The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

November 03, 2015

I’ve read almost all of Mitch Albom’s books, missing only Have a Little Faith. So, I was eager to join the blog tour for his new novel, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. Albom shares his passion for music in a story about a musician who’s...

White Collar Girl by Renee Rosen

November 02, 2015

There’s something about the journalism field that has always fascinated me. Combine journalism with  the 1950s, Chicago politics, and an ambitious young woman, though, and you have Renee Rosen’s powerful novel, White Collar Girl. Jordan Walsh...

December Treasures in My Closet

November 01, 2015

I’m actually happy that there aren’t a large number of December book releases for my Treasures in My Closet post. I have to admit reading usually falls off some during the holidays. But there are some  interesting books in this pile. The Winemaker...

Claws for Alarm by T.C. LoTempio

October 31, 2015

Have you ever finished a book despite your frustration with the main character? I loved Nora Charles, the investigative reporter turned sandwich shop owner, and the intuitive, spooky cat she adopts, Nick, in T.C. LoTempio’s Meow If It’s Murder. But, I...

Western Mystery Giveaway

October 30, 2015

Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Eileen K. of Island Lake, IL won Heather Blake’s Ghost of a Potion. Carolyn Hart’s Ghost Wanted goes to Robin C. of Ashtabula, OH. I’m mailing the books today. In keeping with the western theme...