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What Are You Reading?

I don't know about where you live, but we've had gorgeous weather for the last week or so - low humidity, temperatures in the 60s or 70s in the morning, and low 80s by evening. Just gorgeous. Able to turn off the air conditioning, and open the house. And, today, I'm...

Have You Heard? Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa kay Adams

I have several reasons for using Sandie Herron's review of the audiobook, Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams. I'm on deadline this week, and I always can use a filler or two. And, Adams' new book in the Bromance series, A Very Merry Bromance, will be out...

Die Around Sundown by Mark Pryor

Mark Pryor, author of the Hugo Marston mysteries, kicks off a new series set in occupied Paris with Die Around Sundown. Those of us who are Americans seldom think about the people who lived through or fought in the Great War against the Germans, and then had to face...

Sparring Partners by John Grisham

I can't tell you how long it has been since I read one of John Grisham's books, but when I realized Sparring Partners contains three novellas, I put myself on the waiting list at the library. I'm a fan of a good collection, whether it's novellas or short stories. And,...

James Patterson: The Stories of My Life by James Patterson

If you are a reader, you've heard of James Patterson, even if you've never read one of his books. And, I have to say, as much as librarians joke that he has a new book out every week, we also appreciate everything he does for reading, all the authors he has...

Flying solo by Linda Holmes

I never read Linda Holmes' debut novel, Evvie Drake Starts Over. Now, after reading Flying Solo, I may have to go back and read the earlier book. The characters are so likable, and the friendships so solid in Flying Solo. I loved the quietness of the book, an...