“See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream.” ~ Ray Bradbury ~ see details little things appreciate the world around nature’s marvels, beauty mysteries to unfold engage curiosity connections reveal symmetry symbiotic wonders all around nature’s blessings unfold with loving grace ~ This week Ritva invited us to notice small details in the world…| writing to freedom
2014 police procedural mystery. Nobody is terribly surprised when one of the residents of the upmarket care home Marigold House is found dead; it's what the place is for, after all. But the post-mortem throws up something unexpected.| RogerBW's Blog: Latest posts
Sakae Kusama’s The Troublesome Guest of Sotomura Detective Agency is a one-shot manga which features a private investigator (Matsuda Kei) and a former classmate (Kamiko) who ends up running into […]| Nicky @ The Bibliophibian
James Henry Alistair’s Pagans is set in an interesting world in which the Norman invasion of 1066 never happened, and Britain is divided into Norse, Saxon and indigenous British contingents which […]| Nicky @ The Bibliophibian
An interactive tale full of ghosts| Sifa Elizabeth Reads
You know, it would really save a lot of us a headache if publishers would make it clear on the cover when a book is the third installment in a series. I’ve found myself in this frustrating situation far too many times—like that one time I stumbled upon Wendi Corsi Staub's The Butcher's Daughter at Dollar General, picking it for a mere $3, probably more than a year or two ago. I remembered reading a few of her books ages ago and figured, “Why not?” I’m cursed with this habit of picki...| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
In a world overflowing with detective stories, it often feels like the genre has been dipped in a monotonous gray, devoid of the vibrant flair that once set the greats apart. Let's face it—most modern-day detective novels are little more than factory-produced fluff, relying on formulas as tired as a well-worn trench coat. If you stripped the authors' names from the covers, you’d be hard-pressed to distinguish one from another. Enter Mason Cross’s Presumed Dead, the fifth installment in ...| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
You Belong Here by Megan Miranda is a psychological thriller that explores the weight of past trauma, the...| books that slay
The World’s Greatest Detective and Her Just Okay Assistant by Liza Tully is a suspenseful mystery that follows...| books that slay
When You Disappeared by John Marrs is a gripping tale about the unraveling of a family’s life after...| books that slay
We Won’t All Survive by Kate Alice Marshall is a thrilling survival story that explores the psychological and...| books that slay
The Disappearing Act| Reads & Knits
The Murder of My Aunt| Reads & Knits
The Sussex Downs Murder| Reads & Knits
Oracle| Reads & Knits
Title: Shiver by Allie ReynoldsRating: 4 stars (🌟🌟🌟🌟)| Reads & Knits
Death on the Cherwell| Reads & Knits
The Pint of No Return| Reads & Knits
Eight Perfect Murders| Reads & Knits
The Case of the Famished Parson| Reads & Knits
The Pact| Reads & Knits
Title: Death of a Busybody by George BellairsRating: 4 stars (🌟🌟🌟🌟)| Reads & Knits
Magpie Murders| Reads & Knits
Crossed Skis: An Alpine Mystery| Reads & Knits
Who Is Maud Dixon| Reads & Knits
As we inch closer to weather that actually feels like autumn, it has an impact on my reading choices. At first, I find myself reading more cozy reads and romance, but then when the days are short and the weather is cold and icky, I find myself reading […]| Leah's Books
Brooke Parkin is facing one of her worst fears – not just school in general, but starting a new school in the run up to Christmas. Thankfully, the school has a positive Learning Support department, and the other children in the Neurokind Club, along with an understanding form tutor, and she starts to believe that […]| In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel
1301 and while a peace – a very fragile peace – exists between England and France, all is not well in the English court. A promise has been made that the future Edward II will marry Philip IV of France’s daughter Isabella, but the existence of Edward’s former mistress, Lady Belmont, is something of a […]| In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel
Anthony Mallaby’s life has led him to Little Wokeham. A doctor in the declining years of his career for a number of reasons, he has taken the role of a GP in the village. He soon becomes close to t…| In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel
The middleclass suburb of Matchdown Park is all agog. First, newspaper editor Julian Townsend divorced his wife, Susan, and moved away. Then Susan’s neighbour, Louise North started welcoming …| a hot cup of pleasure
It's been a little while since I read a Wrexford and Sloane Mystery -- in fact, two new books in the series have been released since I read Murder at the Merton Library in the summer of 2024. Happily, I was able to slip right back into their world and revel in being with this quirky and eclectic cast of characters who have become my imaginary friends. And I have another to look forward to!| The Edge of the Precipice
