Reviews + Articles
Black Hollywood by Carell Augustus
Do you ever wonder what book is the hottest title among the library staff in the back room where they get to see everything that comes into the public library? Right now, this is it, Black Hollywood: Reimaging Iconic Movie Moments by Carell Augustus. I just...
No Strangers Here by Carlene O’Connor
I like Carlene O’Connor’s Irish Village mysteries, a cozy series set in her imaginary town of Kilbane, County Cork, Ireland. But, she’s topped that entire series with the darker mystery set in Dingle in County Kerry. The atmosphere is perfect, and...
The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: A Memoir by Paul Newman
Paul Newman’s daughter, Clea, says that her father’s memoir, The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man is just a snapshot in time. His daughter, Melissa, says it’s part confessional, part self-analysis. From 1986 to 1991, he worked with his friend...
Vanishing Hour by Laura Griffin
The blurb for Laura Griffin’s Vanishing Hour calls it a romantic thriller. Yes, there is romance, but the emphasis in the book is on the investigations of cold cases. And, lawyer Ava Burch, her search-and-rescue dog, Huck, and Detective Grant Wycoff make a...
Swann’s War by Michael Oren
While some reviews mentioned that Jacqueline Winspear’s readers would like Michael Oren’s Swann’s War, I’d suggest if if readers enjoyed Jess Montgomery’s Kinship series. Both books feature women who took over police positions in the...
Winners and a British Mystery Giveaway
First, please pay attention to the deadline for this giveaway. I’m going to be out of town next Friday, so I’ll be running a contest then, but I won’t be mailing anything at the end of the week. The British Mystery Giveaway wilt end, Tuesday,...