James Patterson: The Stories of My Life by James Patterson

August 14, 2022

If you are a reader, you’ve heard of James Patterson, even if you’ve never read one of his books. And, I have to say, as much as librarians joke that he has a new book out every week, we also appreciate everything he does for reading, all the authors he...

The Deepest Black by Randall Silvis

August 06, 2022

I realize there are a number of Randall Silvis fans out there. In fact, one of my dearest friends loves his books. Silvis has also been a finalist for two Hammett Prizes. But, I found The Deepest Black to be one of the weirdest books I ever finished. I really only...

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

July 23, 2022

I finally got around to this book after it appeared on the New York Times Bestseller list. I’ve had it on my TBR pile for a while. But, I read it earlier this week, and sobbed so much over it that my cat, Josh, climbed into my lap to check on me. Ashley...

Augusta Hawke by G.M. Malliet

July 09, 2022

I have to admit I was disappointed in G.M. Malliet’s first in her new series, Augusta Hawke. I read most of the Max Tudor mysteries, some of the St. Just ones. Although Augusta is an author, this book just wasn’t for me. As mystery writer Augusta Hawke...

Fly Girl by Ann Hood

May 29, 2022

I’ve read all three of Ann Hood’s previous memoirs, and one of her novels, so of course I picked up Fly Girl. Hood’s just about the same age as I am, so while I was heading off to grad school and my first professional job as a librarian, she was...