The Hiding Place by Paula Munier

March 29, 2021

I don’t know the last time a mystery made me sob, but Paula Munier managed it with The Hiding Place. The third Mercy Carr mystery is a compelling, emotional story; emotional for both Mercy and the reader. Military veteran Mercy Carr had a falling out with...

Games Without Rules by Michael Gilbert

March 28, 2021

It almost seems ridiculous to discuss Michael Gilbert’s Games Without Rules. After I mentioned it on Thursday, we discussed Gilbert, his books, his characters. In fact, I’m going to do something I seldom do. I’m going to pass. However, I will say...

What Are You Reading?

March 25, 2021

Welcome to our Thursday book salon, where we all talk about what we’ve been reading or listening to for the past week. “Book salon”. Makes it sound impressive, doesn’t it? Actually, it’s just my favorite place to hang out and talk with...

2021 Audie Awards

March 24, 2021

Each year the Audio Publishers Association honors the best titles in audio publishing with the Audie Awards. The awards were announced this week. Congratulations to the authors of the books, as well as those involved in the production of the audiobooks. Here are the...

Murder by Page One by Olivia Matthews

March 23, 2021

It’s always fun to share release date by reviewing the first in a new series. And, Olivia Matthews’ Murder by Page One features a charming librarian from New York who is trying to adjust to Southern ways. She doesn’t really want to become comfortable...

First Ladies of the United States / National Portrait Gallery

March 22, 2021

The exhibit “Every Eye is Upon Me” is currently on display at the National Portrait Gallery, and will remain on exhibit through May 23. Senior historian, Gwendolyn Du Bois Shaw, curated the exhibit and the accompanying book of portraits. This temporary...