The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

by Carol2 Comments
I listened to The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone while I was folding and taping newsletters the other day. I always like Sherlock Holmes, but I didn't love this one. First, he's already solved who the culprit is before the story starts; he just needs to find the stolen diamond, he knows who the thief is. Second, he uses a trick that he's used before and it's a large part of the story in both instances, I'm not a fan of the repetition. And the whole story takes place in Holmes' sitting room, which just isn't terribly interesting. I listed to an audiobook and the narration was okay overall, but sometimes I got a bit confused who was speaking. The reader had an accent that fit the story, but took a little while for me to get used to. Overall, this is not one of my favorites of the Holmes stories, but it's short and there's a little bit at the end...
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RIP XIII

RIP XIII

by CarolNo Comments
The R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril challenge, otherwise known as R.I.P. takes place every September 1st through October 31st. The purpose of the R.I.P. challenge is to enjoy books that could be classified as Mystery (my favorite), Suspense, Thriller, Dark Fantasy, Gothic, Horror, or Supernatural. There are multiple levels of participation (Perils): Peril the First – Read four books, any length, that fit the definition of R.I.P. literature. Peril the Second – Read two books of any length. Peril the Third – This Peril involves reading one book. Peril of the Short Story – You can read short stories any time during the challenge. Peril on the Screen – This is for those of us who like to watch suitably scary, eerie, mysterious, gothic fare during this time of year. It may be something on the small screen or large. Peril of the Review – Submit a short review of any book you read. This year, I’ll be doing Peril the First and maybe Peril of the Short Story. I don't really...
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Readers’ Workouts – 9/4

Readers’ Workouts – 9/4

by Carol6 Comments
I have been really inconsistent this summer with both blogging and exercising. Hopefully, I'll get back on track. I actually made my step goal this week and wen to the gym once. It's a start.   This Week's Activities: Wednesday: Walk (to get ice cream, but that counts) Thursday: Elliptical Current Audiobook: I'm listening to 84K by Claire North. How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s Book Blog...
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Twelve Angry Librarians by Miranda James

Twelve Angry Librarians by Miranda James

by Carol6 Comments
I'm late to the Cat in the Stacks series. I'm not sure that starting with Twelve Angry Librarians was really the best choice. Maybe I would have enjoyed the story more if I knew Charlie and his family and girlfriend better. And the cat was more of a conversation piece than actual character. The story was fine, just not as good as I expected based on other reviews. Charlie is interim library director and the Southern Academic Libraries Association is holding their convention at the college. When the keynote speaker is killed, it seems like everyone at the conference had a reason to hate him, including Charlie. There's lots of gossip and "we hated him but had to work with him." I don't understand how such a terrible man ended up as the keynote speaker when the audience was full of people who actively disliked him. Maybe I haven't been to enough conferences, but there was so much gossip and the one...
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Tips for Selecting a Roofing Contractor

Tips for Selecting a Roofing Contractor

by CarolNo Comments
I used to work in insurance and one question we often got asked is did we have any roofing contractors we could recommend. We never recommended anyone in particular, but there are some tips to keep in mind when selecting roofing contractors in your area to make sure you get the best roofing services you need. Make Sure The Roofing Contractor Is Properly Insured The roofing contractor needs to have adequate liability insurance and worker's compensation. Ask to see their certificates as proof and call their insurance company to confirm their policies are valid. If a contractor works on your roof without the proper insurance and an accident or damage occurs, you could be left having to paying for it. Hire A Local Contractor Be sure to choose a local roofing contractor. That means they are not only operating locally currently, but also have an established reputation and business in the local community. Don't Hire A Roofing Contractor Based Only On Price Don't ever hire a...
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