First Half Favorites for 2016

June 30, 2016

My lists of favorite books never have anything to do with anyone else’s “Best of” lists. They always represent my favorites of the books I’ve read, not the “Best” books published during a year. And, anyone who follows my blog knows...

Winners and Deadly Women

June 29, 2016

Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. War Hawk will go to Lynn L. from Rio Linda, CA. Allison Brennan’s Poisonous will go to Lisa W. from Rochester, IN. I’ll send the books tomorrow. Deadly women characters or deadly women authors? Sophie...

The Woman in the Photo by Mary Hogan

June 28, 2016

Elizabeth Haberlin is one of the most refreshing characters I’ve read about in a novel in quite some time. She’s a strong-willed, determined young woman who brings Mary Hogan’s entire novel, The Woman in the Photo, into focus. And, her story...

July’s Cozy Mystery Book Chat

June 27, 2016

I’m sorry if this video is a little dark. Sometimes, I just can’t get the lighting right, depending on the time of day, and the weather. One light makes the book covers look washed out. Without light, a little dark. But, Jinx is present through most of the...

Books of a Feather by Kate Carlisle

June 26, 2016

I’m not sure which is my favorite Bibliophile mystery, but it just might be Books of a Feather by Kate Carlisle. Maybe it was the combination of all the bird books and an Audubon exhibit, along with Brooklyn Wainwright’s happiness. Whatever it is, I really...

A Good Month for Murder by Del Quentin Wilber

June 25, 2016

Sometimes narrative nonfiction can be as compelling as a good novel. Del Quentin Wilber’s book, A Good Month for Murder, is an excellent example. The award-winning reporter spent months with the Prince George’s County, Maryland, Homicide Squad, and then...