Book Reviews for Mysteries, Thrillers, Music and More.

A Dark and Snowy Night

Written on 27 November 2023. Posted in Mysteries / Thrillers.

The cover of Sally Goldenbaum’s A Dark and Snowy Night made me smile. It’s filled with everything cozy – the warm glow of a fireplace, a curious looking cat perched on an overstuffed sofa, and outside, a soft blanket of snow is falling to the ground. It’s one of...

Death by Peppermint Cappuccino by Alex Erickson

Written on 20 November 2023. Posted in Mysteries / Thrillers.

Krissy Hancock and her friend, Rita, are busy decorating the room in the church that houses their writer’s group. Christmas is almost here and the small town of Pine Hills, Ohio is flush with plenty of holiday decorations and Christmas spirit. Krissy is the owner of...

This Is Christmas, Song By Song by Annie Zaleski

Written on 16 November 2023. Posted in General.

Now here’s a book sure to get you into the holiday spirit – and “fast!” For anyone who is a fan of music or a fan of Christmas, This Is Christmas Song By Song by Annie Zaleski gives you the interesting stories behind 100 of some of the most beloved holiday hits! The...

Final Acts, Theatrical Mysteries edited by Martin Edwards

Written on 14 November 2023. Posted in Mysteries / Thrillers.

Anthologies such as Final Acts, Theatrical Mysteries is perfect for this time of year. Whether you’re busy getting ready for the holidays or looking forward to snuggling in a cozy chair with a good story, this book is sure to please. It’s also one of the many fine...

A Nutcracker Nightmare by Christina Romeril

Written on 10 November 2023. Posted in Mysteries / Thrillers.

By page two of this tasty holiday mystery, you’ll be running for chocolate! A Nutcracker Nightmare is the 2nd installment of Christina Romeril’s Killer Chocolate Mysteries, and like a good piece of quality chocolate, it’s truly worthy of the highest of praise! The...

Murder At Midnight by Katharine Schellman

Written on 8 November 2023. Posted in Mysteries / Thrillers.

The setting is Hertfordshire, 1816. A light dusting of snow is falling on the ground. Widowed socialite, Mrs. Grantham, is hosting her grand holiday ball. Friends near and far arrive, and it is, indeed, the most festive party. Among the guests are Lily Adler (also...

A Booze & Vinyl Christmas by Andre Darlington

Written on 5 November 2023. Posted in General.

I can’t say enough great things about A Booze & Vinyl Christmas by Andre´ Darlington. It features 45 of the greatest holiday albums produced from 1949 to 2021 – talk about a wide variety…. Chapter 1: Rock the Halls: includes LPs by Johnny Mathis, James...

Murder Uncorked by Maddie Day

Written on 2 November 2023. Posted in Mysteries / Thrillers.

Mystery maven Maddie Day brings us another cozy series debut with her Murder Uncorked. This is the first in her new Cece Barton Mystery series with a beautiful wine country setting. A charming cozy read, perfect for the fall. In fact, the book opens in October in...

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