Reviews + Articles
Family Trees
Blame my mother. She and my sister went to a genealogy workshop yesterday, and, once again, when I talked to Mom, I got caught up in going through our family tree. We have genealogy going back forever on my mom's side, from all of her family. My paternal...
I Need a Lifeguard Everywhere but the Pool by Lisa Scottoline & Francesca Serritella
Okay, I tried it. I love the collected essays by Lisa Scottoline and her daughter, Francesca Serritella. They make me laugh, occasionally cry. But, they're always excellent glimpses at contemporary life. I have a friend who listens to the audio books, which are...
Have You Heard? – Keeper of the Castle by Juliet Blackwell
Today, Sandie Herron reviews one of Juliet Blackwell's Haunted Home Renovation mysteries. Check out Keeper of the Castle. KEEPER OF THE CASTLE Haunted Home Renovation Mystery series #5 Written by Juliet Blackwell, Narrated by Xe Sands Unabridged audiobook Listening...
Have You Heard? – Cat Shining Bright by Shirley Rousseau Murphy
Actually, this is a book review today, not a review of an audio. But, Sandie Herron reviewed Shirley Rousseau Murphy's latest mystery, Cat Shining Bright, so it falls under "Have You Heard?" Check out Sandie's review. Cat Shining Bright Written by Shirley Rousseau...
Winners & A Law Enforcement Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Sue F. from Crosslake, MN won Death on Nantucket. Andi D. from Phoenix, AZ will receive Shiver Hitch. The books are going out today. This week, I'm giving away two ARCs featuring law enforcement. Claire Booth...
What Are You Reading?
I'm deep into this month's reading for Library Journal, reading mysteries that come out October through December. Even so, I'm reading chapters of Martin Edwards' The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books. It's fascinating history, and I'm making a list of books...