Peppermint Barked by Leslie Budewitz

July 19, 2022

Leslie Budewitz’ Spice Shop mysteries are somewhere on the spectrum between cozy mystery and hardboiled ones. Peppermint Barked, with its recipes and holiday-themed book cover, tends toward the cozy end. But, Budewitz’ books have a depth of character that...

The Wedding Plot by Paula Munier

July 18, 2022

If you haven’t read the previous three books featuring veteran Mercy Carr, and her bomb-sniffing dog, Elvis, you must have ignored my reviews. A Borrowing of Bones, the first in Paula Munier’s series, was nominated for the Mary Higgins Clark Award, and...

The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander

July 17, 2022

I wish I could remember who recommends a book to me when I love it. It’s usually not a mystery because I’m up-to-date with those. It’s usually just a good story, such as Poppy Alexander’s The Littlest Library. I “think” it might...

Sandie’s Corner – Linda Castillo’s The Hidden One

July 16, 2022

Although Sandie Herron has read all of Linda Castillo’s Kate Burkholder mysteries, and I’ve been sharing them with you occasionally, I thought I’d share the most recent book in the series. I don’t have a copy of The Hidden One, and don’t...

Winners and Murders at the Manors

July 15, 2022

Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Leeza S. from Highland Park, IL and Robert R. from San Antonio, TX won the copies of The Blue Diamond. Linda K. from Woodstock, MD will receive No Accident. The books are going out in the mail today. Manors and...