Reviews + Articles
The Paris Mystery by Kirsty Manning
Kirsty Manning takes readers into the opulence, glamour and decadence of 1930s Paris in her historical mystery, The Paris Mystery. The atmospheric story is an excellent introduction to pre-World War II Paris as seen through the eyes of an outsider, reporter Charlotte...
Friendship Diner
I am going to pack today, but first I'm heading to Friendship Diner for breakfast. And, I'm taking my Mom and sister there for breakfast if they come in September to help pack. Fuel for packing. Check it out. And, come back tomorrow. I do have a book review for you...
Winners and Historical Mystery Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Carol K. from Omaha, NE won Macarons Can Be Murder. Riley S. from Fort Pierce, FL will receive Murder is a Piece of Cake. The books will go out in the mail this morning. I'm moving in a little over a month, and I...
What Are You Reading?
Let's chat. As most of you know, I'm retiring from my day job on Aug. 31. Then, I'm moving to Ohio on September 18. Word of warning: it's not wise to retire and move at the same time. I took yesterday afternoon off to run errands, going six places, and half of those...
All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley
I can see why Kaye Wilkinson Barley said she treasures this book. My friend, Donna, recommended Patrick Bringley's All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me. They are both right. It's a beautiful, sometimes moving, book. Patrick Bringley's...