent presage a brilliant career for this wonderfully gifted writer. More than most of the entries in the series, this volume is about mood and atmosphere more than it is about plot and character . Williams, Gerald Stern, Lou Manfredo, S.A. Solomon, Bradford Morrow, Jonathan … Great anthology....we're talking Jimmy Hoffa New Jersey, not Jersey Shore New Jersey. It took longer than some readers might have wanted, but, oh boy, was it worth the wait . I guess I never see things coming, though, until they're about to flatten me as they thunder past. Paperback – Illustrated, November 1, 2011, Audio CD, Audiobook, MP3 Audio, Unabridged, Akashic Books; Illustrated edition (November 1, 2011). Really liked these stories a lot. --Publishers Weekly "It was inevitable that this fine noir series would reach New Jersey. Joyce Carol Oates 3⭐ (Audiobook, multiple narrators) I came across this when I searched for JCO books on Audible and given the pretty awful selection I have available for my three-month free trial I thought I might as well listen. New Jersey Noir. Paterson, N.J., PI Jack Colt has an old and a new murder to solve in Baer’s outstanding sequel to 2018’s New Jersey Noir. I liked the CK Williams poem. Reviews. Artemis Fowl "Oates's introduction to Akashic's noir volume dedicated to the Garden State, with its evocative definition of the genre, is alone worth the price of the book . To see what your friends thought of this book, I should have realized when I read "Brooklyn Noir" back in 2004 that I was looking at the beginning of a series. New Jersey Noir: The Jack Colt Murder Mystery Novels, Book One - Ebook written by William Baer. As with most anthologies, some entries are better than others. Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2011. So, readers may be a bit surprised that his... "Oates's introduction to Akashic's noir volume dedicated to the Garden State, with its evocative definition of the genre, is alone worth the price of the book . Joyce Carol Oates is a recipient of the National Book Award and the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Fiction. She is also the recipient of the 2005 Prix Femina for The Falls. 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