The Scarlet Ruse by John D. Macdonald
Professional "salvage consultant" Travis McGee doesn't much care for the idea of taking on a case of missing postage stamps, no matter how valuable they apparently are. But lately Trav has been taking one of his long "installments" on his retirement and he needs to replenish his accounts. So he sits … [Read more]
Clouds and Eclipses by Gore Vidal
The Berenstain Bears Brother Bear Favorites by Jan Berenstain; Michael Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears Sister Bear Favorites by Jan Berenstain; Michael Berenstain
Clouds and Eclipses In general I tend to avoid collected stories from celebrated or beloved authors under the following circumstances: 1) they aren't really known for short stories; 2) the stories are almost exclusively from when they were very young. Some obvious exceptions occur. Philip Roth's … [Read more]
Boards: Stylish Spreads for Casual Gatherings by America's Test Kitchen, Elle Simone Scott
One more board book review because it’s birthday month and I found one in the library I’d eyed in the bookstore recently. I suppose it was only a matter of time that America’s Test Kitchen would get in on this trend, especially since the whole board thing has lasted more than a year with Boards: … [Read more]
Lumberjanes: End of Summer Adventure by Shannon Watters, Kat Leygh
So it turns out the Lumberjanes series has reached its conclusion with volume 20: “End of Summer Adventure”. This series has had ups and downs and I think the conclusion is a little mixed. On the one hand, the questions that really need answering are resolved. For example, what’s up with Rosie, … [Read more]
The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson
In The Book of Eels, Patrik Svensson interweaves what is known of the strange biology of eels with the history of human interaction and investigation of them as well as how eels have shaped his own life. The reader comes away with a much greater appreciation for these admittedly creepy creatures, … [Read more]
Outlawed by Anna North
Westerns are not a genre I usually enjoy due to the high incidence of hangings amidst the dust, however, this came highly recommended and I'm glad I read it. In Outlawed, Anna North presents an alternate history wherein a massive flu pandemic in the 1800s wiped out the majority of humanity, leaving … [Read more]
