Die Me a River

by Denise Swanson

Denise Swanson has been writing cozy mysteries (in several series) for a while now. Her books are enjoyed by those who welcome spending time in Scumble River, the locale of both the original and the “welcome back” series.

This book features Skye whom I have followed for many years. By now she is trying to enjoy a maternity leave from her position as a school psychologist. But…things are never calm around Skye and her police chief husband, not even when they are trying to arrange for their babies’ christening.

What caused an explosion at a bowling alley? Who is the victim? Who the perpetrator? Enjoy finding our in this story. If you enjoy this, know that there are many cozies set in Scumble River.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: September 2018

From the Publisher

New York Times bestselling author Denise Swanson
Next in the beloved series!There's an explosive new case in Scumble River...Skye will need an ace up her sleeve to solve this one!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Based on this delightful entry, this cozy series should have a long, bright future.– “Publishers Weekly on Dead in the Water”

Note:

Currently the fourth in this series is available from Kindle for less than $2.00

Love, Hate & Clickbait

A Novel

by Liz Bowery

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This book offers its readers an enjoyable gay themed enemies to romance read. I especially liked the background of politics in the story.

Here we have two people whose work involves the governor of California. She, Leonora, wants to run for president and Thom is on the campaign. Data analyst Clay and he are forced to interact for the good of her run.

We all know that the media impacts election campaigns and that happens here. A photo of Thom and Clay goes viral and the action speeds up. Lennie has asked the two to “fake date” and things escalate.

Readers will be hoping for that happy ending. Will they get it? Read the book to find out. Publishers Weekly describes this one as a “breezy romcom.”

Many thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing and Mira Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: April 2022

From the Publisher

An enemies to lovers romcom about two political staffers who fake a romance to keep their boss happy
Quick-paced, sharp, and thoroughly entertaining. I couldn’t put it down!”—Helan Hoang• "One of my favorite reads this year…steamy and satisfying."—Jean Meltzer author of The Matzah Ball• "A wild ride through hate, lust, and love…Highly recommended."—Library Journal

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Quick-paced, sharp, and thoroughly entertaining. I couldn’t put it down!”—Helen Hoang, New York Times bestselling author

“One of my favorite reads this year. Love, Hate & Clickbait is a steamy and satisfying romp on politics, public life, and our private hearts.”—Jean Meltzer, author of The Matzah Ball

“Bowery keeps the romance light and engaging… With political intrigue, social media virality, fake dating, and an enemies-to-lovers romance…it’s a charming, breezy rom-com.”—Publishers Weekly

Enjoy and appreciate the: Colors of Art

The Story of Art in 80 Palettes

by Chloë Ashby

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Those who love painting, color and art history are sure to delight in this book. Both readers who know a great deal about art history and those coming to this title out of curiosity will find much to enjoy here.

In her introduction, the author invites the reader to think about color. This includes imagining a world without it and also the many ways in which we take the colors that are seen each day for granted. Color and painting are inextricably intertwined. Artists choose their colors from the materials that are available to them in their historical period and are also influenced by their favorites or the demands of their patrons as Ms Ashby notes. It is fascinating to look at the results in these individual works and to admire the ways in which they were painted.

The book moves chronologically, beginning with the well known horse paintings that were found in a French cave long ago and ending in the modern day. For each work, there are a collection of swaths of the colors in the work and a high quality reproduction of the piece.

This is a book with which a reader could spend many hours. It can be read in chronological order or dipped into. Either way it is a worthwhile title filled with the sensibility of the author who provides this curated tour.

I received this book as an electronic advanced reader’s copy. I like it enough to want to purchase the book when it is published.

Many thanks to Quarto Publishing Group-White Lion, Frances Lincoln Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 30 August 2022