The Secrets of Love Story Bridge by Phaedra Patrick

April 28, 2020

It’s release day for Phaedra Patrick’s latest novel. The author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper now brings us The Secrets of Love Story Bridge. It’s the heartwarming story of a broken man who has been struggling with guilt and grief for three...

Distractions

April 27, 2020

How are you doing this week? Speak up, and if you need some emotional support, let us know. I’m here, and I’m always willing to listen. Take care of yourself. What worked for you as distractions this week? Celtic music, Broadway & ice cream!...

Death of an American Beauty by Mariah Fredericks

April 26, 2020

Mariah Fredericks’ mysteries featuring lady’s maid Jane Prescott are rich in the cultural issues of New York during 1910-1913. At the same time, they’re engrossing mysteries with an observant young woman familiar with several social classes....

Have You Heard? Tess Gerritsen’s The Shape of Night

April 25, 2020

I’m sorry. I was too busy to finish a book for today. That’s one reason I’m happy Sandie Herron sent this review of an audiobook, Tess Gerritsen’s The Shape of Night. Thank you, Sandie. The Shape of Night         ...

Sheila Connolly, RIP

April 24, 2020

Sheila Connolly died on April 20 in her beloved Ireland, where she moved last year. I’ve reviewed all kinds of her books here on the blog, beginning with One Bad Apple back in 2008. She wrote the Orchard mysteries, the Museum mysteries. the County Cork ones, the...

What Are You Reading?

April 23, 2020

First, how are you doing? That’s the most important question. Right now, What Are You Reading? isn’t quite as important, but, if you’re able to read, I’m always interested. I just finished a June release for Library Journal, so you won’t...