I had I, Medusa pre-ordered on Libro.FM, which, if you haven’t tried it yet, is a fantastic way to enjoy audiobooks while supporting indie bookstores. Even though I’m juggling two other reads right now, this one demanded my immediate attention once it was available on November 18th. And honestly, I’m glad I didn’t wait. As a kid,…
Who can resist a good British mystery, especially one served with charm, wit, and a perfectly timed dry remark? The Thursday Murder Club checked every box for me and then brewed an extra pot of joy on top of it. Set in a quiet retirement village in Kent, this story follows four residents who spend their Thursdays…
I absolutely adore a mystery that surprises me, and Killers of a Certain Age delivered in spades: sharp, clever, and wildly original. Deanna Raybourn’s story about four sixty-something retired assassins being targeted by their own shadowy organization had me hooked from the very first chapter. I purposefully listened to the audiobook. What makes this book stand out…
As an avid crocheter, I was immediately drawn to Hooked on Murder, the first book in Betty Hechtman’s Crochet Mystery series. The premise of a cozy whodunit centered on a group of yarn-loving sleuths felt like the perfect blend of two of my favorite things: crafting and crime-solving. I also appreciated that the protagonist, Molly Pink,…
It feels so fitting that my very first review here is The Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath, also the opening book assignment in my MBA program and the one that helped set the tone for this new chapter of growth, awareness, and purpose. This book explores how certain moments, big or small, can…
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