Reviews + Articles
Interviewing Anne Cleeland
I discovered Anne Cleeland's books at the end of last year, and her Acton and Doyle mysteries totally hooked me. As I said when I gave away a set of them, they're not for everyone. They're sexy and obsessive, and I'll admit I'm obsessed with the books themselves. I...
News of the World by Paulette Jiles
Long before Paulette Jiles' News of the World was nominated for the National Book Award, I agreed to participate in the book tour for the novel. It's a small book, only 224 pages, but it's a powerful story with sections that will remind readers of today's political...
Good Taste by Jane Green
If you recognize Jane Green's name, it's probably as the author of novels such as Falling and Summer Secrets. Now, the busy wife and mother of five children turns her hand to a cookbook, Good Taste: Simple, Delicious Recipes for Family and Friends. Accompanied by...
The Moth Catcher by Ann Cleeves
If you're the type of reader who appreciates Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope's style, the "challenge of labyrinthine investigation", you might want to check out Ann Cleeves' latest police procedural, The Moth Catcher. The story is intricately plotted,...
Ann Cleeves’ The Moth Catcher Giveaway
My trip to Ireland put everything on my blog a little off schedule, including the contests. And, next week is jammed with book reviews and interviews. I haven't even had a chance to share the photos from Ireland yet! But, I do have a terrific giveaway. This week,...
Elle Wild, Guest Author
"As winter closes in and the roads snow over in Dawson City, Yukon, newly arrived journalist Jo Silver investigates the dubious suicide of a local politician and quickly discovers that not everything in the sleepy tourist town is what it seems. Before long, law...