Reviews + Articles
Kevin’s Corner Annex – Dark Yonder: Issue 1
Kevin Tipple recently picked an interesting publication to review. Issue 1 of DARK YONDER is "a new literary journal that’s pushing the boundaries of neo noir. Issue 1 includes a killer cocktail recipe, commentary by editors and crime fiction authors Eryk Pruitt and...
Anthony Nominees 2023
Yesterday, Bouchercon announced the nominees for the 2023 Anthony Awards. The winners will be chosen by the attendees of Bouchercon in San Diego, Aug. 30 to Sept. 3. (tre you more interested in these awards than the Edgars?) Best Hardcover Like a Sister by Kellye...
No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
Sometimes, it's hard to describe a book without spoilers. Erica Bauermeister's latest novel, No Two Persons, is one of those books. She says the title comes from a quote. "No two persons ever read the same book, or saw the same picture", from The Writings of Madame...
A Personal Note
I had such kind comments when I mentioned I'm retiring, and looking for a place to live in the Columbus, Ohio area, but I also had questions. I want to reassure you. I've been working in libraries since I was sixteen. For most of those years, it was a joy. And, I...
Kevin’s Corner Annex – Everybody Knows by Jordan Harper
Maybe everybody didn't know, but Kevin Tipple knew I was out of town for most of this last week. So, his timing was perfect when he sent a review to include here. He's going to discuss Everybody Knows by Jordan Harper. Thank you, Kevin! Mae Pruett lives in Los Angeles...
Winners & Give Me a “C” Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Glen D. from Yuba City, CA won Ozark Dogs. Ann H. from Pocatello, ID will receive Hard Rain. I'm putting the books in the mail on Saturday. This week, it's a Give Me a "C" giveaway. Alafair Burke was writing with...