Meow If It’s Murder by T.C. LoTempio

March 23, 2015

Cold cases, cats, and food. T.C. LoTempio hit my interests with the first in her Nick and Nora series, Meow If It’s Murder. She brings together a cast of interesting characters, a hint of future romance, and a complex mystery. But, my favorite cast members...

What Are You Reading?

March 22, 2015

I know you’re disappointed. Today is the day that my monthly book chat should appear featuring mysteries from Penguin’s Berkley Prime Crime and Obsidian, and Jinx. But, Penguin changed warehouses last month, and it doesn’t seem as if their mailing...

The Bookseller by Cynthia Swanson

March 21, 2015

Cynthia Swanson’s novel, The Bookseller, is a remarkable debut. The unusual story takes readers back to the early 1960s in a story that can’t be called time travel. Dream travel sounds too gimmicky, which this story is not. At times, it reminded me of...

Winners and English Murder Giveaway

March 20, 2015

Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Austin C. from Evansville, IN and Julia H. from Excelsior, MN won the copies of Charlaine Harris’ Midnight Crossroad. The publicist will be sending out the books. This week, I’m giving away two mysteries...

Michael Lister, Guest Author

March 19, 2015

Over the years, I’ve read several of Michael Lister’s John Jordan mysteries. It’s good to see that he’s finally getting some recognition. Publisher’s Weekly recently gave his latest book, Innocent Blood, a starred review....

Who Do You Trust?

March 18, 2015

I watched a webinar yesterday, and it led to a question. So, I’m doing a survey here, and I’ll answer it as well. Who do you trust for book recommendations? Quick, without thinking. What are your top three sources for book recommendations? ***** Here are...