Books from the Backlog - The Crossword Murder

Today I'm linking up with Carole from Carole's Random Life of Books for Books from the Backlog.  I really enjoy the chance to feature a book that's been hiding in the piles of books for far too long!

Goodreads:  The Crossword Murder by Nero Blanc

Blurb:  When colorful crossword editor Thompson C. Briephs turns up dead under mysterious circumstances, private detective Rosco Polycrates joins forces with a beautiful crossword editor from the victim's rival newspaper to find the killer before he or she strikes again, in an entertaining mystery accompanied by six crossword puzzles.

Why It Needs to Come Off the Shelf:  It looks really fun and I do love a good classic feeling mystery.  

The Guest Cottage - Romance Review

Goodreads:  The Guest Cottage by Lori Foster

Rating: Really Liked It (4 Stars)
Source:   Publisher

Description:  Marlow Heddings is starting over. She’s carried the outrage of her husband Dylan’s affair with a younger woman—and the expectations of his family’s powerful Chicago holdings company—long enough. Now, after another devastating twist of fate, she’s unapologetically moving on.

Arriving in tiny Bramble, Kentucky, Marlow revels in her freedom, swapping her executive suits for sundresses . . . and scouting places to open her dream boutique. Best of all is her new residence, an adorable cottage with gorgeous lake views—and a breathtaking landlord, former Marine Cort Easton. Soon they’re sharing dockside morning coffee and nighttime firefly gazing. Marlow’s new life feels like a dream.

Then Pixie Nolan arrives on her doorstep. With a shocking secret.

To Marlow’s astonishment, Dylan’s “other woman” is a desperate girl of nineteen, destitute, exhausted, and disowned by her family. Defying her manipulative in-laws’ demands, and surprising even herself, Marlow vows to lay down roots in Bramble and help Pixie get on her feet. Then they’ll part ways. But empathy has a way of forging bonds. As Marlow grows close to the hard-working, devoted young woman, she becomes something of a big sister to Pixie.

Now, with each sunrise, Marlow awakens to the life she was truly meant to live, one filled with deepening connections, supportive friendship . . . and even a second chance at love.

Genre: Romance - Contemporary

Why I Picked This Book:  The premise caught my attention as did the cover. 

My Impression:  This was such a sweet cozy read.  Was it the best written book I've ever read?  Nope.  Were the characters a little too perfect?  Definitely.  Was the concept of the town a bit ridiculous?  And then some.  Did I enjoy every single page I read?  100% and I'm really excited to see that this might be the start of a series.  

I loved Marlow and Cort though the true star of the book is Herman, the bar owner.   I enjoyed seeing Marlow find her footing and getting to know Pixie.  There are a few moments of tension but nothing to get rid of the cozy feel of the story.  This was a super quick read that was enjoyable from the first page to the last.  It's a great bit of escapist reading and now I want a dock of my own to watch sunrises on while drinking coffee.  

Would I Read More of this Series/Author? Absolutely!  I really enjoyed this one and will be looking for more from this author.

Would I Recommend this Book?  I would!  If you're looking for something sweet and cozy this would be a perfect pick.

* I received this book in exchange for an honest review.  As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *

Top Ten Tuesday - Books That Feature Travel

Today I'm linking up with Top Ten Tuesday hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl which is all about lists.  Since lists are one of my favorite things this is one of my favorite linkups!  Today's topic is Books That Feature Travel.  I'm sticking with fiction and going through my super long TBR lists.

1.  Paris by the Book by Liam Callanan - I've heard mixed reviews on this one but I'm curious.

2.  The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor - This has been on my TBR for ages and I love everything I've read by this author so I need to pick this one up.  

3.  Tara Road by Maeve Binchy - Another author I love and this sounds wonderful.

4.  A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams -Another author I love and I love different types of beach trips.

5.  Mrs. Pollifax and the Innocent Tourist by Dorothy Gilman - Mrs. Pollifax travels a lot and it's always interesting to see where she ends up.

6.  State of Wonder by Ann Patchett -I've gotten this from the library a couple of times now but have yet to read it.  It sounds really interesting.

7.  People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - I've loved one book by this author (Funny Story) and DNF'd another (Happy Place) so I need a tie breaker.

