In last week’s reading update I mentioned that I’d enjoyed Jess Montgomery’s new historical mystery, The Hollows. It was the last book I started in 2019 and was just released last Tuesday (January 14, 2020). This is the second book… Read More ›
Book review
The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite
I’m so glad I chose this book to kick off my reading for 2020. Olivia Waite’s The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics is a smarty and sexy read that combined so many of my favorite things: history, reclaiming women’s work,… Read More ›
Thin Ice by Paige Shelton
Earlier this month, I reviewed Thin Ice by Paige Shelton for Criminal Element. It’s the first in a new series by Shelton who is a prolific writer with multiple series to her name. Thin Ice entertains from its opening line… Read More ›
Review: Ain’t Nobody Nobody by Heather Harper Ellett
This week’s Monday post is dedicated to telling you about Ain’t Nobody Nobody, a fantastic new mystery novel by first time author Heather Harper Ellett. It comes out tomorrow, 9/24.
A Well-Read Woman by Kate Stewart
An exciting, understated biography about a woman, librarian, and survivor who was deeply involved with some of the major events and movements of the 20th century.
If You Want to Make God Laugh by Bianca Marais
Happy publication day to Bianca Marais! If You Want To Make God Laugh hits bookstores today. It’s been getting well-deserved pre-publication buzz and excellent reviews. There is no whiff of a sophomore slump in Bianca’s second novel. I loved the… Read More ›
The Americans on D-Day & In Normandy by Brooke S. Blades
Today is the 75th anniversary of D-Day. On June 6, 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. It was a massive assault that coordinated air, sea, and land power. Over 160,000 troops, 13,000 aircraft, and 5,000 ships were… Read More ›
Review: Welcome to the Writer’s Life by Paulette Perhach
I stumbled upon Welcome to the Writer’s Life while dashing into the library to return books. In true book nerd fashion, I couldn’t resist stepping into the next room to glance at the new book display even though Laura was waiting… Read More ›
Review: The Invited by Jennifer McMahon
If you’re building or renovating a home and like to repurpose old architectural features, this novel will make you think twice about those great finds you bring home. This is not your typical haunted house story. The unsuspecting couple doesn’t… Read More ›
Review: The Last Woman in the Forest by Diane Les Becquets
The great outdoors, strong women, dogs If you like outdoorsy adventure mysteries or thrillers with a psychological edge, then check out Diane Les Becquets’ new book, The Last Woman in the Forest. It’s the story a young woman who loves… Read More ›