Reviews + Articles
January Treasures in My Closet
"The Vault of Knowledge and Treats" is a little different this month. Because I'm getting it ready a little early, there might be books that arrive that I need to add. To do that, I'll just put them on the extended list because it's not easy to go back and insert...
Have You Heard? Windigo Island by William Kent Krueger
Actually, I thought I'd have a review for you today because I'm sailing through a book. But, I had something more important to do last night. I had phone calls from a couple friends that I hadn't talked with in a while. I don't talk on the phone much, and, as a...
Christmas by the Book by Anne Marie Ryan
When you pull out your favorite Christmas books for rereading this year, I hope you'll consider sampling a new title as well. Anne Marie Ryan's Christmas by the Book is for those of us who love books, independent bookstores, and the spirit of Christmas. I don't...
The Man Who Didn’t Fly by Margot Bennett
I mentioned Margot Bennett's mystery, The Man Who Didn't Fly, just the other day. Part of the British Library Crime Classics series, Martin Edwards wrote the introduction. I have to admit I found the introduction more interesting than most of the story. I can...
Have You Heard? The Break-Up Book Club by Wendy Wax
Sandie Herron made me feel good when she said she picked up Wendy Wax' novel, The Break-Up Book Club, because of my earlier review of the book. It makes a difference, though, when you listen to an audiobook. One thing Sandie liked about the audio was listening to...
What Are You Reading?
Before we jump into today's post, I just want to congratulate the last contest winners of the year. Virginia D. from Tempe, AZ won Observations By Gaslight, and Tom M. from Laurel, MD won The Return of the Pharaoh. I mailed the books on Wednesday. I hope you all...