8. The Life Impossible by Matt Haig - This looks fantastic and I've heard great things about this author.

9.  The Ancestor by Danielle Trussoni - This looks super creepy and entertaining and who doesn't want to become royalty and travel to Italy?

10. Murder, She Wrote: The Queen's Jewels by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain - I can't make a list without a cozy mystery and this one involves a trip on the Queen Mary 2.

Murder Runs in the Family - Mystery Review

Goodreads:  Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry

Rating: Really Liked It (4 Stars)
Source:   Library

Description:  Amber Winslow's life has taken a serious turn for the worse. When an impulsive decision forces her to flee her former life carrying nothing but the clothes on her back, she heads to the sunny state of Arizona and the luxury accommodations of her grandmother's retirement community. Never mind that Amber's never actually met her estranged and eccentric grandmother.

As soon as she sneaks her things into Seven Ponds (a place she technically doesn't qualify for and definitely can't afford), she's shocked to learn that George Vincent, a.k.a. the Admiral, was found dead the very night of her arrival. Much to Amber's dismay, no one seems particularly distraught over the news of the Admiral's death or the disappearance of his prize pet tortoise. All anyone can talk about is a missing Vincent family heirloom, and they're quick to blame Jade for both the Admiral's murder and the theft of the priceless ring.

Amber doesn't want to admit the woman she's just met—and who accepted her without question—could be a villain, and she's determined to clear her grandmother's name no matter the cost.

Genre: Mystery 

Why I Picked This Book:  I've enjoyed other books by this author and this one sounded fun.

My Impression: This was a fun read.  Amber is out of money, out of resources, and out of options when she shows up to the retirement community that the grandmother, Jade, she's never met lives.  But before Amber is able to even start getting to know her grandmother a body is found and Jade is arrested.  

I liked watching Amber find her confidence - especially in her dealings with ex-boyfriend Bones.  She's a good investigator and the mystery was an interesting one.  The ins and outs of a retirement community is always interesting and throw in a murder investigation and it becomes doubly interesting. 

I wasn't fully satisfied with the ending and it felt a bit rushed but I enjoyed the reading experience enough that it didn't ruin the book for me.  I will definitely be on the lookout for other books by this author.

Would I Read More of this Series/Author? Absolutely! I've enjoyed everything I've read by this author.

Would I Recommend this Book? If you're looking for a cozy with quirky and unexpected characters this is a good choice.

This Week in Reading - May 18

 

It's Sunday Post time!  This is hosted by the awesome Caffeinated Book Reviewer and gives us all a chance to recap our week.

What I Got:

Death in the Countryside by Maria Malone - This looks like a good mystery and I can never resist with a working dog.  (Publisher)

Currently:

Reading:  The Spirit Moves by Carol J. Perry and The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl

Listening:  The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill by Julie Klassen

We had a nice weekend at the beach.  The weather wasn't great but it was still a good time and always good to get away for a bit.  Once we got home I got big repairs tackled (as in I hired the people to do the fixing) which was such a huge relief.  I also got some more bookshopping done which is always fun.   My reading has taken a bit of a hit.  I'm liking what I'm reading but by the time I get in bed I am wiped out feeling.  

Have a great week and happy reading!

Cards on the Table - Classic Mystery Review

Goodreads: Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie

Rating: Really Liked It! (4.5 Stars)
Source:   Publisher

Description:  A flamboyant party host is murdered in full view of a roomful of bridge players!

Mr. Shaitana was famous, as were his parties. He was also a man of whom everybody was a little afraid. So, when he boasted to Poirot that he considered murder an art form, the detective had some reservations about accepting a party invitation of cards and viewing Shaitana’s private art collection. Indeed, what began as an absorbing evening of bridge was to turn into a more dangerous game altogether…

Genre: Mystery - Classic

Why I Picked This Book:  This was the May pick for the Read Christie Challenge.

My Impression:   Oh this was a good one!  I could practically feel Christie's enjoyment as she carefully plotted this complicated yet oh so simple mystery.  This is also the first time Mrs. Oliver appears on the page.  She has long been a favorite side character of mine and that is even more so since reading Lucy Worsley's biography of Christie and reading how Christie used Mrs. Oliver to vent some of her own thoughts.

