Reviews + Articles
Jeff Meyerson’s Favorites of 2023
Jeff probably thought we'd never get around to his favorite books read in 2023. I'm happy, though, that a few of you contributed to the blog. Don't worry! I have something else in mind for you at the end of June, more group participation. In the meantime, Jeff sent...
At Any Cost by Jeffrey Siger
Once again, Jeffrey Siger taps into the world's politics in order to scare us to death. I'll admit, I find some of the metaverse discussions tedious in At Any Cost. My eyes glazed over. But, the ending was as fast-paced and engrossing as always. And, of course,...
Guilt Strikes at Granger’s Store by Terry Shames
I'm a big fan of Terry Shames' Samuel Craddock mysteries. In fact, that's a quote from me on the jacket of her latest book, Guilt Strikes at Granger's Store. It's from my review of Murder at the Jubilee Rally for Library Journal. "Suggest for fans of mysteries...
Why We Read by Shannon Reed
Sometimes, I just don't understand blurbs, although I'll admit the one from George Saunders did make me more interested in Shannon Reed's Why We Read. He said, "A hilarious and incisive exploration of the joys of reading." While I found the book interesting, the...
Last Night by Luanne Rice
Although you can read Luanne Rice's Last Night without reading the previous two novels featuring Conor Reid, it doesn't hurt to have read Last Day and The Shadow Box. All three books involve artists, murder, and the resulting fallout in families. It's actually a...
Shotgun Saturday Night by Bill Crider
When rereading an older series, a few things jumped out at me. I'll talk about them at the conclusion. But, the first thing is, Bill Crider's Sheriff Dan Rhodes mysteries are timeless, although Shotgun Saturday Night was written in 2013. The series hasn't lost its...