Murder She Wrote was a tv staple when I was younger, so in the midst of all this staying at home, I thought I’d grab Murder on the QE2 off my shelf. I’m honestly not sure where I picked it up or who gave it to me, but it was …
Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came in their mailbox during the last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists. Tell us about your new arrivals by adding your Mailbox Monday post to the linky …
Since most of us are stuck in our houses this weekend, I’m happy for the 24 in 48 Readathon, http://24in48.com. No prizes, no challenges, just book, food and connecting on-line. I’m starting today with an audio, Murder on Aston Place by Victoria Thompson. I’m here, on instagram, and maybe twitter. …
A Rage in Harlem is full of crime, violence, memorable characters, and a dark sense of humor. The descriptions are vivid and Himes brings to life a Harlem that is both realistic and unbelievable, in that way that places are so different from my own experiences. The main character is …
I picked up The Dark Vineyard not long after finishing the first in the Bruno, Chief of Police series. The town of Saint-Denis and the people are just so wonderful, and I’m glad this second in the series was just as good as the first. This time around, Bruno is …
Reviews for Death in the Family both drew me to the book and made me wary. “A Christie-inspired mystery.” “This is an Agathe Christieesque murder mystery.” “If you loved Agatha Christie you are going to have a new author to fill that void.” I love Christie and that era of …
