Honest disclosure: I read the most recent Lee Child book about Jack Reacher last month and was a little nervous about whether or not it was going to be any good since Child has decided to retire and is in the process of turning Jack Reacher over to his brother. This translates into the new … Continue reading False Positive by Andrew Grant
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Fiery Red Hair: Emerald Green Eyes and a Vicious Irish Temper By Ralph E. Jarrells
It is my personal opinion that you just cannot read enough pirate books. Set in Charles Town South Carolina in the year 1755 this book is written as a narrative biography. Anne Bonny, the first female pirate, is telling her granddaughter all about her adventures. It is a fascinating story about a woman of great … Continue reading Fiery Red Hair: Emerald Green Eyes and a Vicious Irish Temper By Ralph E. Jarrells
Merry Hanukkah by Debby Caruso
Oh my, goodness did this take me back to my early years of marriage when I worked so hard to provide the best home, holidays, and welcoming place for my husband and In-laws! Caruso has done it again and written a laugh-out-loud holiday read. Rhonda and James have only been married a short time but … Continue reading Merry Hanukkah by Debby Caruso
The Best Books I read in 2020
As we begin a New Year, I wanted to reflect back on the books I read in 2020 and share with you my pick of the best. I read 173 books and if you have read all the pages of my blog you know that I do not post on any books I can not … Continue reading The Best Books I read in 2020
Christmas Corpse by Mona Marple
I love Christmas. I mean, I am a huge fan of the holiday and at my house we make it last as long as possible, so it was not a stretch for me to fall into this book with a grin on my face and a positive attitude about the premise. Holly Wood, yep, that’s … Continue reading Christmas Corpse by Mona Marple
The Christmas Crocodile by Bonny Becker
You and your children will love this book! With delightful illustrations and witty writing, the reader is captured quickly and placed into the chaos brought on when a live crocodile is found under the Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve. This fast-paced, clever book will bring giggles and grins from all that participate. It is a … Continue reading The Christmas Crocodile by Bonny Becker
Vintage by Steve Berman
This is a most unusual story but it is one of the best coming of age stories I have read. It includes a young goth homosexual coming to terms with his identity in a small town that he has just moved to after his parents disowned him for his sexuality. In this town, he discovers … Continue reading Vintage by Steve Berman
A World of Cookies For Santa by M. E. Furman
I do not think I could say enough about this book! It is the most beautifully illustrated book I found this year. Writing from the premise that children all over the world leave a gift for Santa of cookies and milk this book covers several countries and places around the world pointing out what treat … Continue reading A World of Cookies For Santa by M. E. Furman
Christmas Alley Murder by Jenna St. James
Are you looking for a fun lightweight Christmas murder mystery? This is the one. Jaycee can not help but get involved in solving murders, mostly because she keeps finding the bodies. When she discovers the town’s slimy journalist lying dead in the snow, she decides to take a look to see what she can figure … Continue reading Christmas Alley Murder by Jenna St. James
Christmas Shop Murder by Linnea West
Tessa Schmidt loves holidays. She really loves Christmas and is super excited to be volunteering to help out with the family friend’s Christmas Shop this holiday season. Unfortunately, the grand opening has to be delayed when a dead body is found inside the shop. This puts a big damper on Tessa’s holiday spirit until her … Continue reading Christmas Shop Murder by Linnea West
