Death Bee Comes Her By: Nancy Coco

While the setting was written well enough to evoke the small town I grew up in and seemed quaint and charming, the same can't be said for the rest of this cozy. I didn't get a sense of who the main characters were-nothing about them stood out and grabbed my attention. So pretty scenery...yes, quirky, interesting characters...meh, well plotted mystery...nope! Nothing about how the murder or the investigation or the reveal was remotely believable, and not everything was explained. It fell completely flat and felt rushed. This read more like a first draft than a finished product.  

Masterpiece: America's 50-Year-Old Love Affair with British Television Drama By: Nancy West

Oh, how I do Love Masterpiece and Mystery, and oh how I LOVE this book.  Charting the inception of Masterpiece Theater, and thus giving a history of television, this wonderfully detailed look at Masterpiece is tightly written and full of jaw dropping facts about this classic and timeless show.  Detailing how and why Masterpiece is so popular in the states, the reader is led on a journey through television history, politics, culture, cultural shifts, performances, locales and a enduring qualities, that have presided over Masterpiece for the past 50 years.  Masterpiece Theater made it's debut 39 days before I did and I've been with it ever since!!!!

Richard Castle's Storm Season By: Brian Michael Bendis and Emanuela Lupacchino

I LOVE the graphic novels of the Storm series. So excited that the next installment will be a 5 comic series. This was such a brilliant idea! 

 

Richard Castle's Deadly Storm By: Brian Michael Bendis & Lana Medina

Loved that "Richard Castle" has put out one of the Storm stories! Loved that it was a graphic novel-brought me back to my days of comic book geekdom! Now how about putting out the Storm novels that are listed in the graphic novel, like the Nikki Heat series?!

Watchmen By: Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons

Every time I read this brilliant novel I notice something new. This extraordinary story just keeps on giving.  If you haven't read it, you must! 

Mycroft and Sherlock: The Empty Birdcage By: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & Anna Waterhouse

Another twisted tale of intrigue, murder and international concerns from Abdul-Jabbar & Waterhouse.  Two seemingly unconnected mysteries have Myrcoft and Sherlock on different paths, until the very end when their paths cross and the mysteries mesh.  A great read!!

Inheritance By: Christopher Paolini

Although a bit long, I felt this was a fitting conclusion to this series.  The majority of the story lines were wrapped up, plenty of action and plenty of heart.  I'd still like to know more about Angela, but (if you read the acknowledgements like I do), that isn't going to happen-which in a way leaves the door open should Mr. Paolini wish to return to this wonderful world which he created!

 

5th book in an establshed series To Be Published: Later in 2021

So lucky to get to read books before they are published!!!!!

Fans of this series are in for a real treat when this is published!  By far, this is my favorite in the series!  The twists and turns are lightening fast and no one is who they appear to be in this tightly plotted mystery!

The Vanishing Half By: Brit Bennett

The Vanishing Half is a PHENOMENAL read!!!!!  I'm at a loss for words as to how moving, infuriating, hopeful and loving this book is!  Ms. Bennett has written one of the best books I've ever read! (and if you know me-that's really saying something!)

Hamnet By: Maggie O'Farrell

WOW! A stunning read! Family, unconditional love, a mother's grief versus a father's grief. Hamnet is a riveting and moving story originally told and full of heart. Just, WOW!