Reviews + Articles
A Quiet Teacher by Adam Oyebanji
I don't know why I put off reading A Quiet Teacher by Adam Oyebanji. Perhaps it was the cover, which just didn't appeal to me. Maybe it was the summary. However, the book wasn't at all what I expected, and I found myself rooting for the protagonist, Greg Abimbola....
Winners & a Historical Mystery Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the book-related mystery giveaway. As I mentioned, the books will go to Carol K. from Omaha, NE, and Carli S. from NYC, NY, mailed on Nov. 7. This week, I'm giving away two historical mysteries. Rosemary Simpson's latest Gilded Age...
What Are You Reading?
I'll be honest. I'm in Ohio visiting my Mom and other family members, and haven't read a word since I drove here last Friday. We've visited with other family members and friends, gone out to eat several times, and worked on jigsaw puzzles. I walked down on the pier...
The Perfect Crime, ed. by Vaseem Khan and Maxim Jakubowski
The Perfect Crime is subtitled "22 Crime Stories from Diverse Cultures Around the World". The book features writers of color and various ethnic backgrounds. "Gathered together for the first time are authors from a variety of culture and ethnic backgrounds..." Crime...
December Treasures in My Closet
I have to start this list a little early since I'll be on vacation the first of November, but if anything arrives before then, I'll add it to the list at the bottom. So, don't forget to check for other titles! December releases aren't as numerous as October and...
The Cloisters by Katy Hays
Tomorrow may be release day, but Halloween is actually the perfect day to introduce Katy Hays' debut novel, The Cloisters. The setting, The Met's museum, The Cloisters, celebrates medieval architecture, gardens of the Middle Ages, and the art of the period. The...