Read Herring Hunt by V. M. Burns

March 04, 2019

The second Mystery Bookshop mystery by V.M. Burns, Read Herring Hunt, was as delightful as the first. Yes, it’s not difficult to spot the killer in these books. But, Burns’ combination of a current mystery, and the text of a historical cozy is an unusual...

The Plot is Murder by V.M. Burns

February 27, 2019

I’m reading the second is V.M. Burns’ Mystery Bookshop series, Read Herring Hunt. The third book is out, and I realized I never even posted my review of the first book. I was impressed with The Plot is Murder. Mystery readers, like me, who want to...

Winners and a Cozy Britain Giveaway

February 22, 2019

Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Carl S. from Lukeville, AZ won Below the Tree Line. Fiona W. of Auburn, WA will receive The Secluded Village Murders. The books will go out today. This week, I’m giving away mysteries set in Great Britain....

Grand Slam Murders by R.J. Lee

February 05, 2019

Let me emphasize you do not need to know anything about bridge to read R.J. Lee’s debut cozy mystery, Grand Slam Murders. I’ve never played bridge, and I know nothing about it, but the entertaining Southern characters will bring me back for the...

Sandie’s Corner – Dead as a Door Knocker by Diane Kelly

January 27, 2019

I’m a little too close to the book I just finished, so I was happy to find Sandie Herron’s review in my email. Perfect timing for a “Sandie’s Corner” post. It gives me time to think about my book before writing my review. Diane...