Monday 20th October to Sunday 26th October sees readers coming together for the 1925 Club Challenge hosted by Karen of kaggsybookishramblings and Simon at Stuck in a Book. I haven’t read any Agatha Christie before so this was my first book from the world famous author. Thank you 1925 Club for making me finally get […]| Volatile Rune
Have you ever read so many books that your brain starts to resemble a cluttered attic, full of forgotten treasures and dusty memories? That's where I find myself with Mary Kubica; I could've sworn I’d come across her writing before, yet her titles remain elusive, save for the one in my hands today—Local Woman Missing. I’m at a loss as to whether I picked it up from a dollar store or a thrift store, which is mildly alarming. Either I’m starting to lose my grip on reality or my overflow...| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
Toby life hack #19- no one can tell if you’ve gotten covered in blood again if you’re already covered in blood! Life has been pretty uneventful since the end of Titania’s hijacking of faerie reality. Everyone’s just quietly trying to get over their well earned PTSD. Toby herself is about two weeks from giving birth and has been sitting at home enjoying the pampering that Tybalt and her housemates have been smothering her with without going insane at all… Hahahahaha yeah she’s abou...| Cannonball Read 17
What a kooky mystery book. My mom was visiting for the last few days and she and I love to get our blankets and read (which we indulged in doing) so she was perfectly placed to ask me what was going on within the fun orange cover of this book. The quick logline doesn’t really capture the vibe of the| Cannonball Read 17
Although I mostly avoid books written by celebrities (or even worse books 'written' by celebrities) like the plague, there are honourable ex...| brianclegg.blogspot.com
I stumbled upon a ten-cent paperback of The School Trip nestled inside a dusty cardboard box at my local thrift store. The name on the cover, Miranda Smith-I, rang a bell. I’d seen her mentioned in countless Kindle sales, yet I’d never ventured into her world of words. Why, you ask? Well, her covers and titles seemed to blend into the mysterious crowd, nothing beckoning me to pick them up. But on a whim, fueled by curiosity, I decided to give The School Trip a shot.| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
Free epub ebook download of the Standard Ebooks edition of The Clue: A young woman is found dead under mysterious circumstances, and the discovery of a single but significant clue ends up uncovering more than anyone could have expected.| standardebooks.org
A worn-out used book can tell a million stories, and I stumbled upon one such tale—a well-loved Minotaur paperback edition of A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham—while rummaging through the dusty shelves of a thrift store. The title popped out like a neon sign in a dimly lit alley, and I recognized it from my many Kindle scrolling sessions. This particular copy, with its creased spine and warped pages, spoke of a life lived; it looked older than its 2022 release date, hints of water...| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
Raise your hand if you like FREE books! A Killer Strikes, the first in what will be a twelve book series, is perma free so make sure to click the link below to get your copy. While this author was babysitting alone in a secluded setting, she heard voices outside – and that was after … Continue reading #BadMoonRising A Killer Strikes (A Shade Darker #1) by Georgia Rose #thriller #suspense #FREEbook| Books and Such
More fur baby cuteness! Today’s author is among those of us ruled by feline overlords who “help” with writing. Need recommendations for ghost tours? She offers several. Her featured novel releases November 4th. Welcome Joan Hall! Has a movie or book scared you so much you couldn’t sleep? Which one? Ten to Midnight with Charles … Continue reading #BadMoonRising Edge of Twilight (Legends of Madeira) by Joan Hall #mystery #thriller #bookgiveaway| Books and Such
Today’s author writes a delightful series of novels for the young and young at heart (I adore them), and she’s here with the newest addition that released earlier this month. Read on to learn how a tarot card reading helped her make an important life decision. Welcome Darlene Foster! Have you ever played with a … Continue reading #BadMoonRising Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bog by Darlene Foster #childrensbooks #mystery #bookgiveaway| Books and Such
This 10th anniversary is a year of firsts – poetry and now an audio drama which features today’s author as a performer! He chooses The Overlook Hotel over prom with Carrie for a humorous but very relatable reason. Welcome Anthony D.P. Mann! Would you rather spend a night in The Overlook Hotel with Jack Torrance … Continue reading #BadMoonRising The Fantastic Adventures of Sherlock Holmes featuring Anthony D.P. Mann #mystery #audiodrama #giveaway| Books and Such
Another new author and publisher sib today! After a freaky experience in her teens, she gives a wide berth to Ouija boards. She’s here with the first book in a trilogy (as well as an adorable fur baby), and the final book released earlier this month – no waiting for sequels! Welcome Sherri L. Dodd! … Continue reading #BadMoonRising Murder Under Redwood Moon by Sherri L. Dodd #paranormal #thriller #mystery| Books and Such
