Apathy is grossly undervalued and never there for me when I need it. — Alafair Burke Copy Share Image
No Time For Goodbye is a deliciously smart thriller, full of surprises and perfect pacing. I'm jealous I didn't write it. — Alafair Burke Copy Share Image
“I get sad every time I hear a person say "I don't read." It's like saying "I don't learn," or "I don't laugh," or… — Alafair Burke Copy Share Image
Apparently, an undocumented side effect of dope is a gross overestimation of one's own intelligence. Dopers become convinced they've hidden their stash so well… — Alafair Burke Copy Share Image
Teaching does allow me to keep one foot in the youthful waters I tend to occupy in my novels, so I'm thankful for that.… — Alafair Burke Copy Share Image
Apathy is grossly undervalued and never there for me when I need it. — Alafair Burke Copy Share Image
Anyone who was tempted to draw comparisons between my father's 'Dave Robicheaux' series and my first book quickly gave up. — Alafair Burke Copy Share Image
Hmmm... cooking with wine? I usually drink wine while cooking... I do a good braised short ribs with cabernet, though. We're big red wine… — Alafair Burke Copy Share Image
In our system, we leave questions of fact to a jury. But to render a verdict, a jury must know the law. For this,… — Alafair Burke Copy Share Image
I've learned to accept the fact that my students are far too busy preparing for their own legal careers to care one bit about… — Alafair Burke Copy Share Image
Just as I know the usual rules of law enforcement, I also know the exceptions and invoke those frequently. I don't feel a need… — Alafair Burke Copy Share Image
“He was a shitty husband, a cruel and distant father, and had absolutely no empathy for other human beings.” — Alafair Burke Copy Share Image
Before we condemn the jurors who acquitted George Zimmerman, we should remember that they were asked to do something extraordinary. They were asked to… — Alafair Burke Copy Share Image
