In “Lucy by the Sea,” Elizabeth Strout relocates a formerly married couple from Manhattan to Maine at the peak of the Covid pandemic.
— Read on www.nytimes.com/2022/09/16/books/review/lucy-by-the-sea-lucy-barton.html

In “The Complicities,” Stacey D’Erasmo introduces a woman who is rebuilding her life in the aftermath of her ex’s financial wrongdoings.
— Read on www.nytimes.com/2022/09/17/books/review/the-complicities-stacey-derasmo.html

The kids are back in their classrooms — but are they OK? These new titles can provide reassurance, advice and solidarity.
— Read on www.nytimes.com/2022/09/16/books/review/theres-no-instruction-manual-for-parenthood-books-can-help.html

Can any modern writer match Agatha Christie?

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/fe40006a-2de9-11ed-87ef-187fe74370da?shareToken=dbd15aa3d5d3aaf5b6a3b6f9f6ff2ce8

50 inspiring destinations to find your Zen

by Emma Thomson

#QuietEscapes #NetGalley.

This title includes such interesting travel destinations. Make your way to Greenland’s remote Arctic Circle Trail or to Robinson Crusoe Island in Chile or, one that I have been to, Haleakala National Park in Hawaii. There are fifty amazing places here, enough to fill a lifetime of travel. Just a few of those that I would like to visit are Foula in the Shetland Islands (it has a population of just 38), Fogo in Labrador and I do love that the Met Cloisters in New York (that I know) was included. Travel all the world here, so much more is included than just the ones that I have highlighted in this book that is packed with information and photos. Armchair and real travelers, the world is here for you.

Many thanks to Hachette Book Group and NetGalley for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 08 September 2022

A Lady Emily Mystery

by Tasha Alexander

Secrets of the Nile is the fifth title in a long running historical mystery series that I have had the pleasure to read and review. I was delighted to once again spend time with Lady Emily and her husband Colin. For those who don’t know, Colin has had a number of delicate jobs that he has done for the government. Emily is independent and strong, a woman who is educated and feistier than many of her time and social class. Together they make a formidable team.

This time, the two are spending time in Egypt with Colin’s mother and his daughter from a prior relationship. They have gone there at the invitation of Lord Deeley, an old friend of Colin’s mother. Lord Deeley is a prodigious collector of all things ancient Egyptian; he also can antagonize people.

Early in the book, Lord Deeley has a dinner party. The guests are from varied backgrounds including an archaeologist and a politician. As readers of mysteries know, something bad is about to happen at this dinner.

There is a parallel plot set in ancient Egypt. This features siblings who are very close to each other. The young woman is a bit like Lady Emily, better educated than most and a person with talents. How will her and her brother’s story entwine with the Christie like murder in an Egyptian home?

This story is engaging and fun. The author also has done her research. A number of books of interest to budding Egyptologists are mentioned in the text.

Where Colin and Lady Emily go, adventure follows. Go along with them and see how the story unfolds.

I was happy to read this latest enjoyable entry in the series. Cozy and historical mystery fans, this is for you.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press-Minotaur for this title.

Pub date: 04 October 2022

by Ian Webster

This book has delightful illustrations that show the wonders of geography with both populations and place. The story is about two friends of an Arctic tern. Polar Bear and Penguin live on opposite ends of the world and want to meet. This is the story of their journey. It is a lovely and one that I highly recommend as a bedtime story or a purchase for a preschool library.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Princeton Architectural Press for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub Date 18 Oct 2022

by Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama wrote this autobiography several years ago. With a new title coming out soon, this book may receive new attention. Here is a good resource on that book. It includes information on the story, excellent questions to ponder and an interview with the author. It is a short title but has just what is needed for a (more) thoughtful read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for this book club kit. All opinions are my own.

Pub Date 11 Feb 2021

And coming in November