Jeff’s Books
This slideshow requires JavaScript.
Joselyn’s Books
This slideshow requires JavaScript.
Patricia’s Books
This slideshow requires JavaScript.
Angela’s Books
This slideshow requires JavaScript.
Elaine’s Books
This slideshow requires JavaScript.
Categories
-
Recent Posts
Archives
Meta
Category Archives: Mystery stories
Never-ending TBR, Part Six
School is out for the summer, and my evening rehearsals are down to once per week. I have more time to read, and I indulged myself this month! Here are my reviews for this period: What If… By Anne PerraultThis … Continue reading →
Posted in book series, Clean Writing, contemporary, cozy mystery, Faith-centered stories, free week, Goodreads Challenge, historical, inspirational romance, Mystery stories, Patricia Kiyono, romance, romantic suspense, TBR List
|
Tagged A Summer to Cherish, Anne Perrault, Flame and Fortune, Helena Dixon, Jana Deleon, Josie Riviera, Monica Ferris, Murder at the Country Club, Thai Die, What If...
|
Leave a comment
Never-ending TBR, Part Five
I’m not sure why, but this was a slow reading month for me. I guess I had too many other things on my plate. Or maybe I spent more time on other hobbies. Anyway, here are the books I’ve read … Continue reading →
Posted in book review, book series, cozy mystery, Goodreads Challenge, Mystery stories, Patricia Kiyono, romance
|
Tagged Burning Desire, Diana Stout, Knitting Bones, Monica Ferris, Sins and Needles
|
4 Comments
Never-Ending TBR, Part Four
This has been a good month of reading! All the books, other than Hearts and Goals, were written by authors I’ve previously reviewed. After a Fashion by Jen TuranoA Class of Their Own, Book 1Last month I read the story … Continue reading →
Posted in book review, book series, Clean Writing, contemporary, cozy mystery, Goodreads Challenge, historical, inspirational romance, Mystery stories, Patricia Kiyono, TBR List
|
Tagged After a Fashion, Carolyn Miller, Embroidered Truths, Hearts and Goals, Helena Dixon, Jen Turano, Monica Ferris, Murder in First Class, Playing the Part
|
7 Comments
Up My Alleyn
(I wrote a view and it was good, but I when I cut, it did not paste, so now I must do this work in haste.) If you log into YouTube, they make many suggestions based on your watch history. … Continue reading →
Posted in advice, audiobooks, authors, awards, book series, Books, careers, characters, childhood, classics, creating scenes, Dealing with stress, experiences, Family, foreign publications, imagination, inspiration, Mystery stories, novels, protagonists, reading, series, time management, Tonette Joyce, using talents, writers
|
Tagged Agatha Christie, Artists in Crime, DorothyL.Sayers, New Zealand, Ngaio Marsh, Roderick Alleyn
|
6 Comments
Never Ending TBR, Part Three
Thanks to the university’s spring break, I got in some extra reading time this month! Here are the awesome books I read: Dead as a Door Knocker by Diane KellyA House Flipping Mystery, Book 1I “met” Diane Kelly when I … Continue reading →
Posted in book review, book series, Books, Christmas books, Clean Writing, contemporary, cozy mystery, free week, Goodreads Challenge, historical, Mystery stories, romance
|
Tagged Crewel Yule, Cutwork, Dead as a Door Knocker, Diane Kelly, In Good Company, Jen Turano, Liz Crowe, Monica Ferris, Win Place Show
|
8 Comments
Never-ending TBR, Part Two
It seems that the books I chose this month were a bit longer, so there are fewer titles. Still, it was a good month for reading, since it’s too cold to do much else! A Murderous Yarn by Monica FerrisNeedlecraft … Continue reading →
Posted in book review, book series, Clean Writing, contemporary, cozy mystery, disability, Goodreads Challenge, inspirational romance, Mystery stories, Patricia Kiyono, romance, series, TBR List
|
Tagged A Murderous Yarn, Dial E for Endearment, Hanging by a Thread, Heidi Gray McGill, Monica Ferris
|
9 Comments
Never-Ending TBR, Part One
The new year brought a significant change in my daily routine, and my evenings are quieter. I’m reading at home, rather than in doctor’s offices or in the hospital. Will I read more? Time will tell. Once again, I set … Continue reading →
Posted in book review, book series, Christmas books, Clean Writing, contemporary, cozy mystery, e-books, free week, Goodreads Challenge, historical, inspirational romance, Mystery stories, paperback books, Patricia Kiyono, reading, romance, self-improvement, short stories, TBR List
|
Tagged A Countess for Christmas, A Stitch in Time, Andrea Byrd, Anthea Lawson, Kate Young, Marie Kondo, Monica Ferris, Reading Between the Crimes, Smoky Mountain Christmas, The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying up, Unraveled Sleeve
|
8 Comments
Reading Challenge 2021, Part Twelve
I have four more cozy mysteries and a historical romance anthology to tell you about today. These bring my 2021 total to 49, which is one below my yearly goal of reading 50 books per year. That means I need … Continue reading →
Posted in book review, Books, Christmas, Christmas books, Compilations, cozy mystery, Goodreads Challenge, historical, Mystery stories, novels, Patricia Kiyono, reading, reading preferences, writers, writing
|
Tagged A Witness to Murder, Crewel World, Donna Andrews, Duck the Halls, Framed in Lace, Monica Ferris, Verity Bright
|
6 Comments
Reading Challenge 2021, Part Eleven
It’s been another challenging month at our house, with two more trips to the ER and many more doctor visits. Good thing I’ve always got my phone and/or Ipad with me, so I’ve always got something to read. This month … Continue reading →
Posted in book review, book series, Books, Christmas books, contemporary, cozy mystery, Goodreads Challenge, historical, Holiday, Mystery stories, Patricia Kiyono, romance
|
Tagged A Dash of Christmas Cheer, Alison Henderson, Death at the Dance, Donna Andrews, Louise Foster, Monique DeVere, Temporarily Insane, The Forever Deal, The Twelve Jays of Christmas, Two Down in Tahoe, Vicki Batman
|
12 Comments
‘Patiently’ Reading
When trying to come up with ideas for topics, this one popped into my mind:What would you read to an adult friend who was ill? I don’t believe any one book or story popped into my mind at the time. … Continue reading →
Posted in advice, Anthologies, authors, big plans, biographies, book series, Books, Children's books, collections, Dealing with stress, decisions, experiences, Faith-centered stories, favorite books, friends, imagination, inspiration, lifestyles, Middle Grade Books, Miscellaneous, Mystery stories, poetry, reading, reading preferences, short stories, Tonette Joyce
|
Tagged C.S. Lewis, Cecelia Ahern, Chicken Soup books, Click Clack Cows That Type, Dear Mrs.LaRue, Liane Moriarty, Percy Jackson books, Puzzle Lady Mysteries, reading to adult patients, reading to sick people, The Ghost Girl, the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Tomie De Paola
|
9 Comments