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Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels: The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, and The Case of Baker Street Station by Serena Blasco 3.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Bull in the Darkness and the One-Eyed Dog: Scenes from the Life of a Country Veterinarian by Robert T. SharpSecond book of entertaining stories from an Ohio veterinarian. Dr. Sharp writes, "Here are some new examples of why most veterinarians think we have the world's coolest job."
The tales are funny, touching, sad, tragic, uplifting, and more. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Linda CastilloIn this addition to the series, Police Chief Kate Burkholder investigates the brutal murder of a young Amish man on Rumspringa.
Good mystery set in Painters Mill, Ohio. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Philipp SchottThis Dr. Bannerman Vet Mystery is set in a Canadian town in early spring. It features animal desecration, Nordic cults, murder, tattoos, and a good sniffer dog.
Engaging cozy-ish mystery in an interesting setting. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Yesterday, I finished reading the novel "A Gilded Lady" by Elizabeth Camden.
This is a novel centered on the lives of 2 people in Washington DC (Nathaniel Trask, who works for the Treasury Department and Caroline Delacroix, who is a secretary to the First Lady) from vastly different backgrounds who work in the White House during the McKinley Administration (1900 to 1901) and the traumatic and seismic events that challenge them and yet help to forge a strong bond between them.
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This is a novel centered on the lives of 2 people ..."
This sounds interesting. 🙂
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by T.C. BoyleGlobal warming is real and T.C. Boyle highlights some of the unfortunate consequences in this seriocomic, climate fiction novel. California is getting drier, Florida is getting wetter, and we observe the effects through the eyes of a family split between the coasts.
Compelling story with interesting characters 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Linda ReillyIn this 2nd book in the 'Grilled Cheese Mysteries' series, restaurateur/amateur sleuth Carly Hale investigates the murder of a fellow restaurant owner.
Entertaining cozy. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Chelsea HandlerI liked Chelsea's talk show and find her books funny and entertaining. In this book, Chelsea tells stories about her life, family, friends, trips, boyfriends, and more. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Stephen McCranie's Space Boy Omnibus Volume 2
by Stephen McCranie 4.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
by Tim Probert 4.0 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Ivy PochodaIn this novel, author Ivy Pochoda explores violence in women, and through the lives and actions of her characters, speculates about what made them vicious. Is violence an innate characteristic? Or does it stem from poverty, harassment, molestation, injustice, brutality, and the like.
Compelling story. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Matthew SingerGene Siskel and Roger Ebert are arguably the best known film reviewers in the history of cinema. Author Matt Singer tells us all about the movie critics, and their Siskel & Ebert film review shows, in this book.
The book is entertaining, informative, funny, and poignant. A must read for movie fans. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A few days ago, I finished reading the novel The Long View by Elizabeth Jane Howard, one of my favorite writers. She is best known for her "Cazalet Chronicles" series of historical novels set in the UK between the late 1930s and 1958. 
I have forced myself to finished this book
, because I wanted to see how much more similarities there were between Tawna’s hero and heroine to my hero and heroine from my 13 years ongoing story Trespassing. My story Trespassing is posted on Goodreads as a writing challenge story and yes, I am still writing on it, because it is no where finished. My story started in 2010 and Tawna’s story was published on Amazon in 2022. Too bad that I couldn’t have left a review on Amazon, because of their $50.00 policy now. I have been a member of theirs since 1998, but haven’t bought anything from them since 2022. I had gotten her book for free. I did remark on her book on here though.
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, because I wanted to see how much more similarities there were between Tawna’s hero and heroine to my hero and heroin..."So.....are the stories similar?
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by Lilian Jackson BraunJournalist and amateur sleuth Jim Qwilleran - with the help of his Siamese cats - investigates 'accidents' on Breakfast Island.
Enjoyable cozy mystery. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Barbara wrote: “ So.....are the stories similar? The characters are similar.
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by James ComeyIn former FBI Director James Comey's first novel, U.S Attorney Nora Carleton prosecutes a Mafioso and searches for a politician's killer.
Good legal thriller with colorful characters. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery": The Authorized Graphic Adaptation
by Miles Hyman 3.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by M.T. EdvardssonThe story, set in Sweden, revolves around the death of a wealthy couple in their luxurious house. Various people in the couple's orbit come to the attention of the police.
Good suspense story. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Martin Cruz SmithIn this book in the 'Arkady Renko' series, set in the summer of 2021, the Russian police detective searches for the missing daughter of a gangster.
Timely story, set when Russia is about to invade Ukraine. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Matt Baume In this book, Baume traces the increasing presence of LGBTQ+ characters in American sitcoms, and writes about the evolving politics and social culture of the times.
Interesting and entertaining. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Craig JohnsonIn this first book in the Sheriff Walt Longmire series, Walt investigates what appear to be revenge killings. This series inspired the Longmire TV show....which is very good.
I enjoyed the book. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by David RosenfeltIn this first book in the Andy Carpenter series, set in Paterson, New Jersey, attorney Andy defends a convicted killer who gets a new trial.
Good story. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Anne PerryIn this addition to the 'Daniel Pitt' series, set in the early 1900s, the barrister - a rising attorney at the British law firm fford Croft and Gibson - assists in prosecuting a shady business mogul.
Good suspenseful story. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Janet EvanovichIn this addition to the comical 'Stephanie Plum' cozy mystery series, the bail enforcement agent has to rescue Connie Rosolli, the office manager of Vinnie's Bail Bonds.
Fun cozy mystery. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Casebook of the Black Widowers
by Isaac Asimov (Black Widowers #3) (3.5 stars)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Jo NesbøIn this addition to the 'Harry Hole' series, the retired Norwegian police detective helps search for a serial killer who has a very bizarre technique.
Good book. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished reading today the novel "After Anne" by Logan Steiner.
It's a novel based on the life of Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942), best known as the writer of the 1908 international best-selling novel Anne of Green Gables.
The Witness by Nora Roberts.Hot Ice Nora Roberts
The Wife Before by Shanora Williams
The Perfect Ruin by Shanora Williams
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Bizarre: The Most Peculiar Cases of Human Behavior and What They Tell Us about How the Brain Works by Marc DingmanIn this book Marc Dingman discusses the human brain, and disorders that result when the brain malfunctions.
Chock full of fascinating examples. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Sandman Vol. 4: Season of Mists
by Neil Gaiman (Issues 21 - 28) 4.0 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Spencer QuinnMrs. Plansky, a wealthy retiree, takes measures when she's the victim of a cyberscam.
Good 'cozy thriller.' 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by R.F. KuangA struggling novelist steals the manuscript of a dead friend and publishes it as her own.
Engaging sardonic novel. 4 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory
by Sarah Polley 4.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Patrick deWittThe life of a solitary retired librarian opens up when he becomes a volunteer at a senior center with a batch of eccentric residents.
Good story with elements of comedy and drama. 3.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Sarah Polley 4.5 s..."I liked this book. 🙂
Ms. Tree, Vol. 3: The Cold Dish
by Max Allan Collins 3.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by David RosenfeltIn this addition to the 'Andy Carpenter' series, the Paterson, New Jersey defense attorney represents a Hollywood actress accused of murder.
As always, lots of humor in the mystery story. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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