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- Autism, awareness, and The Framed Women of Ardemore HouseIt’s Autism Awareness month! And that makes it perfect timing for The Framed Women of Ardemore House, a recent mystery featuring an autistic protagonist. I picked this up almost as an afterthought – an English country house murder, with some historical elements. Before we get into it, though, an apology for all of you. I have been AWOL the entire… Read more: Autism, awareness, and The Framed Women of Ardemore House
- When murder meets music: Gethsemane Brown’s paranormal Irish adventuresIt’s a bit of a leap from the past to the present in mystery novels, but this next entry should help bridge the gap. Alexia Gordon’s Gethsemane Brown Mysteries have been popping up on my radar for a while, but I’ve been reluctant to engage. The series follows Gethsemane Brown, a violinist who finds herself in a small Irish hamlet,… Read more: When murder meets music: Gethsemane Brown’s paranormal Irish adventures
- Murder aboard! Drama and race in Miss Aldridge RegretsBlack Mystery Month continues, and this time we’re keeping things cozy – and going back in time. I’ve mentioned my love of train mysteries in the past, and that magic extends to boat settings. So as I was researching reads for this month’s posts, I was delighted to come across Miss Aldridge Regrets, a 1930s mystery set onboard the RMS… Read more: Murder aboard! Drama and race in Miss Aldridge Regrets
- Abby Collette’s cozy, culinary delightsI’ll start Black Mystery Month off with some of my favorite cozy mysteries, period. There’s so much to love in Abby Collette’s Ice Cream Parlor and Books & Biscuits mysteries. These are the books I turn to when I want peak cozy mystery – mostly shenanigans, with a heap of family interactions. Reading these got me thinking – what is… Read more: Abby Collette’s cozy, culinary delights
- Tales from the Wild: Tricksters, justice, and the Floridian Way in Gator CountryI think I’ve mentioned that I grew up in Florida. You might not expect a young reader to care particularly about the Floridian environment. But the Sunshine State is home to an extensive literature full of love for Florida, its wilderness, and its people. I bit my teeth on Carl Hiaasen’s Hoot and Flush, loved The Missing ‘Gator of Gumbo… Read more: Tales from the Wild: Tricksters, justice, and the Floridian Way in Gator Country
- TCO Reviews: The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi KashiwaiThe January rain in San Francisco always makes me want to curl up with a blanket, a steaming mug, and a cozy book. After the rush of holidays, it’s nice to use the quiet space to rest my body and my spirit. So I have been looking especially forward to this next ARC of The Kamogawa Food Detectives. (Thanks to… Read more: TCO Reviews: The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai
- Argylle and the modern marketing menaceSo, I succumbed to the hype. It feels like I’ve been hearing about the mystery of Elly Conway for months. The massive bidding war for the book – and then the distribution rights to the film. The mysterious Insta account. The Swift rumors. Underlying it all, a thrilling spy novel that could be the start of a fantastic crime series.… Read more: Argylle and the modern marketing menace
- TCO Reviews: The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C.L. MillerPerhaps my favorite class in high school was Art History. I loved everything about it – learning about the stories behind each slide, both the depictions and the stories of creation. And, surprising nobody, the art world has always intrigued me, particularly art crime. (I have a sizable collection of books on forgery!) So when I came upon The Antique… Read more: TCO Reviews: The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C.L. Miller
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