Reviews + Articles

Kevin’s Corner Annex – Hidden in Smoke by Lee Goldberg

I'm working on finishing a book, Lee Goldberg's new Eve Ronin book, Fallen Star, honest! But, we all know my reviews will be scattered while I'm at Mom's. So, today, I'm sharing Kevin Tipple's review of an earlier Lee Goldberg novel, Hidden in Smoke. Thanks, Kevin!...

kevin’s Corner Annex – Framed in Death by J.D. Robb

I drove to Mom's yesterday, and my sister, Christie, was here to greet me when I arrived. She even brought molasses cookies! And, I brought her board books for her to read to her grandson. Naturally, I haven't finished a book, between packing, driving, and spending...

The Next Book Tasting

I missed the library's last Book Tasting because it was the same morning as Apple Butter Day. The next one is November 8, and it's on my calendar. We have four books to pick from. The librarians pick and read these, and we also talk about whatevrer book we want....

What Are You Reading?

It was a good week here. I hope you all had a pleasant week as well. Linda and I went to Apple Butter Day in Groveport on Saturday. It's a wonderful small hometown festival, with craft booths, food, a community chorus, and, of course, apple butter for sale. It's...

austenland by Shannon Hale

I needed a reread of Shannon Hale's romantic novel, Austenland. I read it years ago when I was watching the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth. But, I never was as obsessed as Jane Hayes. Only Jane's best friend knows she yearns to be loved as Mr....

Dying Cry by Margaret Mizushima

I think Dying Cry may be my favorite of Margaret Mizushima's ten books in her Timber Creek K-9 mystery series. We're past the ongoing issues in Mattie Walker's childhood. We've moved on to a police procedural involving Mattie's K-9 partner, Robo. Mattie, her...