Murder Off the Page by Con Lehane

November 30, 2019

This is probably blasphemy, but I actually like Mike Cosgrove, the homicide cop in Con Lehane’s latest book better than I like Raymond Ambler, the librarian. Ambler seems to live in his head too much in  Murder Off the Page. As Cosgrove reminds him...

What Are You Reading?

November 29, 2019

Did you survive the Thanksgiving crash with too much food? I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends – always lots of laughter and great food. Now, I’m ready to talk about books! I’m reading Con Lehane’s third 42nd Street Library mystery,...

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 28, 2019

As I did last year, I’m going to give thanks in reverse. I usually end my Thanksgiving post by thanking you, my blog readers and friends. Instead, I’d like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving, and say I’m grateful for you. I’m thankful you...

The Christmas Keeper by Jenn McKinlay

November 27, 2019

I can always count on Jenn McKinlay for moments of humor, whether it’s in her mysteries, her romances, or, in real life. The Christmas Keeper is just what I enjoy in a contemporary romance. It involves kind people with a sense of humor. It doesn’t...

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”

November 26, 2019

I’m not talking about a book today. I haven’t quite finished Jenn McKinlay’s delightful romantic comedy, A Christmas Keeper, and it’s not fair to her or the book to review it before finishing. It will be my last review before Thanksgiving....