Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse (Cape Bay Cafe Mystery #1)
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A new culinary cozy mystery series with recipes from bestselling author Harper Lin Francesca...
Cozy Mystery Series
White Horse (White Horse, #1)
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The world has ended, but her journey has just begun. Thirty-year-old Zoe leads an ordinary life...
Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World
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When a tornado rips through town, twelve-year-old Ivy Aberdeen's house is destroyed and her family...
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (Fudge, #1)
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Life with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing. Whether...
A Voyage of Vengeance
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Lies and deception set sail on the high seas in this highly anticipated return to the Realm of...
The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 Years Old
Hendrik Groen and Hester Velmans
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Sue (5 KP) rated The Pajama Frame in Books
Apr 23, 2018
When her octogenarian friend dies and leaves interior decorator Madison Night a pajama factory, Madison is faced with a decades-old tragedy and a more recent murder. All Madison wants to do is hide from the drama, but when estranged family members and special interest groups want to get into the sealed factory, Madison realizes she is caught having to solve a mystery before she becomes the next victim.
As with previous Madison Night books, I found the character of Madison delightful and refreshing. She is no-nonsense, quirky, snarky, and a throwback to Doris Day. Who wouldn’t enjoy an independent woman that dresses and enjoys decorations from the era of the fifties and sixties? Add to the mix a love/hate relationship with the chief of police Tex and a few witty friends & neighbors; you have the perfect chemistry for a delightful cozy mystery series.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated So You Want to Talk About Race in Books
Mar 2, 2018 (Updated Mar 2, 2018)
From discussing how to approach the subject with others, to giving direct instructions for those who are willing to learn to change, there are few books out there that are as useful as Ijeoma Oluo's step by step process.
Most of all, the introduction of intersectionality, micro-aggressions and the myth of the model migrant is absolutely vital. It is one of the only books on racism I've seen in mainstream literature, that tackles issues faced by other races such as the East Asian and South Asian communities, bringing together a more diverse portrayal rather than just black, white and Hispanic.
Her own personal views are wonderful - the chapter on her 8-year-old son's choice to not pledge allegiance is utterly heartfelt, and yet she handles the situation very well. An absolute essential read.
Sue (5 KP) rated The Pajama Frame in Books
Aug 13, 2018
When her octogenarian friend dies and leaves interior decorator Madison Night a pajama factory, Madison is faced with a decades-old tragedy and a more recent murder. All Madison wants to do is hide from the drama, but when estranged family members and special interest groups want to get into the sealed factory, Madison realizes she is caught having to solve a mystery before she becomes the next victim.
As with previous Madison Night books, I found the character of Madison delightful and refreshing. She is no-nonsense, quirky, snarky, and a throwback to Doris Day. Who wouldn’t enjoy an independent woman that dresses and enjoys decorations from the era of the fifties and sixties? Add to the mix a love/hate relationship with the chief of police Tex and a few witty friends & neighbors; you have the perfect chemistry for a delightful cozy mystery series.
David McK (3372 KP) rated Victorious (The Lost Fleet, #6) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
Without giving anything away (or, at least, any more than the blurb on my edition does!), the previously hinted-at alien forces on the far side of the Syndic space also have a role to play in this novel, leading plenty of space for that to be developed in the planned next series of books: <i>The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier</i>. I may just be convinced to pick those up ...