A Churn for the Worse by Laura Bradford

March 10, 2016

Nowadays, it’s often hard to tell what’s happening with my favorite mystery series. Will the series continue? Is this the last book? I’m not starting rumors. I have no idea, other than, if A Churn for the Worse is the last Amish mystery by Laura...

What Are You Reading?

March 08, 2016

I’m just back from a long weekend, and before that a trip to Arizona. You would think I’d have plenty of time to read, right? Actually, I seldom read much when I’m traveling with other people. And, that’s what’s happening right now. I...

The Mapmaker’s Children by Sarah McCoy

March 07, 2016

I’ll admit I was one-third of the way through Sarah McCoy’s novel The Mapmaker’s Children before the characters caught my interest. It was the juxtaposition of the modern story in New Charlestown, West Virginia with the story of Sarah Brown, daughter...

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

March 06, 2016

Sometimes, a novel comes along that is unforgettable but difficult to summarize without giving too much away. In those cases, I just want to say, if you like this kind of book, try it. That’s what happens with Ruta Sepetys’ novel Salt to the Sea. If...

April Treasures in My Closet – Part 3

March 05, 2016

Are you sick and tired of these, and ready for this to be the last post of treasures in my closet this month? I’m sorry. I just have over three dozen books to be released in April, and I need to share. Let’s start with what looks like a powerful debut...