Reviews + Articles
Past Crimes by Glen Erik Hamilton
I haven't read the other novels nominated for the 2016 Edgar Award for Best First Novel, but I can see why Glen Erik Hamilton's Past Crimes was nominated. It's a strong, fast-paced story with an intriguing hero, and a victim who is just as fascinating. Army...
Where We Belong by Hoda Kotb
Hoda Kotb, with co-author Jane Lorenzini, took a look at several people who found their true calling in life. The resulting book,Where We Belong: Journeys That Show Us the Way, also includes short articles about a couple celebrities who took unusual paths in life....
Winners and a Ghostly Mysteries Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Kathleen C. from Stockton, CA won Julia Buckley's The Big Chili. And, Elaine R. from Jamesville, NC will receive Ellen Byron's Plantation Shudders. The books will go out in the mail today. This week, I'm giving...
What are You Reading?
Technically, I should have finished a book to review today, but I spent time on the phone the last couple nights talking family genealogy with my mom and sisters. So, I didn't finish either of the books I'm reading. I'm reading Past Crimes by Glen Erik...
Helene Gremillon, Author Interview
This was a little different. I'm not a big fan of interviews when I don't know who the interviewer is. However, since I don't speak or write French to ask questions of Helene Gremillon, I thought it would be interesting to publish the interview with the author of...
Coffee Table Books
Today, my subject is coffee table books. But, not just any coffee table books. I don't bring home a lot of them, but two of them caught my attention at the library because I always loved their subjects. And, the third book is about one of my passions, Broadway. I...