Even though this Book Buzz has a 2021 date, I only just saw it on NetGalley. This is another in a series that includes generous excerpts. This one is just for romance titles so perfect for those who enjoy the genre. Each entry includes a description of the title, information on the author and more. Everyone is here from the most popular authors to those who are making their debuts. And, of course, this title is free. So, how could romance fans go wrong? Download it now from your e retailer.
Many thanks to NetGalley for this title. All opinions are my own.
Murder at a Scottish Social is the third entry in this easy to read, cozy series. I enjoy the setting in Scotland, the crafts and the recurring characters. Among these are Paislee (who loves all things cashmere), her grandfather, her son, her best friend and, this being a cozy, her dog.
This time around Paislee becomes involved with a group of annoying moms. Think of your worst school gate memories. When one of them is murdered and Paislee’s good friend is suspected, our amateur sleuth gets to work. The victim had the “dirt” on many others so the list of suspects is long. Paislee has her work cut out but, of course, readers know that she will solve the case.
Cozy lovers, gives this series a try. It offers a pleasant diversion.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Kensington for this title. All opinions are my own.
Here is another entry in a very good series of retellings of Sherlock Holmes stories for young readers. These are short chapter books that have cartoon like illustrations. They hold very true to the original stories but simplify them a bit for the younger child. This and the others may just inspire a love of Sherlock and his world that will stay with kids for years.
In this title, there has been a murder. Who was killed? Why? How will this baffling crime be solved? Follow along with Holmes and Watson to find out.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Arcturus publishing for this title. All opinions are my own.
This book’s prayers are personal and heartfelt. They reflect the author’s experience with difficulties many have or will face. These include, for example, infertility, financial issues, disloyal friends and more. For each short entry, there is a bible verse, followed by a reflection and a question to ponder.
This is a book that can be read in order or dipped into anywhere. It may well offer some thought and comfort for its readers.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for this title. All opinions are my own.
This title is organized by areas; there are Central London and then North, South, East and West. Some of the places included are Shepherd Market, East Bloomsbury, Crouch End, Highgate Village, Chelsea Green, Shoreditch Village, Queen’s Park, Little Venice and many more with thirty in all.
Each destination has a simple map, introductory text and lots of photos of places to see and visit. I began by looking at Marylebone and found favorites, like Daunt Books, listed. This is a great guide for planning one’s wanderings in London. I wish that I was there!
Many thanks to Quarto-White Lion and NetGalley for this title. All opinions are my own.
Val McDermid is one of my favorite crime writers. She is a pioneer in the crime fiction world, beginning with her Lindsay Gordon series. Lindsay was the first lesbian to feature in a mystery as protagonist. By the way, these titles have been reissued along with the author’s Kate Brannigan novels. And, of course, Ms. McDermid’s fans also follow Tony Hill and Carole Jordan as well as Karen Pirie in the novels featuring them.
Not one to rest on her laurels, now there is a new series. This one follows Allie Burns. Allie is a reporter on a Scottish daily at a time when women in the newsroom were few and rarely reported on anything other than women’s issues. Allie, though, is becoming a tough investigative reporter.
Two of the stories that Allie follows are the one with financial chicanery and tax evasion at its core, and a second that involves Scottish Nationalists who want to plan an IRA like bombing. Allie investigates both of these stories with fellow reporter Danny.
In my opinion this book starts a bit slowly but things speed up to be sure. What follows is a suspenseful and involving story with well sketched characters, settings and situations. McDermid started her career (after an Oxbridge education) at a local paper. She, presumably, uses this knowledge in creating Allie and the newsroom.
Fans of McDermid will be eager to read this title. I enjoyed this one and I look forward to additional titles in this new series.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. I was very excited to read it. All opinions are my own.
Joyce's mystery and fiction book reviews with some non-fiction too! 