Do you remember the 25 cent pocket paperbacks of Mike Shayne? Yeah – I’m not that old either. However this book reminded me of these as it is a classic noir mystery or pulp mystery. The book takes place in the long ago days of Hollywood. There is a bombshell actress with a past and … Continue reading Lily Torrence by Fred Andersen
Historical Fiction
The Dark Winter of War by Aaron Hewings
This is another gem of a book discovery from the Tucson Festival of Books. It really was worth the trip! Those who read my blog know I am a bit of a history geek and love a good historical fiction read. This book takes the environment of World War II, throws in spies, Nazis, and … Continue reading The Dark Winter of War by Aaron Hewings
The Forger by Paul Watkins
This book has been setting in my TBR pile for at least 3 years. I bought this book because of the cover (we’ll get back to that) and description. Set in Paris at the beginning of World War II, this book had all the elements of a great Historical Fiction. Throw in an American artist … Continue reading The Forger by Paul Watkins
Gone On Sunday – A Cotton Lee Penn Historical Mystery by Tower Lowe
Being a recent transplant to the south (arrived 30 years ago) I enjoyed the look into Southern Culture that this book gives both from 1932 and 1972. The book covers two murders, 40 years apart. Bead Baker in 1932 and her granddaughter Little Mary in 1972 – both women have been severally beaten. There is … Continue reading Gone On Sunday – A Cotton Lee Penn Historical Mystery by Tower Lowe
Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton
This book was published posthumously by the author’s wife. Some reviewers have called it a prequel or basis for his later works such as Jurassic Park. I have to admit that I was not a huge reader of Crichton’s books. I had read some of his earlier books but once Jurassic Park appeared in the … Continue reading Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton
The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman
At the beginning of the month I asked for help in choosing some books to read just for the joy of reading. This is one of the two picked for the month of January. (And I am thrilled that I actually got to it – another 2018 goal on its way!!!!) This story jumps between … Continue reading The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman
The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover #7 by Susan Wittig Albert
This book is the seventh in the series but the first one of the series that I have read. I had the good fortune of receiving an Advance Reader Copy (there was a happy dance at the mailbox – and it’s a community shared box so there may have been talk). I have read a … Continue reading The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover #7 by Susan Wittig Albert
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
This book follows two different timelines and main characters. 1915 with Eve who becomes a spy in the Alice Network against the Germans while she lives in occupied France. And, 1947, with Charlotte (Charlie), an American college girl who is pregnant, unmarried and traveling with her mother to take care of the "problem" . Instead, … Continue reading The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
The Nero Prediction by Humphry Knipe
Historical Fiction I am a big fan of the author Steven Saylor - that said I hold books in this genre up to his standard - which is high. The complications of the various subplots and the multitude of characters kept the pace moving along quickly. You can tell that there has been a lot … Continue reading The Nero Prediction by Humphry Knipe
Mr. Rochester by Sarah Shoemaker
Fiction From the first page you can tell the author is a Bronte fan. The huge task of giving us the life of Mr. Rochester from Jane Eyre was done with a lot of soul, knowledge of the book and genuine love of the character. This is not a retelling of Jane Eyre. This is … Continue reading Mr. Rochester by Sarah Shoemaker
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