Reviews + Articles
Have You Heard?
I published this news on Poisoned Pen's blog, but when the publicity department for Berkley Prime Crime contacted me, I realized I never put it on my blog. And, it should be here because I'm so pleased for Kate Carlisle. Here's the press release that was sent out....
Give Me an M Giveaway
It's the first giveaway of 2017! And, I have two books to give away written by authors whose names begin with M. Let's start with the book that's being given away by the publicist. You all know how much I love NYC, so I should probably enter this one. (smile) The...
City Trails – Paris
Here's my biggest complaint about this book from Lonely Planet. Look at that book cover. And, the spine looks the same. Why would you call that City Trails - Paris, instead of Paris - City Trails? It's just wrong. Maybe I've been hanging around Kaye Wilkinson...
What Are You Reading?
It's Wednesday. That means it's a good day to ask you what you're reading. You already know I'm a nerd. I'm reading a book called Reviews Are In: Read, Write, and Expand Your Career by Henrietta Verma. It's addressed to librarians, and says why librarians...
An Unsettling Crime for Samuel Craddock by Terry Shames
Terry Shames' Samuel Craddock mysteries are always thought-provoking views of our society. But, none of them have been as timely or challenging as the latest story, An Unsettling Crime for Samuel Craddock. Shames takes us back to the beginning of Craddock's...
February Treasures in My Closet – Part 2
I hope you found a book or two that appeals to you, in Part 1, or today, in Part 2 of Treasures in My Closet. I'll kick it off today with Sarah Jin's Always. Kailey Crane has a great job as a writer for Seattle's Herald, and is now engaged to Ryan, who is...