Reviews + Articles
Bert and Mamie Take a Cruise by John Keyse-Walker
Well, John Keyse-Walker's Bert and Mamie Take a Cruise wasn't at all what I expected. I thought I would be reading a cozy armchair traveler mystery set in 1939. Well, yes and no. There's much more foreshadowing of World War II than I expected. There are excellent...
The Deadly Weed by Cora Harrison
The Deadly Weed is the tenth Reverend Mother mystery set in Cork, Ireland in the 1920s. I appreciate Cora Harrison's series for the history and atmospheric contrast between the poor and the slums of Cork and the moneyed class. But, this time, the book was...
Taking the Weekend Off
I'm taking the weekend off. I've had a busy schedule with little time to read. So, I'm using the weekend to read for both reviews and myself. Catch you on Monday! Have a good...
Winners & a Mystery Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Shawn S. from Freehold, NJ won Gone But Not for Garden. Linda K. from Woodstock, MD will receive Four Leaf Clover. The books are going out in the mail today. This week, I'm giving away mysteries you might not have...
What Are You Reading?
Strange weather we're having, isn't it? I think it's been strange all over the country. We have 70s one day, and 40s the next. But, we don't have the snow and weird weather from California. If you're having delightful weather in the 80s with sun (Jeff), enjoy every...
April Treasures in My Closet
Are you ready to talk about April book releases? When I talk about book releases a month ahead of time, I hope you realize I do that because library users can get their holds placed on books, and, if you buy your books, you can watch for the ones that interest you....