Murder by Page One by Olivia Matthews

March 23, 2021

It’s always fun to share release date by reviewing the first in a new series. And, Olivia Matthews’ Murder by Page One features a charming librarian from New York who is trying to adjust to Southern ways. She doesn’t really want to become comfortable...

First Ladies of the United States / National Portrait Gallery

March 22, 2021

The exhibit “Every Eye is Upon Me” is currently on display at the National Portrait Gallery, and will remain on exhibit through May 23. Senior historian, Gwendolyn Du Bois Shaw, curated the exhibit and the accompanying book of portraits. This temporary...

The Barbizon by Paulina Bren

March 21, 2021

The subtitle of Paulina Bren’s nonfiction book, The Barbizon: The Hotel that Set Women Free, is somewhat misleading. While it was a fascinating cultural study of a hotel, it was possibly even more of a study of Mademoiselle magazine and its college guest editors...

Where Have You Gone Without Me? by Peter Bonventre

March 20, 2021

Peter Bonventre is a long-time journalist with a career in sportswriting and entertainment. He co-authored Howard Cosell’s I Never Played the Game. You might want to know the author’s background before picking up Where Have You Gone Without Me? It’s...

Winners and Historical Mysteries

March 19, 2021

Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Barbara D. from Pawtucket, RI won Last Seen Wearing. Cruel as the Grave goes to Kathy S. from Alba, TX. The books will go out in the mail today. This week, I”m giving away two historical mysteries. Charles...