I found this to be a quick read and enjoyed the three main detectives - Superintendent Battle, Mrs. Oliver, and of course Hercule Poirot.  As well, Colonel Race makes several appearances throughout the book.  I think the mystery will keep everyone guessing and even though I had read it before I was surprised by the ending.  When I was younger I did agree with Captain Hastings that this one was a bit boring but now I'm fully on Poirot's side and find it one of the best mysteries he's been involved in.

Would I Read More of this Series/Author? Of course!  I'm looking forward to the June pick for this challenge and will be rereading this one at some point in the future.

Would I Recommend this Book? Absolutely!  This is Christie at her best.

Friday Fives - Beachy Covers on My TBR

I'm in a list making kind of mood so I thought I'd start making random five lists.  Sometimes they'll be bookish other weeks not so much.  We just got back from a beach trip and while the weather was not so great we had such a fun time.  I'm already looking forward to the next trip later this summer.  Until then, here are 5 covers on my TBR that feel like virtual beach trips.

1. The Seafront Tea Room by Vanessa Greene 

2.  Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey

3.  Boardwalk Summer by Meredith Jaeger

4.  The Friendship Club by Robyn Carr

5.  Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum

Do you have any books with beachy covers on your TBR?

Books from the Backlog - Perfectly Matched

Today I'm linking up with Carole from Carole's Random Life of Books for Books from the Backlog.  I really enjoy the chance to feature a book that's been hiding in the piles of books for far too long!

Goodreads:  Perfectly Matched by Heather Webber

Blurb:  The heat is on...

When Boston psychic Lucy Valentine finds herself involved in a group of eccentric psychics trying to learn more about their abilities, she is convinced a rare spring heat wave has flushed the crazies out of hiding.

Adding to her theory is her newest client in the Lost Loves division of Valentine, Inc., her family’s lucrative matchmaking firm. He’s an animal communicator who hires Lucy to find his purrfect mate—because his cat told him so.

But craziest of all is The Beantown Burner, a serial arsonist who is targeting private eye Sam Donahue, the brother of Lucy’s boyfriend, Sean. With the help of her kooky psychic group, Lucy must tap into abilities she didn’t know she had to catch the firebug before the fires turn deadly. What she never expected to discover is that the motive behind the flames hits a little too close to home...and her heart.

Why It Needs to Come Off the Shelf:  Not only is this the last book in a series I've read all the other books in but according to Goodreads this is the same Heather Webber who writes some of my favorite magical realism now.  

Three Books I'm Waiting For In the Next Three Months

 

There are so many great books coming out in the next few months and so many I can't wait to read!  Here are three coming out in the next three months that are at the top of my list.

June

Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell - I have really enjoyed every book I've read by Jewell and I can't wait to pick this one up.

July

Under the Stars by Beatriz Williams - It was so hard to pick just one for July but this one sounds amazing.

August

For Duck's Sake by Donna Andrews - I'd want to read this one just for the title but the fact that it's one of my favorite cozy mystery series doesn't hurt.

What books are you looking forward to reading in the next 3 months?

Birthday Season - Books I Actually Bought

 

I celebrate a birthday season instead of just one day and of course going to bookstores are part of the way I celebrate.  I've still got a bit to go but here are twelve books I've bought.

1.  The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson - This was part of a historical fiction bundle at one of our indie bookstores and it sounded really good.

2.  The Wandering Season by Aimie K. Runyan - Another book in the bundle and this one is not only an author whose books I've enjoyed in the past but involves a DNA test so I'm looking forward to it.

3.  Murder at Gull's Nest by Jess Kidd - The last book in the bundle!  I've read some good reviews for this one and it is another one that looked really good.

4.  At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities by Heather Weber - I've loved everything I've read by this author and I'm trying to get all the ones I haven't read.

5.  The Museum Detective by Maha Khan Phillips - The blurb really grabbed my attention.

6.  Emily Wilde's Encylopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett - I keep checking this out from the library but by the time I get it I don't have time to read it before it goes back so obviously I just needed to buy it.

