I was drawn to Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon for a number of reasons. First, it was a gift from my sister-in-law who has...

Like many, my favorite books or listens frequently come via friends or colleagues. That’s how I learned about The Personal Librarian by...

Sometimes I want a book that makes me laugh or transports me to another world; one that immerses me in a time, place, or situation that’s...

I passed over Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus’ debut novel when it came out in 2022. I passed over it when it stayed on the New York...

I picked up Stacey Abrams’ novel, While Justice Sleeps, out of curiosity. I was wondering if someone so well-known in the political arena...

The last two weeks in August, I was in the mood for something light to listen to on my morning writing break, typically a walk with views...

I’m not what you would call a good cook. I’m better than my mother was, which is something. Sure, I can manage when needed, generally...

Typically, my “fun” reads are mysteries and thrillers, followed by historical fiction. This month, my favorite was the latter -...