This title is published by the wonderful Poisoned Pen Press. PPP is affiliated with the superb Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Arizona. Both are worth exploring. I note that the store publishes a fantastic monthly newsletter.

As can be seen by the cover, this book is in the cozy genre. It is the second in the author’s series and can be read as a standalone. There are many elements to like within; there are a bookstore, food and likeable characters. And…of course, murder and an amateur detective. Fans of the genre should definitely consider this one.

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Hymns from Homer to Proclus

by Barry B. Powell

This title is very well thought out. It begins with sections on aspects of poetry including meter and performance. There are also guides to the spelling of ancient names and places. Some illustrations and maps are also to be found within these pages.

Readers may already know that a hymn is a song and one that is generally addressed to, and about a god. There are many included here.

This title is organized by god enabling readers to see what different poets said about each one that is found here. I learned that these oral poets often included stock phrases, some I already knew and think are beautiful, as for example, the “wine dark sea.”

This title is published by an academic press. It is a volume that calls for the reader’s attention. I look forward to spending considerable time with it.

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by AnneliesDraws

Pub date: June 1, 2021

This is such a sweet book! The animal illustrations are cheerful and gently appealing. The text itself celebrates friendship in a way that both children and adults could benefit from remembering. Read this one with a child you know. Both you and they will embrace its important, loving message.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

by AnneliesDraws

Pub Date 01 Jun 2021  

What does it mean to be brave? Young listeners will learn that being brave doesn’t mean not being afraid. It means trying despite this and accepting that mistakes are an important part of life. Children find that it is more than okay to learn from what goes wrong. This is how we grow. The lesson is brought home through the adorable animal characters who try things out in these pages.

The message of this sweetly illustrated book is a good one for adults as well! So…enjoy this title with a young person in your life.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Farewell My Herring

by L C Tyler

Farewell My Herring is the ninth entry in L.C. Tyler’s series but the first of the novels that I have read. It is a quick and easy read, perfect for a reader who wants some light distraction.

The plot is classic with people marooned by a snowstorm and a murder taking place. The main characters are a writer and Elsie who is scouting for new talent. With the storm and no phone, the stakes are high. Ethelred and Elsie have their work cut out for them!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title with its appealing cover. All opinions are my own.

An Unofficial Cookbook for Fans of Bridgerton—75 Sinfully Delectable Recipes

by Dahlia Clearwater

I admit that I have only watched part of one episode of Bridgerton, the series that everyone seems to be raving about. I may go back and watch more. In the meantime though, I will enjoy some of the scrumptious recipes that are in this book. I am enough of an Anglophile to know that there is no time like teatime, so I am eager to sample some of these treats.

This title is broken into chapters on canapes; scones and spreads; teatime sweets; dinner party fare; and Regency Cocktails. So many things look delicious but I admit that I especially love scones so that was my favorite section.

The recipes are varied and look easy to follow. So if you are an Anglophile and.or Bridgerton fan, this book is for you!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Those who enjoy cozy mysteries will want to look at this extensive preview featuring titles by Ellie Alexander, Eve Calder, Cate Conte, Donna Andrews, Meri Allen, Eve Calder, Sheila Connolly, Hannah Dennison, Jess Dylan, Leonard Goldberg, Carolyn Haines, Kylie Logan, Allison Montclair, S. C. Perkins, Ashley Weaver. The excerpts are each several chapters long giving readers a chance to decide if a book is for them. Find out if a favorite author has a new book forthcoming and maybe find a new favorite as well!

Just some of the author’s whose books I want to read include Hannah Dennison, Carolyn Haines, Kylie Logan, Allison Montclair, S.C Perkins and Ashley Weaver. How about you?

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this wonderful compendium. All opinons are my own.

Who doesn’t enjoy a good story about twins? Readers can tell that sisters Rose and Fern are quite intertwined just from their names. They grew up in Australia where each experienced parental abuse. How has this impacted Fern and Rose? What will happen when Fern wants to get pregnant to give her sister Rose the baby that Rose cannot have? Domestic suspense readers know that a lot will transpire in this novel told by unreliable narrators. If this is your cup of tea, definitely worth it.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.