7.  Touchstone by Laurie R. King - I picked this one up at a used bookstore and I was so excited.  I have the second book in the duology for years but have never been able to find this one until now.

8.  The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand - I finally read a book by this author earlier this year and really loved it.  The blurb really caught my eye on this one and I'm looking forward to reading it.

9.   The Riviera House by Natasha Lester - This one looks fantastic and I've read another book by this author and really enjoyed it.

10.  Our Last Days in Barcelona by Chanel Cleeton - A missing sister and a dual timeline sounds like a book for me and I've liked what I've read by this author.

11.  Picnic in Someday Valley by Jodi Thomas - I really liked the first book in this series and this is the only one that my library doesn't have so I was excited to see it in the store.

12. The Secret to Southern Charm by Kristy Woodson Harvey - I really enjoyed the first book in this series that I read last year so I had to pick up this second book.

What's a book you're really wanting to buy?  Have you read any of these?

My New TBR Jars

 

I watch a decent amount of Bookish YouTube and so many of them have TBR jars either with prompts or book titles.  I love an element of randomness and desperately wanted my own TBR jar.  While I don't have any spare jars I did find these 2 decorative boxes that were too pretty to throw away but I had never figured out what to do with them.

The first one is my Shelf TBR jar.  I took a whole bunch of index cards and wrote all the books on my shelves down.  If I had a series I just wrote the first one - or the next one I had to read - not the whole series.  It took a lot of time but I got a lot of audio book listening done and it was fun to explore my shelves.  I cut the index cards up into little slivers with one title one each one and spent a ridiculous amount of time folding them up.  Next time I'm looking for an actual book to read I just give the box a shake and pick a title.

The came the Audio Book TBR jar.  If I thought the Shelf one took awhile this one took a ridiculous amount of time.  It's at least double the size of the box for the Shelf titles and I have so many audio book titles saved in so many different platforms.  I did put a little symbol to show me what platform the book is on.  A lot of the Libby books will have to be placed on hold so when that happens I'll place that book on hold and pick another title.  I've already used this and have really been enjoying it!

I'm not really a mood reader but when I pick a book that I'm really not wanting to read than I'm going to use that as a sign that it's time for that book to come off my shelf.

Do you have any kind of random system to help you pick books?

Parting Breath - Classic Mystery Review

Goodreads: Parting Breath by Catherine Aird

Rating: Liked It (3 Stars)
Source:   Purchased

Description:  Murder in the Quadrangle

The college dons at the University of Calleshire fully expected trouble when the students planned to shake their ivory tower with a sit-in at Almstone Hall. But no one expected the very peculiar theft from a dormitory room...or the very dead body in the college quadrangle. For Detective Inspector C.D. Sloan, the ivied halls hid a host of clues - from the words whispered with the dying man's parting breath to what a madrigal singer saw. So it was only a matter of time until he uncovered the murderer hidden in the groves of academe...but could he do it before death became another victim's alma mater?

Genre: Mystery - Classic

Why I Picked This Book:  I've really enjoyed other books by this author and am trying to read through all of her books.  

My Impression:   I really enjoyed several of the previous books I've read by this author but this one was a bit of a miss for me.  This mystery got bogged down with a huge cast of characters and too many details.  There is large quantities of professors and just about the same number of students.  The reader is reminded regularly of what subject the character lectures or reads and what is going on with that specific subject.    As the book went on I found I had a hard time keeping up with who was who and I kind of stopped caring.  

When the solution was revealed I had a hard time remembering exactly who the author was talking about which definitely took the surprise and shock value down a notch.  I really like this author but this is a short book with a complicated mystery and a huge cast crammed into just over 150 pages which just got a bit jumbled feeling and confusing.  I'm looking forward to reading more from this author but this isn't one I would recommend.

Would I Read More of this Series/Author?  Absolutely!  Not every book can be a win and I've enjoyed most of what I've read from her.

Would I Recommend this Book? Not really.  I would recommend this author but this book wasn't the best representive of her work.

Friday Fives - Five Books to Take to the Beach

I'm in a list making kind of mood so I thought I'd start making random five lists.  Sometimes they'll be bookish other weeks not so much.  We have a beach trip coming up and I'm putting together my travel list!  Here are 5 books I'm planning on bringing on the trip.

