December 2016 Cozy Mysteries from Berkley Publishing

November 27, 2016

This month’s book chat only features seven cozy mysteries from Berkley Publishing, but Jinx stopped by! Here are the titles featured this month. Dead, Bath, and Beyond by Lorraine Bartlett with Laurie Cass (4th Victoria Square mystery) Egg Drop Dead by Laura...

The Dark Side of the Road by Simon R. Green

November 26, 2016

Simon R. Green’s homage to Agatha Christie’s mysteries isn’t like any other tribute I’ve ever read. But, then, Green’s urban fantasies are twisted and a little gruesome, and wonderful. Welcome to Ishmael Jones’ world in the first...

Winners and Cozy Mystery Giveaway

November 25, 2016

Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. David Rosenfelt’s The Twelve Dogs of Christmas will go to Jacqueline F. from Chicago, IL. Jennifer M. of Oakland, CA won Snowfall on Haven Point. The books will go out in the mail today. This week, I’m...

Happy Thanksgiving.

November 23, 2016

I’m going to send you all my Thanksgiving wishes today, and take tomorrow off. I’m grateful for all of you who read with me, share your books and your reading, and love books. Thank you for sticking with me when I’ve been busy, attending conferences,...

What Are You Reading?

November 22, 2016

If you read yesterday’s comments, you saw this coming. Jeff mentioned that I haven’t featured “What Are You Reading” lately. It’s an easy post, but I like to have time to see what you’re all reading. And, when I’m out of town,...

Just Killing Time by Julianne Holmes

November 21, 2016

I may not always get around to reading a book the month I receive it, or, in this case, even the year I receive it. But, my sister picked a mystery out of my TBR pile last weekend, and, on her recommendation, I read it. She was right. Julianne Holmes’ first...