Category Archives: Books

Review: Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen

Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen was different from most of the books I read. In fact, when it became available on my library holds list, I couldn’t even remember why I had added it. Other Birds is tagged on GoodReads as Magical Realism, and while there are some supernatural occurrences, they do not dominateContinue reading “Review: Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen”

Review: The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman

Near the end of 2022, I discovered the Mrs. Pollifax series by Dorothy Gilman, and I was enchanted. The Elusive Mrx. Pollifax is book 3 in the series, and it is just as entertaining as the first two books. Mrs Pollifax is a widow with grown children who just decided one day that she wouldContinue reading “Review: The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman”

Review: A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales

Julia Seales’ debut novel, A Most Agreeable Murder is a unique blend of historical romantic comedy murder mystery. If that sounds over the top, well it is, and it’s so much fun! Beatrice Steele is the eldest of three sisters, and has an unusual (and scandalous if anyone knew) interest in murder. Reading about andContinue reading “Review: A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales”

Review: The Body in the Back Garden by Mark Waddell

The Body in the Back Garden is Mark Waddell’s debut novel, a cozy mystery set in Crescent Cove, Vancouver Island, Canada, and is the first book his new Crescent Cove Mysteries series. Luke Tremblay arrives in Crescent Cove to deal with selling the cottage and antiques business that he inherited unexpectedly from the aunt withContinue reading “Review: The Body in the Back Garden by Mark Waddell”