Reviews + Articles
What Are You Reading?
It’s our last “What Are You Reading? of the year, so I’m curious as to how you’re rounding out 2021. What are the final books you’re reading or listening to this year? I’m working on my February Treasures in My Closet post for...
Favorite Books of 2021
I always provide a reminder, these are my favorite books of 2021. For some reason, three of the books involve bookshops. This isn’t a Best Books list, just the ones I enjoyed and remember over the course of the year. I try to limit it to ten books, so I know...
The Mysterious Bookshop Presents The Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021
Before I present my own list of favorite books of the year, it seems appropriate to discuss The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021, edited by Lee Child. There are authors you’ll recognize; James Lee Burke, Sue Grafton,...
All About Me! by Mel Brooks
While Mel Brooks’ memoir is entitled All About Me!, it’s the subtitle, “My Remarkable Life in Show Business” that actually captures the book. Brooks does not come across as an egotistical person focusing on himself. He appears to be a...
Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
One last Christmas book because I’ve always meant to read Hogfather at Christmastime. But, how do I explain Terry Pratchett’s sense of humor, philosophy, and even the plot and characters of this book to someone who hasn’t entered Pratchett’s...
Christmas Thoughts
Christmas 2021 brings so many emotions, and the photo above expresses all of them. That’s my sister, Linda’s, dining room table. Is it waiting for guests? Christmas brings the excitement and joy of time with family and friends, gathering together....