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Happy New Year!
It's New Year's Eve, a day I use for reflection rather than New Year's Day itself. It's time to look back at another year. It was another difficult year for many people, as we all tried to stay safe, but still tried to reach out to family and friends. It isn't easy...
What Are You Reading?
It's our last "What Are You Reading? of the year, so I'm curious as to how you're rounding out 2021. What are the final books you're reading or listening to this year? I'm working on my February Treasures in My Closet post for January 1, and I'm reading one of the...
Favorite Books of 2021
I always provide a reminder, these are my favorite books of 2021. For some reason, three of the books involve bookshops. This isn't a Best Books list, just the ones I enjoyed and remember over the course of the year. I try to limit it to ten books, so I know there...
The Mysterious Bookshop Presents The Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021
Before I present my own list of favorite books of the year, it seems appropriate to discuss The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021, edited by Lee Child. There are authors you'll recognize; James Lee Burke, Sue Grafton, Stephen...
All About Me! by Mel Brooks
While Mel Brooks' memoir is entitled All About Me!, it's the subtitle, "My Remarkable Life in Show Business" that actually captures the book. Brooks does not come across as an egotistical person focusing on himself. He appears to be a generous man who credits other...
Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
One last Christmas book because I've always meant to read Hogfather at Christmastime. But, how do I explain Terry Pratchett's sense of humor, philosophy, and even the plot and characters of this book to someone who hasn't entered Pratchett's Discworld at least...