The Rise by Ian Rankin

November 03, 2023

Before I discuss Ian Rankin’s The Rise, I have to point out this was an Amazon Original Story, so it’s only available as a Kindle download or an Audiobook. It’s short, just 86 pages, and worth the hour or hour and a half it takes to read it....

December Treasures in My Closet

November 01, 2023

I’m sure the current “Treasures in My Closet” posts are disappointments to all of you. There are not too many publishers who have followed through in sending me books now that I’ve moved. I have heard that books are still being delivered to my...

Kevin’s Corner Annex – No Accident by Steven F. Havill

October 29, 2023

Kevin Tipple and I are both fans of Steven F. Havill’s Posadas County mysteries. I’ll admit, I preferred the earlier ones in the series. That often happens. No Accident is the 25th in the series. Thank you, Kevin, for another review with no spoilers. No...

Musical Theatre for Dummies by Seth Rudetsky

October 21, 2023

I pre-ordered Seth Rudetsky’s Musical Theatre for Dummies, so I’ve had it since it first came out in March. Soon after that, I mentioned it on a Thursday for “What Are You Reading?” But, I’ve read it in bits and pieces, and Margie...

Kevin’s Corner Annex – The Shamus Sampler

October 04, 2023

I have five books to read for Library Journal’s Day of Dialog for a panel I’m moderating, and my questions need to be in my October 17. I also have five more books to read for reviews by October 20. Although I have some reviews coming up, they won’t...

November Treasures in My Closet

October 01, 2023

By November, I’ll be feeling settled and at home. In the meantime, I have some November book releases to share with you. Since the list isn’t long because of the move, please share the November titles you’re anticipating! I’m read all but four...