Reviews + Articles
Winners and an L.A. Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Julia H. from Excelsior, MN won the copy of Turn to Stone, and Sharon B. from Albuquerque, NM will receive Auntie Poldi and the Handsome Antonio. The books are going out in the mail on Saturday.Andy Weinberger's...
What Are You Reading?
First, how are you doing? Politics, work, Covid, fires, too many tropical storms. I know it's all becoming too much for some of us. I also know you're doing the best you can. We all are. We're not superhuman, no matter how much we try.We may only bring it up on...
Next to Last Stand by Craig Johnson
I have a difficult time with a review when I am passionate about a book. What more do I say other than, I love this book? I always have a tough time reviewing Louise Penny's books. I do love Craig Johnson's latest Walt Longmire book, but it is such a remarkable,...
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
"Killing someone is easy. hiding the body, now, that's usually the hard part." It's even harder to keep that killing a secret when The Thursday Murder Club takes an interest. In his funny, sometimes poignant debut mystery, Richard Osman introduces a savvy...
Wild City by Thomas Hynes
You know how many virtual book and author events there are right now. I never would have discovered Thomas Hynes' Wild City if I hadn't watched an event put on by the library marketing team, Library Love Fest from HarperCollins. The book is subtitled "A Brief...