1.  Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry - I love this author and this sounds like a fun quirky mystery.  

2.  Midsummer Mysteries by Agatha Christie - Short stories seem like a good choice when I have a short attention span - especially when the short stories by my favorite author.

3.  The Spirit Moves by Carol J. Perry - This is the newest in one of my favorite cozy mystery series - that also takes place at the beach!

4.  Jane of Lantern Hill by L.M. Montgomery - I love this book and have been wanting to reread this one.  

5.  A Certain Kind of Starlight by Heather Webber - I love this author and reading magical realism at the beach seems fitting.  

What would you take to read at the beach (or on the way there)?

Books from the Backlog - The Dress Shop of Dreams

Today I'm linking up with Carole from Carole's Random Life of Books for Books from the Backlog.  I really enjoy the chance to feature a book that's been hiding in the piles of books for far too long!

Goodreads:  The Dress Shop of Dreams by Menna Van Praag

Blurb:  Since her parents’ mysterious deaths many years ago, scientist Cora Sparks has spent her days in the safety of her university lab or at her grandmother Etta’s dress shop. Tucked away on a winding Cambridge street, Etta’s charming tiny store appears quite ordinary to passersby, but the colorfully vibrant racks of beaded silks, delicate laces, and jewel-toned velvets hold bewitching secrets: With just a few stitches from Etta’s needle, these gorgeous gowns have the power to free a woman’s deepest desires.
Etta’s dearest wish is to work her magic on her granddaughter. Cora’s studious, unromantic eye has overlooked Walt, the shy bookseller who has been in love with her forever. Determined not to allow Cora to miss her chance at happiness, Etta sews a tiny stitch into Walt’s collar, hoping to give him the courage to confess his feelings to Cora. But magic spells—like true love—can go awry. After Walt is spurred into action, Etta realizes she’s set in motion a series of astonishing events that will transform Cora’s life in extraordinary and unexpected ways.

Why It Needs to Come Off the Shelf:  I really enjoy magical realism and it has been too long since I've read any.

What I'm Reading - May 7th

I always have a few books going.  Here is what I'm reading and what I'm thinking about them.

Print Book:

Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie - This is the May pick for the Read Christie challenge and it's one I haven't read in a long time.  I'm really enjoying all the twists and turns and this is one of those books that you can feel Christie having a good time with the writing.

Ebook:  

The Guest Cottage by Lori Foster -  I'm really enjoying this sweet cozy read.  It's not a book that I think will stick with me but it is one that has been a pleasure to read.  This should be finished today and then I'll be starting The Spirit Moved by Carol J Perry.

Audio Book:  

What You Are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama - This was a pick from my TBR jar and is a reread.  I am loving the listen just as much as I did my first read.

Slow Read:  

The Spies of Shilling Lane by Jennifer Ryan - This ahs been on my overdue review shelf for far too long and it's one I've always meant to read.  I've just started it so I don't really have an opinion yet but I have high hopes.

What are you reading today?

Birthday Season - Ten Books I Might Buy

 

I started celebrating a birthday season a number of years ago where I try and squeeze in visits to my favorite places and my favorite activities in the 6 weeks around my birthday.  And what would a birthdya season without a trip (or two) to a bookstore!  I've got a visit planned for my favorite used bookstore and my favorite indie bookstore in the next few weeks and here are 10 books on my Maybe list.

1.  The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa - This sounds quirky and cozy and just generally lovely.

2.  The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Woods - I saw an amazing review for this one and it sounds like the kind of book I thoroughly enjoy.

3.  The Museum Detective by Maha Khan Phillips - I haven't heard much about this one but the blurb definitely caught my attention.

4.  Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn - I enjoyed the first book in this series and am really curious to see how the series expands.

5.  You Will Never by Me by Jesse Q Sutanto - I love this author's Vera Wong books and I do enjoy a creepy thriller!

6. One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman - This sounds fun and quirky and like a solid mystery.

7.  A New Take on Cake by Anne Byrn - I really enjoy this author's cookbooks and still use her Cake Doctor books that came out ages ago when I need a reliably tasty cake for something.  I'm also loving her latest cookie cookbook so this looks like a good one to pick up.

