Book Hog2
My Book reviews, book related stuff and musings on life
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Moonflower Murders By: Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz is absolutely brilliant! Moonflower Murders contains a complete Atticus Pünd novel in the middle of it. It reads differently from the Moonflowers Murders-has a completely different voice and style. Extraordinary writing! The twists and turns this mystery takes will leave the reader breathless and the endings are soooooo satisfying!
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Atticus Pünd Takes the Case By: Alan Conway (Anthony Horowitz)
A twisted tale situated at an isolated seaside town. A great many characters most of whom had reason to murder the actress and then murder her husband, but who done it? Enter Atticus Pünd, the middle mannered German detective. Pünd unravels the numerous stories and lies to get to the truth of the matter. Very reminiscent of Christie's work. A great read!
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Wolf Pack By: Will Dean
After 5 books, I still contend that Tuva Moodyson is one of the most creative and fearless characters in literature!! Wolf Pack is quiet, intense, shocking and moving all a the same time. Tuva is still the wonderfully stubborn, courageous and feeling young woman we've come to respect and admire. If you haven't met Tuva I strongly suggest you start reading this series!!
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Proof By: David Auburn
My third reading of this exceptional play. With a revival opening on Broadway this season, it was the perfect time to re-read this brilliant piece. SO many layers to peel back on the circumstances, on the characters and on the Proof (and it's myriad meanings). A fantastic play, and a great read!
Monday, March 30, 2026
Something to Look Forward To By: Fannie Flagg
God, I love Fannie Flagg! This series of stories shows humanity at its best and worts. Told with wonder, care and humanely, Flagg shows us the human condition. Her trademark, wit and warmth shine through in these stories. My favorites involved Velma-such a wonderful person. And the "characters" that populate Flagg's books are fully realized people, not characters or caricatures. I just feel better after reading a Fannie Flagg novel.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Sounds Like a Plan By: Pamela Samuels Young & Dwayne Alexander Smith
Two of my favorite authors teamed up to write a "He Said/She Said" action mystery and it did not disappoint. Jackson and Mackenzie (Mac) are dynamic characters who become entangled in several twisted plots. With plenty of action, wit, and snippy quips this is a dynamic duo with whom you'll be glad to spend your time!
Friday, March 27, 2026
Sidney Chambers and the Dangers of Temptation By: James Runcie
I don't know why, but I find the Grantchester series very soothing to read. There is just something calming about Sidney, and I adore his wife. Hildegard is a terrific foil for Sidney and her insights as to what's happening in each story are brilliant! As you can guess from the book's title, each of the stories in this installment deal with temptation, good and bad. Runcie does a great job of moving the characters along with the times without abrupt changes to the characters. Everything is very natural.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Soon to be published Crime Short By: A Friend
This soon to be published short crime story is set in 1968 and has some wonderfully developed characters. Short stories are a specific art form, and this one manages give an education, develop distinct characters and present a well plotted crime and solution. Can't wait to see this published in an anthology!
Every Day A Little Death: Crime fiction inspired by the songs of Stephen Sondheim Edited By: Josh Pachter
What a creative concept for this anthology!!! The layout of the book gives the reader a history lesson in Stephen Sondheim and shows the progression of his career. Each of the short crime stories in this anthology are brilliantly creative, well plotted and for Sondheim freaks the amount of "easter eggs" included in the stories are great fun! I just LOVED this anthology!!
Friday, March 20, 2026
Murder on the Down Low By: Pamela Samuels Young
A fascinating premise, a multi-plot mystery, with numerous characters, and Samuels Young never misses a beat and the reader is pulled along on this taut wild ride until the last nail biting moment. This series is spectacular and if you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend that you start!








