Reviews + Articles

Mrs. Morris and the Ghost of Christmas Past by Traci Wilton

I don't really know what more I wanted from this series. One of the blog readers said they were dissatisfied with Traci Wilton's latest mystery, Mrs. Morris and the Ghost of Christmas Past. I have to say, I agree. And, as much as I like the premise of a ghost...

Recap – The Lady Most Willing by Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, & Connie Brockway

I could have rushed through a short story so I had something to post today. As of this afternoon, I'm off until Dec. 28, so I can actually read for myself. Instead, I decided to go back to a book I loved that is set in December. The Lady Most Willing will not be on...

Have You Heard? Donna Andrews’ Some Like It Hawk

It's not easy getting through two historical mysteries for review. They're slower reads than many of the other mysteries I review. So, I'm happy Sandie Herron could step in while I finish this month's responsibilities to Library Journal. Sandie's review is of the...

Steal Away by V.M. Burns

In referring to the first RJ Franklin mystery by V.M. Burns, Travellin' Shoes, Kellye Garrett said "Burns flawlessly mixes the best elements of both cozy mystery and police procedural." She's right. I've read all three books in this series, and that's a perfect...

The Food & Books of Scotland

Many of us talk with Rosemary Kaye every week here on the blog, but I didn't have a good introduction to post last time she wrote for us. Today, she's written a fascinating piece about the food and related books of Scotland. So, I wanted to share the introduction...

Have You Heard? – Shirley Rousseau Murphy’s Cat Shout for Joy

Thank you, again, to Sandie Herron, who stepped in this week with a couple of reviews. This one is of an audiobook, so it falls under Have You Heard? Cat Shout for Joy Written by Shirley Rousseau Murphy Narrated by Susan Boyce Series: Joe Grey mystery #19...