
The Sharpest Needle
Book
Ready to mingle with the stars? Hollywood's A-list takes centre stage once again in this stylish,...

Intruder by Gary Numan
Album
Deluxe hardback CD. Includes 20 page booklet with additional photos. ‘Intruder’ is Numan’s...

L.A. Noire
Video Game Watch
Amid the post-war boom of Hollywood's Golden Age, Cole Phelps, an LAPD detective is thrown headfirst...
Action Adventure

Where's my LA Metro Bus?
Navigation and Travel
App
Where’s my LA Metro Bus? Version 1.1 Developed by Alex Grinman, Brookline High School, MA This...

Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return
Book
In Persepolis, heralded by the Los Angeles Times as “one of the freshest and most original memoirs...

Ramen Assassin (Ramen Assassin #1)
Book
When life gives Kuro Jenkins lemons, he wants to make ponzu to serve at his Los Angeles ramen shop. ...
Contemporary MM Romance Mystery
Normally, I love Michael Connelly’s books, but this one felt a bit forced. The initial set up in Los Angeles was good, and as we traveled to Hong Kong, I was all in. Maybe it was the fact that I knew how the portions in Hong Kong would end, but I started to get frustrated there. While I bought the trail that Bosch followed, I felt that Bosch was too over the top in his arrogant behavior. I kept wanting him to slow down and listen to the advice others were giving him. The end of the book contains some twists that I might have bought elsewhere, but here, they felt completely forced into the story. Of course, even subpar Connelly is still worth reading; it just isn’t his strongest. Fans of the series will want to read this one since it will impact Bosch’s life for the rest of the series.

The Time of my Life
Book
In a career spanning more than thirty years, Patrick Swayze has made a name for himself on the...

Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2395 KP) rated Mother-Daughter Murder Night in Books
Jul 5, 2024
I really wanted to like this book, and there were things I did. While a bit slow, especially at the beginning, the mystery did drawn me in. On the other hand, I figured out the killer pretty early. Lana has some rough edges, and it took quite a while to warm up to her. Since most (but not all) of the book is told from her third person point-of-view, that was an issue. It helped that I liked Beth and Jack and their relationship. I was also pretty discouraged by how most of the men in the story were portrayed. The setting came to life, and I enjoyed spending time there. Overall, the book has a serious tone and is more a traditional mystery than a cozy. It’s definitely not a thriller. As I said, this was a mixed bag. I’m glad I read it, but I will hesitate before I pick up anything else from this author.

Sir Avery's Wish (Club Sensation #3)
Book
What secrets does Eli keep, and can Sir Avery keep him safe? When Avery discovers that an...
Age Gap Contemporary MM Romance Daddy / boy Hurt / Comfort