Misery Hates Company by Elizabeth Hobbs

November 09, 2024

A modern “New Woman”, Miss Marigold Manners cleans up a house, a family, and two murders in Elizabeth Hobbs’ historical mystery, Misery Hates Company. In 1894, after the death of both her parents due to influenza, Miss Marigold Manners learns they...

Catching My Breath

October 27, 2024

I have a full schedule of books and book reviews for you this week, including a small Treasures in My Closet (not many December releases). But, every time I’m with my family, I just need some time to regroup since I don’t read when I’m with them. I...

Maryland Trip

October 26, 2024

Well, on Wednesday, I was supposed to be making a trip to Maryland with my Mom and two sisters, where we were going to take a trip on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. That didn’t happen. There were mechanical issues with the train, and we found out the trip...

Good Morning

October 20, 2024

It is a good morning here. I’m visiting my Mom, and enjoying our time together. Reading a lot. That doesn’t help you or my blog right now, but in a few months, it will. Enjoy your weekend!

Winners and No Contest

October 18, 2024

Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Donna S. from Milford, CT won Death at the Sanatorium. The Dark Wives will go to Lynn T. from Madison, WI. The books will go out in the mail on Saturday. There won’t be any contest for the next couple weeks...

No Treasures Today

October 01, 2024

I know this is the day you normally expect Treasures in My Closet for the November books. I’m sorry. I’m just not feeling it right now. I spent the weekend with family, but, like many of you, I spent time worrying about family and friends in North Carolina...