Murder by Lamplight by Patrice McDonough

February 20, 2024

I love the discovery of a debut novel. Patrice McDonough’s Murder by Lamplight is a fast-paced, fascinating historical mystery set in Victorian England in 1866. It features two protagonists who have been through rough times. Despite their differences,...

The Last Word by Gerri Lewis

February 19, 2024

I love the debut of a new mystery series, with new characters and new possibilities. An obituary writer as the amateur sleuth is new, at least for me. I sighed while reading about Winter Snow in Gerri Lewis’ The Last Word. However, her Too Stupid To Live...

Murder at an Irish Chipper by Carlene O’Connor

February 18, 2024

Carlene O’Connor specializes in interesting characters in her tenth Irish Village Mystery, Murder at an Irish Chipper. (A chipper is a shop that sells fish and chips.) Siobhan O’Sullivan’s entire family is included in that cast of interesting...

The Holy Terrors by Simon R. Green

February 17, 2024

British author Simon R. Green launches a Holy Terrors mystery series with the first book, The Holy Terrors. Expect a little humor, wordplay, the paranormal, and death with any new book by Green. It’s an unusual group of six that gather at Stonehaven town hall,...

What Are You Reading?

February 15, 2024

I hope you’re all okay with the Nor’easter that hit the East Coast this week. I’m sure Jeff and Jackie are happy they’re in Florida, and missing the weather in New York City. I’m just grateful our weather has been in the 40s. I hope...

Mark Baker’s Favorites of 2023

February 14, 2024

Mark Baker’s list of favorite books rounds out our lists for this year. Thank you to everyone who has contributed. I hope you all found a book or two on the Wednesday lists of favorites. I know I’ve enjoyed seeing books I might not have read, as well as...