Brit-Lit Picks

I thoroughly enjoy a cheeky British movie or sitcom, and my reading habits follow a similar pattern.  Brit-Lit Picks is where I share reviews of mysteries steeped in tea and fog to contemporary tales full of heart and humor. These selections highlight books either set in the United Kingdom or written by brilliant British authors.

Settle in, preferably with a cuppa, and enjoy stories that feel wonderfully, unmistakably British.

~RR

☕ Thursday Murder Club 

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…

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🔪 Killers of a Certain Age 

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…

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