New Releases: Dead Land
I get so excited when one I get advance warning from one of my favourite authors about their up coming latest book release. And there are so many great releases coming out his year, as I’ve already mention earlier this month. DEAD LAND, from Sara Paretsky, will be her twentieth (20) V.I. Warshawski novel. And …
Book Review: Salt to the Sea
Title: SALT TO THE SEA Author: Ruta Sepetys Publisher: Philomel Books ISBN: 9780399160301 Genre: Historical YA BACK COVER BLURB World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom, many with something to hide. Among them are Joana, Emilia, and Florian, whose paths …
A Decade in Books
Inspired by my book blogging friends — Jonetta / Inge — I’ve decided to do my choice of Top Ten for the last couple of years rather than attempt to remember every book I read (and liked) in the last decade. So here’s the list I whittled down from many: GLASS HOUSES by Louise Penny THE …
Book Review: FALLOUT
Title: FALLOUT Author: Sara Paretsky Publisher: William Morrow ISBN: 9780062663186 Genre: Crime Fiction BACK COVER BLURB Before there was Lisbeth Salander, before there was Stephanie Plum, there was V.I. WARSHAWSKI. To her parents, she’s Victoria Iphigenia. To her friends, she’s Vic. But to clients seeking her talents as a detective, she’sV.I. And her new case will lead …
Christmas Holidays
Dear All, Thank you for all your support, comments, and friendship this last year. I truly appreciate you all stopping by and continuing to share your love of books and passion for reading with me. It’s been a struggle rebuilding the website (again) after my host was hacked. So I’m thankful for those of you …
Book Review: Resurrection Bay
Title: RESURRECTION BAY Author: Emma Viskic Publisher: Pushkin Press ISBN: 9781782273622 Genre: Mystery | Suspense BACK COVER BLURB Caleb Zelic can’t hear you. But he sees everything. CALEB ZELIC IS ON THE HUNT FOR HIS FRIEND’S KILLER His childhood friend has been brutally murdered—fingers broken, throat slit—at his home in Melbourne. Tortured by guilt, Caleb …