Reviews + Articles
The Bookseller by Cynthia Swanson
Cynthia Swanson's novel, The Bookseller, is a remarkable debut. The unusual story takes readers back to the early 1960s in a story that can't be called time travel. Dream travel sounds too gimmicky, which this story is not. At times, it reminded me of It's a...
Winners and English Murder Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Austin C. from Evansville, IN and Julia H. from Excelsior, MN won the copies of Charlaine Harris' Midnight Crossroad. The publicist will be sending out the books. This week, I'm giving away two mysteries set in...
Michael Lister, Guest Author
Over the years, I've read several of Michael Lister's John Jordan mysteries. It's good to see that he's finally getting some recognition. Publisher's Weekly recently gave his latest book, Innocent Blood, a starred review. They're also doing a piece on the...
Who Do You Trust?
I watched a webinar yesterday, and it led to a question. So, I'm doing a survey here, and I'll answer it as well. Who do you trust for book recommendations? Quick, without thinking. What are your top three sources for book recommendations? ***** Here are the three...
The Phantom of the Opera
My friend, Donna, and I went to St.Louis this weekend to see the new production of The Phantom of Donna Seaton the Opera. We were planning to drive over and back on Sunday, but her husband picked up the tab for a hotel. We joked he wanted her out of the house so he...
Phantom Weekend
I'm heading to St. Louis today to see Phantom of the Opera at the Fox Theatre. That means travel time on Saturday (no computer), the show on Sunday, and no computer. It also means no reading time, really, until Sunday or Monday evening. So, as much as I enjoy...