Stella by Josh Dygert

April 20, 2022

Sometimes, I just stumble across a book that surprises me. I’d never heard of Josh Dygert, but his novella, Stella, is set in Indiana. It was short enough that I could read it this week after meeting my deadline. It’s poetic and atmospheric with the heat...

When the Corn is Waist High by Jeremy Scott

April 19, 2022

I picked up Jeremy Scott’s When the Corn is Waist High because it’s set in Indiana farm country. Honestly? It’s not very complimentary about the people, but it’s witty with a dry humor that I appreciate. It also has two big twists. I...

Pay Dirt Road by Samantha Jayne Allen

April 18, 2022

Samantha Jayne Allen’s mystery debut, Pay Dirt Road, was the winner of the 2019 Hillerman Prize. To me, that indicates a quality mystery set in the Southwest that captures the local atmosphere of the setting, just as Tony Hillerman’s books did. In this...

Have You Heard? Cleo Coyle’s Honey Roasted

April 16, 2022

While I’m working on next week’s review books for deadline, I snatched a review or two from friends. Cleo Coyle’s Honey Roasted is the nineteenth in the Coffeehouse Mystery series. Fortunately, Sandie Herron recently listened to it, and she’s...

What Are You Reading?

April 14, 2022

It’s Thursday, but before we talk books, we need to talk weather. Is everyone okay? Between unexpected snowstorms, tornadoes and thunderstorms, I just want to make sure you’re all safe. Take care of yourselves! I have to admit I’m reading a book I...

Kevin’s Corner Annex – John Sandford’s The Investigator

April 13, 2022

I’ve never before run a review of the same book twice in a week. But, John Sandford’s The Investigator was released yesterday, and Kevin Tipple had sent a review of the book. I ran my review on Monday, but it doesn’t hurt to offer a second viewpoint....