Theatrical Anecdotes By: Peter Hay

Re-reading this gem was an absolute delight!  Having read it 30.5 years ago, I didn't have a lot of knowledge of theatrical history.  Now I do, so a lot of the anecdotes in this book have a much deeper meaning with the full history behind them.

Broadway Anecdotes By: Peter Hay

A great read for any fan of Broadway, theatre or history!  Full of humorous tales, touching moments, biting wit and theatrical lore, Peter Hay's compilation is exquisite! 

Flesh and Fantasy By: Penny Stallings

A hybrid between Hollywood Babylon (without the salaciousness), and the great old filmdom magazines Photoplay and Confidential!  It may seem like a fluff piece about Hollywood, but it's actually fascinating the way the author looks at the history of Hollywood and all it's machinations, and it's effect on culture here and abroad.

The Hall Ball By: Ralph Carhart

I was so excited to hear my friend had a written a book!  I was less than thrilled when I found out it was about Baseball.  After reading this fascinating book about the author's journey to unite the members of the Baseball Hall of Fame with one ball (The Hall Ball), I was enthralled.  The history of the game, the towns and cities that the game effected, and that effected the game, the history of the members themselves, and the author's journey are surprisingly moving and endlessly fascinating!  Congratulations, Ralph, and your amazing accomplishment!

Killer Chardonnay By: Kate Lansing

A tasty treat for cozy fans.  A winery in Colorado, a heroine with two Prince Charmings, a killer glass of Chardonnay and twists and turns a plenty!  Great fun!

Book 2 in a new series. Publishing date unkown

Oh, the joy of knowing so many authors, who trust you with their book-babies!!!  When this one gets published, readers will snap it up and once they read the ending, they will be chomping at the bit for the third installment.  So privileged to have gotten this sneak peek at book #2!

Witch Hunt By: Cate Conte

Witch Hunt, is the first book in  Cate Conte's delightful new series.  This was such fun to read, and despite the dead body, and the 'witchy" happenings, it left me with a sense of joy after having read it. Vi (Violet Mooney), our heroine owns a crystal shop in North Harbor.  A relatively happy-go-lucky type of person, has her world turned upside down when North harbor's most reviled town councilor ends up dead, and Vi ends up in the police's cross-hairs as the main suspect.  Oh...and her mother, whom she hasn't seen since she was 5 suddenly appears (literally) to upend her life even more.  Seriously, one of the most enjoyable cozies I've read.  Can't wait for Book 2!

Overture to Death By: Ngaio Marsh

Anything related to the theatre is a winner in my book...add an ingenious murder to the mix and you've definitely got my attention.  Marsh's ability to effortlessly plant seeds of doubt among every character without making it obvious is astonishing.  The ending is completely satisfying and all the clues are there and accounted for.  Roderick Alleyn's debonair bearing and unshakeable calm, coupled with Fox's sly nonchalance is a wonderful combination!

Spinsters in Jeopardy By: Ngaio Marsh

I have to say, I wasn't all that impressed with this one.  It dragged endlessly, the main mystery took a back seat for most of the story, such that it's easy to forget about it entirely.  This one didn't capture my attention like other Alleyn mysteries have.

A Grave Mistak By: Ngaio Marsh

A lovely village, quaint characters very concerned with their gardens, ad a couple of corpses-what more could one wish for in English mystery!  Take a delightful romp through numerous gardens, a shady character, histrionics and thick Scottish accents, mix well, a dash of the dashing Alleyn and the sly, wry Fox and you've a recipe for a classic Marsh mystery.