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She Left by Stacie GreyEvery time I start a book that uses Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None motif, I’m a little skeptical. While...
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Cincinnati – Day 1This may be the most spread out description of a 3 day trip ever. My Mom and sisters and I went to Cincinnati for three days last week. As always,...
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Kevin’s Corner Annex – Northwoods: A Novel by Amy PeaseI’d love to share some of the photos and my account of our family trip to Cincinnati. It was a fun trip. But, my sister sent me some...
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Blood Red Summer by Eryk PruittIn the sequel to Something Bad Wrong , true crime podcaster Jess Keeler learns what can go wrong when you lose control of...
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Giveaway – The End of the RoadI know some of you will remember author Andrew Welsh-Huggins’ post here for his favorite books of 2023, https://tinyurl.com/2nmhbmwr ....
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Kevin’s Corner Annex – The General’s Gold by LynDee Walker & Bruce Robert CoffinI’m in Cincinnati with my family until late Thursday. I won’t be around Thursday morning for “What Are You Reading?”, so...
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A Lonesome Place for Dying by Nolan ChaseI don’t know if there’s a better feeling for a reader than to discover a new author, unless it’s the first reading...
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The Space That Keeps You by Jeremiah BrentHow do you identify home? Is your residence just a house or apartment, or is it a place you love, the center of your life? Interior...
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An Author, Bookstore, and LIbraryMoving back to Ohio, and to the Columbus area, means a number of authors come to bookstores and libraries here. A couple weeks ago,...
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Orris and Timble: The Beginning by Kate DiCamilloI was so eager to read this book that I pre-ordered it. I love Carmen Mok’s artwork for Kate DiCamillo’s new...
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Winners and No GiveawayCongratulations to the winners of the last contest. Melanie E. from Glendale, AZ won The Book of Thorns. She’s Not Sorry went to...
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Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi DenchDame Judi Dench’s Shakespeare: The Man who Pays the Rent isn’t for everyone. It’s for those who are willing to...
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Treasures in My Closet NoteApril got away from me, with a visit to my Mom, one by my best friend, and several other activities. I have an appointment today, and Thursday is...
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Every Time I go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine MackI mentioned Catherine Mack’s Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies back in January for “A Peek Ahead”. It’s...
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Kevin’s corner Annex – Dark Storm Rising by Linda CastilloKevin Tipple read Linda Castillo’s latest Kate Burkholder short story a little sooner than I did, and sent me his review. I’m...
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Sunday Spotlight – Kate MichaelsonToday, I have the opportunity to introduce a debut mystery author, Kate Michaelson. Kate originally contacted me after I did a program for...
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Winners and This Week’s GiveawayCongratulations to the winners of the last contest. Thomas W. from Fairview Park, OH won The Poison Pen . Trisha T. from Easton, PA will...
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Under the Paper Moon by Shaina SteinbergWhen I don’t care for a book, I always say, this one wasn’t for me, but others may love it. I hate when I have to say that...
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The Mayfair Dagger by Ava JanuaryThe cover makes this appear to be an ordinary historical mystery, but I can assure you there is nothing ordinary about Ava...
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At the Edge of the Woods by Victoria HoustonVictoria Houston’s recent books are more satisfying for those who enjoy the outdoors and reading about the tranquility of...
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Sunday Spotlight – Kim HaysMost of you will recognize Kim Hays’ name. She’s a regular participant here on the blog, but especially on Thursdays....
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Kevin’s Corner Annex – Pierce by Patrick B. SimpsonYesterday, I sent in my last two reviews for this month for Library Journal , so I’m sharing one of Kevin Tipple’s reviews today....
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The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson and Matt EversmannThe subtitle of this book says it all, “True Stories of the Magic of Reading”. James Patterson and Matt Eversmann’s...
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An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns GoodwinI took three pages of notes while reading Doris Kearns Goodwin’s An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s. Why?...
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2024 Lefty Award WinnersThe 2024 Lefty Awards were presented this past weekend at Left Coast Crime, Seattle Shakedown. Congratulations to the winners. Lefty for Best...
