Reviews + Articles

Book Chat – Berkley October Paperbacks

Well, Jinx wasn't much help this month. I guess working on the book chat in the afternoon isn't his time of day. He does have a cameo at the end, but you can tell he's not as interested in the books this month as he usually is. He's missing a good selection. Here...

Winner and Bouchercon Author Giveaway

Because I was at Bouchercon last Friday, I only gave away a book that the publisher would send, Robert B. Parker's Debt to Pay by Reed Farrel Coleman. It's going to Kevin T. from Plano, Texas. This week, I'm giving away two books by authors I ran into at...

The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan – blog tour

Well, we all know I jumped the gun when I reviewed Jenny Colgan's The Bookshop on the Corner. I fell in love with this book. I've already shared my own copy with two friends. Since I enjoyed it so much, and was already committed to the blog tour, I'm running the...

Have You Heard? – A Cast-Off Coven

A Cast-Off Coven Witchcraft series #2Written by Juliet Blackwell, Narrated by Xe Sands Unabridged Audiobook, Listening Length: 8 hours and 41 minutes Publisher: Tantor Audio, Audible.com Release Date: November 19, 2012 ASIN: B00A8PJD96 A CAST-OFF COVEN is...

Dr. Michael Whitehead, R.I.P.

Those of us in the mystery community know of Michael Whitehead as Louise Penny's husband, and the role model for her police inspector, Armand Gamache. But, in Canada, he's remembered for other reasons as well. Here's the link to the announcement on CBC News....

Have You Heard? – What’s a Ghoul to Do? by Victoria Laurie

What's a Ghoul to Do? Ghost Hunter Mystery #1 Written by Victoria Laurie, Narrated by Eileen Stevens Unabridged Audiobook, 9 hours 10 mins long Published January 5th 2010 by Audible Inc (first published April 3rd 2007) ASIN: B0032Z3L2Y Victoria...