Reviews + Articles
What Are You Reading?
It's a day early for "What Are You Reading?", but people are more likely to stop in today than tomorrow. And, I'll direct people to today's post if they do come looking for it on Thanksgiving. I'm really between right now. I just finished two books for review, but...
Have You Heard? – Charlaine Harris’ Dead as a Doornail
I always appreciate it when Sandie Herron allows me to run one of her reviews of an audio book. Since I don't listen to them, it's an added feature for those of you who might be interested in listening rather than, or along with, reading a book. Thanks, Sandie, for...
Murder in the Manuscript Room by Con Lehane
Con Lehane brings back two of my favorite characters in his latest mystery, Murder in the Manuscript Room. Of course, I appreciate Raymond Ambler, the troubled librarian at the iconic 42nd Street Library. But, Brian McNulty, the shrewd bartender at the Library...
Promise Me, Dad by Joe Biden
Cancer is such a pernicious disease. There isn't one of us who hasn't been touched by it, or knows someone who has. Joe Biden's book, Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose, is the story of the year the Biden family stood with Beau Biden as he...
Picturing Christmas by Jason F. Wright and Sterling Wright
I'll admit most Christmas books are sweet, perhaps too sweet for many readers. Almost all Christmas novels have happy, satisfying endings. Picturing Christmas by Jason F. Wright and Sterling Wright is no exception. However, this is a book I would only...
Winners and More Christmas Mysteries Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. The Usual Santas will go to Rob R. of San Antonio, TX. Martha C. of Scottsdale, AZ will receive How the Finch Stole Christmas. The books are going out in the mail today. But, wait! I have more Christmas mysteries...