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The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz
The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz, original (c)2017, this edition Harper Perennial (c)2019 trade paperback, mystery novel, 390 pages The Blurb: The Word is Murder is a 2017 mystery novel by British author Anthony Horowitz and the first novel in … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Reading, current reading, Fiction, Mystery
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The Cat Who Saved Books
The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa, 2017 Harper Collins, Harpervia Edition 2021 hardcover, translation by Louise Heal Kawai The Blurb: I read the review below on Lesa Hostline’s Lesa’s Book Critiques blog, and use her text with permission. “Rintaro Natsuki’s grandfather … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Reading, current reading, Fiction
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A Thousand Steps by T. Jefferson Parker
A Thousand Steps by T. Jefferson Parker, 2022 Forge Book, hardcover mystery novel Plot Summary: (edited slightly from the publisher’s blurb) A Thousand Steps is a beguiling thriller, an incisive coming-of-age story, and a vivid portrait of a turbulent time and … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Reading, Mystery
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Dust and Shadow by Lyndsay Faye
Dust and Shadow by Lyndsay Faye, 2009 Simon & Schuster hardcover, mystery novel, Sherlock Holmes pastiche, subtitled An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson Plot Summary: In a foreword, writing in 1939, the elderly Dr. Watson decides … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Reading, Friday Forgotten Books, Mystery
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National Pie Day!
Sunday, January 23 is National Pie Day! I love pie, and will be having some on this very special day, my favorite, strawberry/rhubarb. I hope you enjoy some pie too! From the National Pie Day website: ”Sponsored by the American Pie … Continue reading
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