Books by Maeve Binchy
A favourite author of mine is Maeve Binchy, 1940-2012. I can’t remember when I first started to read her books but I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one of them. She makes you fall in love with the characters … Continued
Books: Maisie Dobbs
The Maisie Dobbs is a 16 book series is written by Jacqueline Winspear. Maisie is a psychologist and investigator who enlists as a nurse in WW1. Dr. Maurice Blanche was her mentor in learning to become an investigator and in … Continued
Books: Her Royal Spyness
Lady Georgiana Rannoch is 35th in line for the throne and is the heroine in Her Royal Spyness mysteries written by Rhys Bowen. Along with her good friend Belinda Warburton-Stoke and her unofficial fiance Darcy O’Mara they sleuth out mysterious … Continued
Books: The Feathering Mysteries
A Fethering Mystery is a series of books written by Simon Brett. So far there are 19 books in this series which I have been reading over the last couple of years. Jude and Carole, who are unlikely neighbours and … Continued
Books: Aunt Dimity
Are you acquainted with Aunt Dimity? She is the paranormal detective in the series by Nancy Atherton. Lori Shepherd is the main character is this series and Aunt Dimity was a very good friend of her mother. Lori’s Mom used to … Continued
Books: Tea and A Short Story
What a treat to get a new short story in the mail today from Mike Martin, author of the Sgt. Windflower books. You know I love these stories when I stop what I’m doing, make a cup of tea and … Continued
Books: Molly Murphy
Another of my favourite mystery series is written by Rhys Bowen and features Molly Murphy. Molly was introduced to us as an Irish girl fleeing from Ireland when she committed murder in self defence. She arrives via Ellis Island in … Continued
Books by Ann Purser
Ann Purser has written both the series about New Brooms and the one about Ivy Beasley. Both are enjoyable cozy mysteries to read. I finished off both series while the first lockdown of covid19 was happening. Thank goodness for borrowing … Continued
Books: Agatha Raisin
Have you met Agatha Raisin? She is a 50′s something lady who retired from London to the quiet village of Carsley in the Cotswolds in England. She rapidly got bored after her high flying PR job and needed something to do … Continued
Books – Meg Langslow Mysteries
With cold weather approaching it seems a good time to review and share some of my favourite series of cozy mystery books. I spend more time reading than outside during winter months. How about you? The first series I’m sharing … Continued
Books: A Perfect Storm
I seems I’ve been eagerly awaiting the next book in the Sgt Windflower series by Mike Martin for ages and I’m never disappointed when I finally get my copy of it. It was a good mail day last week when … Continued
Re-reading a Favourite Series
I am starting to re-read a favourite series of mine by Mike Martin. I’ve been enjoying the Sgt Windflowers books since they first came out. This series is set in Newfoundland RCMP officer stationed in Grand Bank. I really enjoy … Continued
Books: Fire, Fog and Water
I always eagerly await the next book in the Sgt Windflower series by Mike Martin. I’m never disappointed when I finally get my copy of it. The latest book in the series is Fire, Fog and Water. There are now … Continued
Books: Christmas in Newfoundland
Christmas in Newfoundland, Memories and Mysteries is the latest book by Mike Martin. Mike writes the series of light mystery gendre of books about Sgt. Windflower, who is an RCMP officer stationed in Newfoundland. I love books set in Canada … Continued
Books: Darkest Before the Dawn
Darkest Before the Dawn by Mike Martin is the seventh book in the Sgt. Windflower series set in Newfoundland, Canada. The series is about Winston Windflower, an RCMP officer, who is stationed in Grand Banks, Newfoundland. It is not just … Continued