Looks like my dyslexia kicked in - I thought Alie Dumas-Heidt's debut novel The Myth Maker was coming out July 30, not July 3. But alas, a late review is better than no review, and what a doozy Myth Maker was! Thank you, Netgalley and Crooked Lane, for this opportunity! From the Publisher: Someone is … Continue reading ARC Review: “The Myth Maker,” by Alie Dumas-Heidt
WWW WEDNESDAYS is a weekly meme hosted by Sam @Taking On A World Of Words and is all about answering the three questions below. It has been years since I have participated, but I have always loved this prompt! WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING? I’m currently reading one backlog book, Written in Stone by Paige Shelton, and … Continue reading WWW Wednesday: July 9, 2025
Happy very belated publication! Of Mice and Murder by Sally Smith was on my wish list, and when it popped up at Netgalley, I was delighted to be chosen. Thank you, Raven Books, for this opportunity. From the Publisher: When barrister Gabriel Ward steps out of his rooms at exactly two minutes to seven on … Continue reading ARC Review: “A Case of Mice and Murder,” by Sally Smith
I know I am a little late on this, but I was accepted into the ARC the same week of the publication date. So happy they brought me in! As a kid, Golden Girls was my comfort show. Now, cozy murder mysteries are my comfort reads and watches (looking at you, Midsomer Murders!) So a … Continue reading Book Review: “Murder by Cheesecake,” by Rachel Ekstrom Courage
Back in the saddle! Murder on a Scottish Train by Lucy Connelly is expected to publish in October 2025, and I for one have this series on preorder. Thank you, Netgalley and Crooked Lane, for this opportunity! From the Publisher: Dr. Emilia McRoy, an American in Scotland, has a killer in sight in the fourth … Continue reading ARC Review: “Murder on a Scottish Train,” by Lucy Connelly
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! I am pretty excited to be reviewing A Botanist's Guide to Flowers and Fatality by Kate Khavari because the fourth book in the series is coming out this June, and I loved getting the opportunity to browse through this second book and remember how much I love this series. Having reviewed the first … Continue reading Book Review: “A Botanist’s Guide to Flowers and Fatality,” by Kate Khavari
Hi all - it has been more than a minute. I am sad by how long it has been since I have blogged. For something that brings me joy, it was hard to pick up the "pen" and continue after the past year and change. Unfortunately, I lost my father and a beloved pet within … Continue reading Book Review: “Fateful Words,” by Paige Shelton
Merriest of holidays to all who celebrated this week, and wishing everyone a healthy, safe, and quiet (at least, that's what I need!) new year. I finished my 2022 reading goal number (60!) as of October, and ever since, reading has been pure gravy. On the one hand, I love challenges, and I have learned … Continue reading Book Review: “The Bachelor and the Bride,” by Sarah M. Eden
Hello happy readers! I am again late on an ARC, but feel this may work in my favor. The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill is an atmospheric, meta novel that has just enough creeping dread to make it a great fall read, despite its June release date. Thank you, Netgalley and Poisoned Pen … Continue reading ARC Review: “The Woman in the Library,” by Sulari Gentill
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