Sandie Herron, RIP

March 21, 2023

Yesterday, I received a note from Sandie Herron’s husband, Bill. Sandie died on March 11, but she had sent me an early birthday gift, cards she made for me, and Bill didn’t want to tell me about her death until after I received them. That’s just how...

The White Lady by Jacqueline Winspear

March 20, 2023

Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs mysteries, takes a break with a riveting standalone involving a young woman during both world wars. The White Lady is a suspenseful novel with some unusual twists at the end that I never saw coming. Elinor DeWitt’s...

kevin’s Corner Annex – The Dead Certain Doubt by Jim Nesbitt

March 19, 2023

Heads-up! Kevin Tipple warns that Jim Nesbitt’s The Dead Certain Doubt is dark and very violent. Because there are no spoilers in Kevin’s reviews, I thought I’d highlight that comment. Thank you, Kevin, for sharing this review with us! The Dead...

2023 International Thriller Writers’ Awards Nominees

March 18, 2023

Although I seldom read thrillers, I still like to see their list of award nominees, not just as a reader and librarian, but because I attended the very first Thrillerfest. It was held in Arizona before it moved permanently to New York City. Here’s the list of...

Winners and a Thriller Giveaway

March 17, 2023

Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Both books are going to California. Jeannette S. from Twentynine Palms won Irish Knit Murder. Karen M. from San Bruno will receive Murder at a Scottish Wedding. The books will go out in the mail today. This week,...