Carlene O'Connor's Irish cozy mystery series is the gold standard. After a slow start, Murder at an Irish Bakery flew by. (When available, I use Amazon affiliate links and may earn a commission.) I didn't think Murder at an Irish Bakery would surprise me, but it did! The mystery was thick with clues and red herrings. If you're a baker, or love baking competitions, you will LOVE this book. It has all the hallmarks of a bake shop cozy mystery. Here's the video of my full book review. (Did you know I have a YouTube channel of book reviews called Book Blab? Click/tap here to subscribe.) https://youtu.be/oG17yFdZVGg Be sure to subscribe to my Book Blab channel for more book reviews. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Murder at an Irish Bakery
Book Review: A World of Curiosities
A World of Curiosities is another terrific murder mystery by Louise Penny. Inspector Gamache must detangle clues within clues and face personal trauma to catch the killer. (When available, I use Amazon affiliate links and may earn a commission.) Although I guessed the killer before the end, A World of Curiosities is wonderful. Be warned: It's darker than Penny's other Inspector Gamache books. Here's the video of my full book review. (Did you know I have a YouTube channel of book reviews called Book Blab? Click/tap here to subscribe.) https://youtu.be/SBuBcNWePHc Be sure to subscribe to my Book Blab channel for more book reviews. … [Read more...] about Book Review: A World of Curiosities
River Sutton Mysteries Book 3 Begins
Just as the daffodils and hyacinths are waking up and blooming, so is my brain. I finally--finally!-- began writing Book 3 in the River Sutton Mysteries series. The outline seemed to take forever, because Book 3 will be a closed door mystery. Ish. I had a lot of moving parts to weave in and out of the story. But I'm finally past the outlining stage and into writing the first draft. Four chapters down, who knows how many to go? The book will be as long as it needs to be. Here's what I can tell you: Robin moved into her new house. Chris and Robin are dating. Jenn and Deb are opening a bed and breakfast. The mystery takes place at Christmastime. A furry friend adopts Robin. I have two working titles. My title generator--my daughter--didn't sign off on them, however, feeling they were too cutesy. Too bad! I love both of them and I'll have to narrow it down to one (obviously) in the coming months. I'm excited! It feels good to be writing again. (Thank you, … [Read more...] about River Sutton Mysteries Book 3 Begins
Book Review: Moonflower Murders
Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz is an homage to Agatha Christie. It's also a book within a book, but neither held my attention very well. (When available, I use Amazon affiliate links and may earn a commission.) Anthony Horowitz is clearly a talented writer. Moonflower Murders just wasn't my cup of tea. I guessed the killer early on, and I didn't find the story very compelling. If you're a fan of the first book, Magpie Murders, you may very well love this book. Beware: Even though it's an homage to Christie, there is swearing! Here's the video of my full book review. (Did you know I have a YouTube channel of book reviews called Book Blab? Click/tap here to subscribe.) https://youtu.be/FKwxFxga_IA Be sure to subscribe to my Book Blab channel for more book reviews. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Moonflower Murders
Live Event: Cupboard Maker Books
Come celebrate more than 10 local authors of a wide variety of genres during Cupboard Maker Books Local Author Days weekend event on May 6th and 7th in Enola, PA. Meet local authors from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days, with rotating groups of authors throughout each day. I'll be there to sign books and chit chat on Saturday, May 6, from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Here's the full schedule so you can meet other fabulous local authors. Saturday Schedule: 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. J.A. Stein and Brian Berkey 1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Robin Luftig, Nancy Basile, and C.J. Easley 3:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Riley Haring, Danielle Schiebold, and Teresa and Bill Peschel Sunday Schedule: 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Joni Faulkerson and Ashley Cowger 1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m. M.C. Ryder, Joe Manduke, and Raven Eckman 3:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Guy Graybill (book discussion with signing and Q&A to follow) Follow Cupboard Maker Books on social media to stay on top of the latest updates. And to order … [Read more...] about Live Event: Cupboard Maker Books