8.  The Affair of the Mutilated Mink by James Anderson - I loved the first one in this series and need to pick up the second one.  

9.  Terror in Topas by A.M. Stuart - This is the last book in a historical mystery series I've really enjoyed and I need to finish the series.

10.  The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery - I have read my copy (which I'm pretty sure I got used) to pieces so I need to pick up a new and preferably beautiful copy of one of my favorite books.

What books would you want to pick up for your birthday season celebration?

Shot Through the Book - Cozy Mystery Review

Goodreads:  Shot Through the Book (A Lighthouse Library Mystery #12) by Eva Gates

Rating: Really Liked It (4 Stars)
Source:   Publisher

Description:  The upcoming YA book festival at the Bodie Island Lighthouse Library is bringing in renowned authors from all over the world. When best selling author Todd Harrison unexpectedly visits librarian Lucy McNeil at her Outer Banks beach house after a meeting, she is puzzled by his presence, since they’re virtually strangers. After she steps inside to get him a drink, she’s shocked to discover that he’s been murdered on her deck in the few minutes she left him alone.

Not knowing why he wanted to meet with her in private, or how someone managed to kill him in the time it takes to make lemonade, Lucy is determined to help with the investigation and figure out what happened. When Heather Harrison, Todd’s widow, shows up in town, her motivations aren’t inspired by grief. She’s intending to use her husband’s tragic death to launch her candidacy for state senator and her first order of business is to go after the local police force–and Lucy herself.

Caught between an intrusive fan club mourning Todd, squabbling authors fighting for prominence in his absence, and a politically ruthless widow, Lucy must roll up her sleeves and catch the killer before the chapter closes on justice.

Genre:  Mystery - Cozy

Why I Picked This Book:  I've read and enjoyed this series since the beginning so of course I had to pick this one up!

My Impression: This series has gotten stronger as it has gone along.  I really love the character redemption of Louise Jane.   At the beginning of the series the less Louise Jane the better but as she has become a bigger part of Lucy's life and Lucy has gotten to know her more the more I enjoy her page time.  She hasn't changed but I understand her motivations now and she never fails to make me laugh.  She and library cat with attitude, Charles are probably my favorite side characters.  

The mystery was a good one.  A popular YA author has been murdered and at first glance no one really has motive to kill me.  However, as Lucy investigates, she begins to see that all might not be as it seems.  The author's wife is awful and their marriage was far from happy.  As well, his next book is going to be a direction change that might not have left all his fans happy.  The solution fit together nicely and tackled some issues that are important to be addressed.  With the way it wrapped up it wouldn't shock me if this was the last in the series and if that is the case I found it to be a satisfying ending.

Would I Read More of this Series/Author?  Absolutely!  This author has several other series under her Vicki Delany name that I really enjoy and I will always pick up another book by this author.

Would I Recommend this Book?   Definitely!  You can jump in with this one but I think it's even better if you read through the series.

* I received this book in exchange for an honest review.  As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *

This Week in Reading - May 4

It's Sunday Post time!  This is hosted by the awesome Caffeinated Book Reviewer and gives us all a chance to recap our week.

What I Got:

The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber - I'm so excited about this one.  I've really enjoyed everything I've read by her and I can't wait to read this one.  (Publisher)

Death at the Door by Olivia Blacke - I really enjoyed the first book in this kind of strange ghostly mystery so of course I had to pick up the second book! (Publisher)

Currently:

Reading:  The Guest Cottage by Lori Foster and Perfect Storm by Paige Shelton

Listening:  I'm taking an audiobook break and listening to some of my podcasts that have stacked up.  My current favorite one DNA:ID about how DNA is solving Doe cases and other cold cases.  

It was a quiet but stormy week.  We've made progress on a home repair that was a bit baffling about how to tackle so it felt really good to get some traction.  I've been doing a lot of baking which I enjoy and J and I played one of those Hunt a Killer games where you get a box of evidence to solve a mystery.  It was very fun.  So far a pretty good birthday season!  My actual birthday is this coming week and I haven't decided what I'm going to do but I feel like a bookstore trip is on the table for this week.

Have a great week and happy reading!