I was in between books, knowing that one I had on hold would arrive in a day or two. I normally would wait to start a book in that situation, but the title of this one caught my eye. When I read the synopsis and saw it involved time travel, I picked it up. The … Continue reading Book Recommendations – Before the Coffee Gets Cold
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Book Recommendation – Famous Last Words
A couple years ago, I stumbled on a really good mystery/time travel story - Wrong Place, Wrong Time. It was written by an unfamiliar artist to me named Gillian McAllister. I wrote about the book here. I was excited to hear that a new book from her would hit the shelves in 2025. As soon … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Famous Last Words
Book Recommendation – The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife
“You’ll never regret being kind even when people aren’t kind to you.” The truth quoted above is just one of many I found inside my latest read. I added it to my "Want to read" list after seeing the title. "Borrowed life" intrigued me. Author Anna Johnston was new to me as well. I wasn't … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife
Book Recommendation – I Hope This Finds You Well
When I read the premise of this book, it peaked my interest. Can you imagine if you were able to read your co-workers messages to each other? Would you want to know what they think about you? What could you do with the information? I was anxious to find out. Natalie Sue's "I Hope This … Continue reading Book Recommendation – I Hope This Finds You Well
Book Recommendation – The Demon of Unrest
This book has been on my "To read" list for a bit. A co-worker read it before me and said how much she loved it. So as soon as I had finished the book I was reading, I got ahold of this one - The Demon of Unrest. As someone who loves history, I truly … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Demon of Unrest
Book Recommendation – The JFK Conspiracy
I love history. I love reading historical fiction and historical non-fiction. In 2019, Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch began their "Conspiracy" series. It started with The First Conspiracy about the filed plot to kill George Washington. Then there was The Lincoln Conspiracy which was about a failed plot to kill Lincoln. This was followed by … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The JFK Conspiracy
Book Recommendation – The Naked Truth
If you are looking for something to make you chuckle, laugh or guffaw, may I suggest a book I just finished? The Naked Truth by Leslie Nielsen. If you have been a reader of this blog for awhile, you are aware of my silly sense of humor. Airplane!, Top Secret, and the Naked Gun Trilogy … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Naked Truth
Book Recommendation – Looking For Calvin and Hobbes
Growing up I was a huge fan of the Sunday comics. There were quite a few that I read daily, one of which was Calvin and Hobbes. This book was suggested to me by a friend who knew I liked the strip. I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw the title, but it … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Looking For Calvin and Hobbes
Book Review – The Author’s Guide To Murder
I recently finished The Author's Guide To Murder by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White. I've had luck in the past with books written by more than one author, but this one wasn't all I had hoped for. Before I give my brief thoughts, let's looks at the Goodreads synopsis: Agatha Christie meets Murder, She … Continue reading Book Review – The Author’s Guide To Murder
Book Recommendation – The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie
My wife suggested this book to me. She is really into Freida McFadden. She told me that she thought I would like it because it was "my sense of humor." It is a novella, so it is a quick read. My wife was right. It was a silly book with great satirical humor. There were … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie