Happy Monday, all! I just finished Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict as a library book because frankly, I am tired of getting burned by Marie Benedict's amazing ideas with less than great execution (plug here for my local library's e-book lending program Livebrary!) While my complaint still stands (more on that below), I still … Continue reading Book Review: “The Queens of Crime,” by Marie Benedict
Hello all, and happiest of Saturdays! Today was my last day of work before a nice week-long vacation, and MAN do I need it. I can't wait to use this break to get back into blogging about my favorite thing: Amazing books. What better day to start then today? I bring you The Mystery of … Continue reading Book Review: “The Mystery of Mrs. Christie,” by Marie Benedict
Phew, what a week. It took me forever to finish Hallowe'een Party, partly because it was a bit disappointing and partly because, I am happy to announce, I am starting a new job next week. So last week was a veritable shitshow of tying up loose ends and saying goodbye to beloved coworkers from afar, … Continue reading Book Review: “Hallowe’en Party,” by Agatha Christie
Good morning and happy Tuesday! I am calling this "fake Monday" because Labor Day and all, and I refuse to labor on said Monday. Thus, my TBR is a day late. However, since Autumn is by far my favorite month (I am a November baby), I couldn't not do this one. A couple of months … Continue reading #5OnMyTBR – Autumn Reads
Hi all! Here is (yet another) cozy murder mystery - can't beat light reading during the stress of an international health crisis. I was thrilled to pick this up, since Marty Wingate created a world that I love called the Birds of a Feather series, but that series is only available as e-books. This was … Continue reading Book Review: The Bodies in the Library, by Marty Wingate
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