December Treasures in My Closet

October 30, 2024

I only have six December releases to share with you! My editor at Library Journal agreed with me that December offers very little. I already read more January releases than this. If you have any titles to add, please do. Jess Armstrong’s second Ruby Vaugh...

What’s Happening – Flesh and Blood by David Mark

April 23, 2023

Well, here’s what’s happening in my reading life right now. For the last few years, I’ve moderated the Crime Fiction/Mystery panel for Library Journal’s Day of Dialog. I have to read the books, and have questions to the authors by Friday,...

Summer Mysteries (Thanks to Clea Simon)

May 22, 2019

I’m so happy that author Clea Simon misread an assignment from an editor. Because she already put all the work in, she offered us the list of summer mysteries. Perfect timing just before the holiday weekend. So, get ready to add to your TBR pile. There are quite...

Book Chat – October Cozy Mysteries from Berkley Prime Crime

September 30, 2017

This month’s book chat features six cozy mysteries with October release dates, and a cat. But, the surprise is that it’s Josh who showed up, not Jinx. I think Josh wanted to represent black cats for the October titles. Enjoy! The October releases are...

September Cozy Mysteries from Berkley

August 27, 2017

No Jinx this month. I’m sorry. He was on the table, and left before I started. Here’s the video, though. And, here are the five books I mentioned. Pudding Up with Murder – Julia Buckley (3rd Undercover Dish Mystery) Winter’s Child –...