Domestic Malice by Jessica Fletcher My rating: 3 of 5 stars Winston enjoys these books so much such that he suggested I read this one to compare it to the TV series we enjoy. It is just as simple and easy to read as it is to watch the AngelaContinue Reading

The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie My rating: 4 of 5 stars It had been a while since I read an Agatha Christie novel. I combed through the list of her work and thought to myself… I’m not actually sure if I ever read this one. And itContinue Reading

The Secret History by Donna Tartt My rating: 3 of 5 stars I believe I chose this book The Secret History as it was on my friend Paul’s read list. It sounded like a great novel, and I hadn’t heard of it before despite it being published for many years.Continue Reading

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon My rating: 4 of 5 stars In late 2015, I saw a book in Barnes and Noble (Written in my Own Heart’s Blood) by Diana Gabaldon and thought “This sounds amazing.” I picked it up (and it was nearly 1000 pages in harcover) and suddenly realizedContinue Reading

Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke My rating: 3 of 5 stars Still a good series. I happened to catch 2 of the stories they made into a TV series on Hallmark (I think). I enjoy the cozy mystery… likeable main character but I think she needs to choose 1Continue Reading

The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty My rating: 4 of 5 stars When I read the cover jacket summary, I was highly intrigued. What did this man do that he wrote a letter to his wife that should be opened upon his death… maybe I should do something like that!Continue Reading

Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke My rating: 3 of 5 stars Story was fine. Way too short. I thought it was a full book. I finished the actual story 60% through the book and the remaining parts were recipes and commentary. I was a little disappointed. I understand shortContinue Reading

The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney My rating: 3 of 5 stars This novel fits right in with my own choice of writing: family dramas. And it doesn’t disappoint. the family feels very real — a little too much drama / secrets for one family, but then again, it didContinue Reading

Book, Line and Sinker by Jenn McKinlay My rating: 3 of 5 stars Book was ok. A little too simple for a cozy. Still liked it. I’ll read the series as I like the characters. I will probably check out the author’s other series too. View all my reviewsContinue Reading

Read It and Weep by Jenn McKinlay My rating: 4 of 5 stars It’s getting better. I really like the main characters – especially the new addition! I’m loving the library backdrop. View all my reviewsContinue Reading