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Favorites of 2019
Halfway through 2019. Hard to believe, isn't it? Jen Forbus once asked me to pick my favorite books from the first half of the year. I'll admit, I'm on an odd schedule, currently reading some September and October releases. And, I've read some August books that...
Under the Cold Bright Lights by Garry Disher
If you haven't yet discovered Australian author Garry Disher, now's your chance. The winner of the Ned Kelly Lifetime Achievement Award has a new standalone crime novel, Under the Cold Bright Lights. Once you read it, you'll understand why he deserves the...
Winners and Off to the City Mysteries
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Lynn T. from Oregon, IL won The Island. Such a Perfect Wife will go to Lynn L. of McClellan, CA. The books are going out in the mail today. This week, you have choices. You can head off to Buenos Aires or...
What Are You Reading?
It's Thursday! It's time to talk about what we're reading. But, before we do, I wanted to tell you that I raved about all of you on Tuesday. I was teaching a Readers' Advisory class to a small group of new staff members. When I give them a list of tools, I always...
Live and Let Chai by Bree Baker
I'm a little late in reviewing Bree Baker's first book in the Seaside Cafe mystery series, but I do already have the next two, including the September release. And, I enjoyed the characters so much, I will be moving on with the books that follow Live and Let...
Have You Heard? Juliet Blackwell’s Magical Match
Today is release date for Juliet Blackwell's tenth Witchcraft Mystery, Bewitched and Betrothed. I just received a copy and haven't had a chance to read it yet, but I'm looking forward to it. In the meantime, Sandie Herron has a teaser, the review of the audiobook...