Reviews + Articles
November Treasures in My Closet
There are some terrific authors releasing books in November, beginning with the first on the list. Let me know which books you're anticipating. Bestselling author Mitch Albom brings us his latest novel, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. Frankie Presto was a...
Mycroft Holmes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse
Together with Anna Waterhouse, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar relates a story of Sherlock Holmes' older brother, telling of his first adventure when he was only twenty-three. Mycroft Holmes is an intricately plotted, dramatic account. And, it's marvelous, with the...
What Are You Reading?
It's been a couple weeks since we've discussed your reading. What are you reading today? I'm halfway through Mycroft Holmes, a terrific debut novel by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse. The authors send Sherlock Holmes' older brother to Trinidad. It's a...
Dead with the Wind by Miranda James
Some amateur sleuths seem out-of-place and awkward when they leave their home environments. Not so with Miranda James' octogenarian Ducote sisters, An'gel and Dickce. The two Southern grandes dames are perfectly at home on a plantation in Louisiana. And, they're...
Knot the Usual Suspects by Molly MacRae
Molly MacRae's latest mystery, Knot the Usual Suspects, takes fabric to a whole new level. If murder wasn't involved, the scheme that came out of the Weaver's Cat would be funny. And, it's still a charming linchpin for the story. Blue Plum, Tennessee, is all set...
Book Chat – October Mystery Releases from Penguin’s Berkley Prime Crime & Obsidian
For those of you who don't want to listen to or watch the entire book chat, here's the lengthy list of October releases. (Sorry, no Jinx this month. He was off harassing Nikki instead.) Murder, Plainly Read - Isabella Alan - 4th Amish Quilt Shop Mystery Floral...