The Maid by Nita Prose

January 03, 2022

While Nita Prose’s debut novel, The Maid, is a mystery, it’s also a character study of a young woman. That’s where it shines, in the personality of Molly Gray, the narrator. She’s a maid, “a nobody”. And, no one ever listens or sees...

Murder on “B” Deck by Vincent Starrett

January 02, 2022

Murder on “B” Deck was Vincent Starrett’s first mystery novel. While his best known book was The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, according to Starrett expert Ray Betzner, Murder on “B” Deck was his first mystery, and the one that...

February Treasures in My Closet

January 01, 2022

Here it is, the first of January, and I”m already rushing the year along by talking about February book releases. It’s an occupational hazard. Librarians are always looking ahead for future releases. So, let’s talk about the new books coming soon. In...

What Are You Reading?

December 30, 2021

It’s our last “What Are You Reading? of the year, so I’m curious as to how you’re rounding out 2021. What are the final books you’re reading or listening to this year? I’m working on my February Treasures in My Closet post for...

Favorite Books of 2021

December 29, 2021

I always provide a reminder, these are my favorite books of 2021. For some reason, three of the books involve bookshops. This isn’t a Best Books list, just the ones I enjoyed and remember over the course of the year. I try to limit it to ten books, so I know...