Reviews + Articles
The Last Drop of Hemlock by Katharine Schellman
Before I dive into the review of Katharine Schellman's The Last Drop of Hemlock, I just want to mention her cover artist. The covers for the two books in the Nightingale series are just stunning, and this one is no exception. Vivian Kelly and her sister, Florence, are...
A Disappearance in Fiji by Nilima Rao
If you're looking for an exotic debut mystery that explores the evils of colonialism, you can't go wrong with Nilima Rao's A Disappearance in Fiji. Rao's Author's Note explains her background as a Fijian Indian Australian. Even with her background, she explores Fiji's...
Murder Off the Books by Tamara Berry
Readers who enjoyed the humor in Tamara Berry's first two By the Book mysteries will not be disappointed in the latest. Murder Off the Books has the same quirky cast and humor. Thriller writer Tess Harrow fictionalized murders in Winthrop, Washington in her last...
Winners and a Cozy Mystery Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Emma K. from Seattle, WA won Midsummer Mysteries. Susan D. from East Bridgewater, MA will receive Murder By Matchlight. The books are going out in the mail today. How about a cozy mystery giveaway this week? Death by...
What Are You reading?
It's Thursday! Nice warm weather here. I get to talk to all of you about what you've been reading and doing. And, on the first Thursday of the month, I talk about forthcoming books with other librarians and publishers' reps. We do that on Twitter, and I love it. The...
July Treasures in My Closet
Summer will be half over when these books start to come out. I'll admit, my personal choices from the July Treasures in My Closet are limited. You might find fewer titles annotated than on the list below. Don't forget to check it out. And, let us know what you're...