Pancakes in Paris By Craig Carlson

September 26, 2020

 While I enjoyed Craig Carlson’s memoir, Pancakes in Paris, I can only agree with his subtitle “Living the American Dream in France” if your idea of a dream is opening diners, dealing with French bureaucrats and laborers, and working yourself...

All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny

August 25, 2020

September 1 is release date for Louise Penny’s All the Devils Are Here, my favorite of all sixteen of the books in the Armand Gamache series. She’s had others that advanced the storyline, or brought a climatic resolution to long-brewing situations....

Paris is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay

July 28, 2020

There’s a recipe for a Jenn McKinlay romantic comedy. It’s one part laughter; one smaller part madcap physical comedy. Add one part charming romance. Stir in a large handful of idyllic setting (Ireland, Paris, and Tuscany all in one book). Add a dash of...

Carousels of Paris by Kaye Wilkinson Barley

March 22, 2020

I interviewed Kaye Wilkinson Barley when her book, Carousels of Paris, came out, but I haven’t had a chance to review it. Let’s talk about this unique book featuring the history and photographs of some of Paris’ beautiful carousels. Kaye Wilkinson...

Author Interview, Kaye Wilkinson Barley

March 08, 2020

I have several sisters of the heart, women I love who I can laugh with and travel with. Kaye Wilkinson Barley and I knew each other for years before we ever met. I always cheered on her rants at DorothyL. We finally met when we roomed together at Bouchercon in...