Montgomery Rabbit by Sandy Little

February 16, 2017

Sandy Little’s juvenile book, Montgomery Rabbit, has won several awards for early readers from various independent publishing groups, including an IPPY bronze medal. Second or third graders could read the book, but anyone would enjoy the story of a rabbit who...

Twelve Angry Librarians by Miranda James

February 15, 2017

I’ll admit I’m prejudiced because I am a librarian, but anyone who has attended a conference, or worked in a job where gossip swirls, will appreciate the conversations in Miranda James’ latest Cat in the Stacks mystery, Twelve Angry Librarians....

What Are You Reading?

February 14, 2017

If it feels a little early for What Are You Reading?, it probably is. I read three books over the weekend, reviewed two of them on the blog, but it’s harder to finish the next one on a work day. I’m reading Miranda James’ forthcoming Cat in the...

The Return of the Raven Mocker by Donis Casey

February 12, 2017

I’ll admit I read Donis Casey’s mysteries as much for the story of Alafair Tucker’s life as I do for the mystery itself. This farm wife and mother of ten has a wisdom gained from appreciation of her elders’ knowledge, and from the hard daily...

The Violated by Bill Pronzini

February 12, 2017

Bill Pronzini’s standalone, The Violated, is pitch-perfect. The crime story is told from multiple viewpoints, but the story flows easily from one voice to the next. Sometimes, that could be confusing, difficult to follow, and it might throw off a reader. Not...