Bootleggers, mobsters and snow, oh my! Trouble Island is an atmospheric historical mystery based on a true story set on an isolated island in Lake Erie. Aurelia is a maid to a gangster’s wife, Rosita. Rosita is mourning the death of her son. Aurelia has secrets of her own. SheContinue Reading
Just when you thought you knew everything about Agatha Christie, boom! The new meticulously researched book, Secrets from the Agatha Christie Archives, arrives to prove you wrong. Every published work of Agatha Christie, and a few rumored unpublished ones, are included in this comprehensive guide. Ordered by original publication date,Continue Reading
Instead of jumping right into my review, let’s talk about expectations for a second or two. First, I love all of J.D. Barker’s books—even the ones where he is a coauthor with James Patterson. However, I think associating with Mr. Patterson gave Mr. Barker ideas. He thought that he tooContinue Reading
I’m rather upset that I had to interrupt my doomshopping and doomscrolling to read The World According to Cunk. It totally got me out of my post election funk because it’s hilarious! Truly laugh-out-loud funny. While based on the real world, and history, and stuff like that, Cunk has anContinue Reading
Debt-Free Art Degree: Foundations in Drawing is a clear and concise exploration of how to draw, and think, like a professional artist. Starting from three simple lines: C-curve, S-curve, and Straight; and ending with color theory, this book really does contain all you need to begin your drawing journey. TheContinue Reading
Clear your calendar for the next David Baldacci book. With non-stop action and multiple plot lines, To Die For is a propulsive thriller that is difficult to put down! Whether you are concerned or joyful about our recent election’s results, this book will leave your government conspiracy senses tingling. Ex-ArmyContinue Reading
Is the Swiftie in your life sad that Taylor’s Eras Tour has finished its US stops? If so, cheer them up with the Unofficial Taylor Swift Crochet book (or something you crocheted from it). The book has 21 different crochet patterns with skill levels varying from beginner to experienced. TheContinue Reading
Welcome to modern day New Orleans. You are a teenage girl forced by her traditional parents to participate in a debutante ball, where The Debutantes are formally introduced to society. However, a masked boy pulls a Carrie trick during the event recalling the death of the previous year’s Queen. SpeakingContinue Reading
Cordelia finds her neighbor, Jake, murdered in front of their apartment building. He is outside in the snowy Boston weather with no shoes or coat on. Cordelia wants to investigate but unfortunately she is also dead. Cordelia has to enlist the help of the new resident of her apartment, theContinue Reading
In Gingerbread Danger, Bailey is a co-owner, with her Amish grandmother, of the Swissmen Sweets candy shop in rural Harvest, Ohio. She has also recently opened Swissmen Candyworks, a factory producing the same tasty treats in bulk. The busy holiday season is just beginning when one of the factory’s AmishContinue Reading
The Bread Lover’s Bread Machine Cookbook includes recipes for every bread you have ever heard of and many more than you haven’t even imagined. It includes recipes for quick non-yeast bread, sourdough bread, holiday bread, pizza dough, and even jams that can all be made in your bread machine. BestContinue Reading
It is Elvis mania in Tupelo, Mississippi this Christmas in Blue Christmas Bones. And best friends Sarah Booth and Tinkie are here for all of it. With Elvis impersonators everywhere, a replica of the belt from his famous white jumpsuit is on display. The belt was crafted with $3 millionContinue Reading
American Rapture is an uneven overly long horror thriller combining Stephen King’s Carrie with the real life Covid-19 epidemic, if it was made infinitely worse. Novels written during Covid all have a dark heart but this one is the darkest. After infection, everyone starts raping anyone nearby. Then they dieContinue Reading
Vegan Japan is a cookbook that is filled with just that vegan Japanese dishes. While the cooking techniques are relatively easy, the ingredients may be a challenge if you don’t live in a large city. My daughter who lives near Los Angeles had no problem finding the ingredients in herContinue Reading
Everyone may hate lawyers but Andy Carpenter may hate them more than most. Even though he is a lawyer, he hates doing his job and just wants to retire. But one more case always seems to suck him back in. In The More the Terrier, BJ has seemingly been framedContinue Reading
If you, like me, love the televised adaptations of Lovecraft because you just can’t wade through the thick formal Lovecraft prose, this book will be a treat. All the creepy atmosphere and thought-provoking plots with none of the convoluted wordplay to untangle. In the Mad Mountains definitely gives off VictorianContinue Reading