The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah is a new murder mystery featuring Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. Love Agatha Christie, love Poirot, loved this book!
Jan Karon's Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good is her latest addition to the Mitford Series. The Mitford Series and Fr. Tim rock, but I think the writing itself is getting a little disjointed. Wait for the paperback, or Kindle it.
One of my favorite authors, Louise Penny does not disappoint in The Long Way Home. Chief Inspector Gamache is fascinating as always, and this investigation into the far reaches of Canada takes the reader to a place filled with incredible beauty and skin-crawling creepiness. Terrific!
Sunshine on Scotland Street is the latest in probably my favorite series by Alexander McCall Smith. Everyone who lives in or around 44 Scotland Street is a character, but I am definitely a fan of adorable, put-upon, mother-smothered Bertie. Don't worry, Bertie! Things seem to be looking up. Read and find out how.
Carl Hiaasen is known for his riotous adult books featuring crazy Floridians, but Skink No Surrender is his first book for teens. That's not to say adults won't like it. I did! To read him is to love him.
Another funny man: Dave Barry. Dave Barry Slept Here is vintage Dave Barry. I like Dave Barry. I vote for Dave Barry for president of everything.
On a more serious note, if you liked Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford, you will love Songs of Willow Frost. Sweet and heartbreaking but totally worth a read.
And now for some serious escapism in the form of Nora Roberts. The Cousin O'Dwyer Trilogy of Dark Witch, Shadow Spell and Blood Magic. Includes Irish castles, spooky woods, horses, dogs, falcons and hot witches of the male AND female variety. Nothing else required.
The Apothecary and The Apprentices by Maile Meloy. Books one and two of a new series aimed at younger readers, but again for anyone who likes a good story. Takes place in the 50's and brings back memories of bomb drills, black lists and commie paranoia. Not to worry, as usual the kids save the day.
The Care and Management of Lies by Jacqueline Winspear is a stand-alone novel NOT featuring Maisy Dobbs. It DOES give the reader a very real picture of the home front during WWI. I LOVE this author, but do not read if you are depressed.
Adios, amigos! Ciao, amici! Au revoir! Until I feel like writing again...TBC
Ahhhh!! Sad for us!! I hope you feel like writing again soon! Thanks for all your past posts!
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