Monthly Archives: February 2024

Yup – the series goes on with more emphasis on the plots than the overarching elements keeping the series together.  I really rather like that. Here we have a young girl, maybe 14?, who is very slow, what in the … Continue reading →

This book was on my wish list for a few months after it’s release until I got to thinking it might be dated. Then a friend whose taste I trust recommended it. Oh yeah? Okay – it was back on … Continue reading →

These are very, very good historical cozy mysteries and there are 26 of them so far!  I’ve only read 6, but I’m not going to hurry through them.   I know I’ll need a change of pace from time to … Continue reading →

 I’ve read quite a number of Pulitzer Prize winners in History over the last couple decades and they almost always get a top rating from me.  This year I read both of last year’s winners (2022).  First there was Cuba; … Continue reading →

In school and in later independent reading I never learned much about the War of 1812 which was fought by the US against the United Kingdom (and allies) to re-determine the boundaries and fishing rights and trade agreements. The UK … Continue reading →

I was wrong – in my review of Murder on Washington Square (Gaslight Mysteries #4) I said that Sara’s late husband was a police officer.  It appears that was in error –  he was a doctor according to Sarah in … Continue reading →

The 20 writings in each edition of The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2023 might not all be cutting edge science reporting, but somehow that’s a part of the appeal. The stories included in this annual anthology were first … Continue reading →

I started this series several years ago and got through the first 3 books  of the series, but although  none were “Wow” quality, I certainly enjoyed them.  Over time, Gaslight Mystery Series slipped by the wayside  but I would check … Continue reading →

The first time through this book was so compelling I just wanted to lose myself in it and skip the jigsaw puzzle or whatever was in front of me to actually “do” with my fingers. This is like crocheting while … Continue reading →