Author Archives: Jenn

Review: Home of the Braised (White House Chef Mystery) by Julie Hyzy

Series: A White House Chef Mystery (Book 7) Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: Berkley; First Berkley Prime Crime Edition edition (January 7, 2014) ISBN: 9780425262382 Source: Personal copy (ebook) With the White House staff adjusting to a new chief usher and … Continue reading

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Review: The Silence of the Llamas (Black Sheep Knitting Mysteries) by Anne Canadeo

Series: Black Sheep Knitting Mysteries Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: Gallery Books ISBN: 978145164479 Source: Publisher Ellie and Ben Krueger moved to Plum Harbor to fulfill their dream of raising llamas.  As hosts of a grand opening fiber festival, they are thrilled at the exposure the … Continue reading

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Review: By Cook or by Crook (Five-Ingredient Mysteries) by Maya Corrigan

Series: A Five-Ingredient Mystery Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Kensington (November 4, 2014) ISBN: 9781617731389 Source: Personal copy   RECIPE FOR A DELICIOUS FIVE-INGREDIENT MYSTERY Take a burned-out cookbook publicist. Stir in a crusty codger. Toss with a large helping … Continue reading

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Review: Paging the Dead (Family History Mystery) by Brynn Bonner

Series: A Family History Mystery Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: Gallery Books; Original edition (March 12, 2013) ISBN: 9781451661866 Source: Publisher Sophreena McClure and her business partner,  Esme Sabatier, make it their business to research the family history and genealogy of  their … Continue reading

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Review: Murder at the Book Group by Maggie King

  Series: Book Group Mysteries Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages Publisher: Pocket Books (December 30, 2014) ISBN: 9781476762463 Source:  Publisher Hazel Rose and her friend Carlene formed Murder on Tour, a mystery book group,  to discuss books set in a … Continue reading

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2014 Cozy Mystery Week: The Kick Off

I’m excited to be kicking off the third annual cozy mystery week!  I started this themed week in 2012 as an excuse/reason to curl up with some cozy mysteries. I look forward to it, fondly, each year! While the reviews/posts … Continue reading

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Product Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab® 4 NOOK® 7.0

*Note: This is not a sponsored post. I purchased the Samsung Galaxy Tab® 4 NOOK® 7.0 and I am not receiving compensation for this review.* I’m known to be a bit of a tech whore; I always have to have (or … Continue reading

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A Month in Review: November 2014

  Yikes! Where did November go? How did it get to be December already? As the weather cools, I prefer to spend most of my time at home, comfortably curled up with a book. Despite having a short (ok, a … Continue reading

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2014 Thankfully Reading Weekend: The Wrap-UP

Yet another Thankfully Reading Weekend comes to a close! While I didn’t get nearly as much reading accomplished as I planned, I did enjoy the time spent visiting my family. Thank you all for participating, especially those who participated on Twitter! … Continue reading

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2014 Thankfully Reading Weekend: Day Three

It’s day three of Thankfully Reading Weekend!  How did everyone do yesterday? I didn’t get nearly as much reading done yesterday as I would have liked; We’re in Ohio visiting family. We’re heading home tomorrow and I’m sure I’ll get plenty … Continue reading

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