The Madness of Mercury (A Zodiac Mystery) Cozy Mystery New Series Midnight Ink (June 8, 2016) Paperback: 312 pages ISBN-13: 978-0738749129 E-Book ASIN: B01A5OGTRS Synopsis San Francisco astrologer Julia Bonatti’s life is turned upside down when she becomes the target of the city’s newest cult leader, Reverend Roy of the Prophet’s Tabernacle. Driven out of […]
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Synopsis From the Power of the Matchmaker series: LOVE IS COME Nelle Thompson lives a life of privilege during the turn of the century New York City. When her parents are killed in a terrible accident, she’s forced to live with her aunt’s family in a small town in Connecticut, and treated as a poor […]
Synopsis In 2006, amid the great real estate bubble, Rick Hermannik, an adult referee of youth soccer, is found murdered in a ritzy Los Angeles suburb, his whistle left in an unnatural place. Suspicion quickly falls upon volunteer coach Diego Diaz, a one-time gang member whose hot Latino rant over an offside call pops […]
While at BEA I was very excited to find a publisher, Waldorf Publishing, that was very close to where I live in Texas. Very small world if you ask me. But was very glad I stopped by their booth because I love their logo – it’s a dog, and you know I love dogs! Well […]
Synopsis Good Night Chicago makes it a joy for adults to share their passion for this great American city with the children they love, and who will undoubtedly come to cherish Chicago too. This board book delights in the many kid-friendly institutions and places that help make Chicago one of the world’s great cities. In […]
Today I bring you another children’s book that I picked up at Book Expo America. It came out in July 2015 internationally but won’t be available here until September 1. I didn’t realize, but Max has other books out as well, so look for those available now and this one out in September. I’m sure […]
Sleuthing Women By Lois Winston, Jonnie Jacobs, Judy Alter, Maggie Toussaint, Camille Minichino, RP Dahlke, Susan Santangelo, Mary Kennedy, Heather Haven, and Vinnie Hansen Synopsis Sleuthing Women is a collection of 10 full-length mysteries featuring murder and assorted mayhem by 10 critically acclaimed, award-winning, and bestselling authors. Each novel in this set is the first book […]
I loved going to BEA and picking up all these books for my great-niece. She may be a bit young for some of them, but I know her parents will read the books to her and eventually she will be able to read them herself. The author, Marianne Richmond, wrote and illustrated this book. She […]
Today’s children’s book from BEA is Busy, Busy by Eileen Spinelli and illustrated by Eliana Ellis. This is a board book so perfect for my great-niece right now. Synopsis Sometimes, when life gets hectic and schedules get crowded, children may feel a little lost in the shuffle. In this new board book, the animals are […]
Death at a Fixer-Upper: A Home Sweet Home Mystery Publisher: Alibi (May 17, 2016) Synopsis In Sarah T. Hobart’s wickedly funny and fast-paced Home Sweet Home mystery series, small-town real estate agent Sam Turner discovers it’s bad for business when her clients keep dropping dead. Newly armed with her real estate license, Sam Turner loves […]