A Year In Review ~ 2024

Dec 31, 2024 | Misc.

This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (250  books) and introducing characters and authors to you. Let’s see what was published on the blog for each feature:   A Day In My Life:...

My Musing ~ The Note by Alafair Burke

Dec 30, 2024 | My Musing

A vacation in the Hamptons goes terribly wrong for three friends with a complicated history. It was meant to be a harmless prank. Growing up, May Hanover was a good girl, always. Well-behaved, top of her class, a compulsive rule-follower. Raised by a first-generation...

The Role of Setting in Cozy Mysteries by Jenny Forwark

Dec 30, 2024 | Author Showcase

    Creating the Perfect Atmosphere Cozy mysteries have a unique charm that draws readers into a world where danger lurks, yet the atmosphere remains inviting. The setting is crucial, enhancing the story, shaping characters, and engaging readers. In this...

New Releases ~ Week of December 29, 2024

Dec 28, 2024 | New Releases

Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of December 29, 2024 – January 4, 2025. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JANUARY 1, 2025 The Drowning Game by Barbara Nickless...

A Word With Michelle Chouinard

Dec 28, 2024 | A Word With The Author

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I fell in love with mysteries when I was a little girl, reading Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie, and there are two reasons I love mysteries. One is the sense of...