Kevin’s Corner Annex – Pitch Dark by Paul Doiron

July 07, 2024

If everything went right, I spent yesterday reading Louise Penny’s forthcoming book, The Grey Wolf. When I get an Advanced Reader’s Copy of her books, I give myself a day when I have nothing else on the agenda. I just settle in to read and absorb all of...

Murder Most Fowl by Bill Crider

July 06, 2024

There’s so much to love about Bill Crider’s Sheriff Dan Rhodes mysteries. Murder Most Fowl is the seventh in the series, and this one deals with cockfighting and emu rustling in Texas. Crider introduces one or two new subjects in each book. I had no idea...

What are You Reading?

July 04, 2024

Happy Independence Day! And, Happy Thursday! This is an unusual Thursday. We can all participate. Some of us will talk about “What Are You Reading?”, while others might chose to talk about your favorite books read so far this year. And, if you want to add...

The Best of Us by Joyce Maynard – Trigger Warning

July 03, 2024

I want to make sure several of you know Joyce Maynard’s memoir, The Best of Us, comes with a trigger warning. It’s about a tough battle with pancreatic cancer. I know cancer, and pancreatic cancer may be a rough subject for several of you. Don’t read...

Favorite Books, January to June 2024

July 02, 2024

Actually, that title, January to June, is a little deceiving. I didn’t read a book that should go on this list until April. And, I have read some fantastic books that come out in the second half of 2024, including one that’s released on July 9. But,...

August Treasures in My Closet

July 01, 2024

Well, some of the recent Treasures in My Closet haven’t had many books, but August looks like a terrific month for readers. I have fifteen books to share today, and I’ve read nine already. You probably have a list of titles to share, too. Let us know what...