One Moonlit Night is the joint read for the 2020 Wales Readathon. Caradog Prichard (1904-1980) wrote the novel in his first language, a Welsh dialect of north-west Wales. It was published in 1961 and wasn’t translated into English until 1995… Read More ›
As a lover of solitude, I was drawn to this book by its title and then the cover cinched the deal. My dog Bea is a retired sled dog and I thought it would be interesting to get a glimpse… Read More ›
Earlier this week I shared my review of The Hollows, a historical mystery set in 1920s Ohio. Today we’re in 1855 New Hampshire with The Companion by Kim Taylor Blakemore. The Companion is the tale of Lucy Blunt, a poor… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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.
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.
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 ›
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 ›