Book Title – The Killing StonesAuthor – Ann CleevesGenre – Crime Fiction/ Murder MysteryPublisher – St Martin’s PressPublication Date – 7th October 2025⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Killing Stones – Ann Cleeves Publisher’s BlurbFor the first time since the beloved Shetland series, Detective Jimmy Perez is back. He’s traded the stark beauty of Shetland for the wild isolation … Continue reading "The Killing Stones – Book Review"| Wicked Witch's Blog
I feel greedy. I have so many books, yet I want so many more.| Voice of Reason
I know what you're wondering, and yes, I read books during my Japan trip!| Voice of Reason
Dive into Randall Silvis's 'When All Lights Fail'—a gripping tale that teeters on the edge of suspense but leaves you yearning for a stronger climax.| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
Holly Jackson has become one of the biggest names in the book world in the last couple of years. Feels like I see her books everywhere and those who do post about them are raving about how great they are. … Continue reading →| Nashville Book Worm
From classic horror to creepy camp, we’ve put together a list of the best halloween audiobooks to give you all the chills. The post 14 Halloween Audiobooks for a Scary Listening Experience appeared first on Libro.fm Audiobooks.| Libro.fm Audiobooks
Free epub ebook download of the Standard Ebooks edition of The Murders in Praed Street: An eccentric scientist investigates a series of shocking murders that terrorize London.| standardebooks.org
Dead Girls Talking by Megan Cooley Peterson My Rating: 4 stars! Cover Rating: 8/10 I think this cover is so pretty and it definitely was a big part of why I picked this book up. Publisher: Holiday House Publish Date: June 18th, 2024 Number of Pages: 288 Received: Netgalley provided an e-arc in exchange for…| The Book Raven
Can't wait to curl up & watch these!| Brit + Co
Free epub ebook download of the Standard Ebooks edition of The Lazy Detective: An indolent detective gets a case which leads him to suspect a hitherto untouchable criminal.| standardebooks.org
Hi friends, happy Monday! I hope you’re all doing well! Today I’m posting my review of Ragnar Jónasson’s novel, Death at the Sanatorium.| Meghan's Whimsical Explorations & Reviews
Local Woman Missing is a highly engrossing suspense novel that explores the disappearance of two seemingly unrelated people and the toll it takes on family and neighbors over a decade later. A cleverly engineered plot that provides several surprising twists makes this story a winner for me. This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links. As […]| Book Thoughts from Bed
On June 26, Ari Tison, YA Pura Belpré and Walter Dean Myers Award-winning author revealed through Instagram the cover to her first YA mystery novel in prose called Together We See, set to be released Summer 2026! This Latinx Indigenous murder-mystery novel set in Costa Rica follows Ulá Dominguez who searches for the answers behind… Continue reading ‘Together We See’ by Ari Tison Cover Reveal| The Booked Shelf
It’s the season to relax in the sun with a good book! Here’s what our staff is enjoying, from history to thrillers to fantasy and beyond. Eva Lopez, Content Development... READ MORE The post Agate Staff Reads: Summer Reading 2022 appeared first on Agate Publishing.| Agate Publishing
Cozy mystery new releases for October! Well, spooky season is officially here, and while I read murder mysteries year round, there’s something extra special about reading a mystery in October … The post Coming soon! Cozy Mystery new releases for October 2025 appeared first on book frolic.| book frolic
A Very Bookish Murder is the third book in the Ally McKinley Mysteries by Dee MacDonald, a brilliant cozy mystery series set in a tiny Highland village of Locharran. Title: … The post A Very Bookish Murder by Dee MacDonald [review] [blog tour] appeared first on book frolic.| book frolic
Murder on the Marlow Belle is book 4 in the Marlow Murder Club series by Robert Thorogood, which has recently been turned into a TV show.| book frolic
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard OsmanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars “I am learning that it is important to stop sometimes, and just have a drink and a gossip with friends, even as corpses start to pile …| books are life
CGM takes an exclusive first-look at Fumi Games' classic cartoon styled FPS Mouse: P.I. For Hire!| CGMagazine
I have been looking forward to this book for months and months! I very much enjoyed the first McCade Family Novel, Song of the Valley, when I read that a couple of years ago, but I liked Shadows of the Valley even more!| The Edge of the Precipice
I personally owe a lot to this wonderful novel. It inspired my own Spirit of the Place, of which a reviewer said, ‘It reads like a starter pack for Possession.’ Was this a put-down or praise? I chose praise, because, though not intentionally, that’s what, in effect, it is. I remember back in 1990, when the opinions of the Booker panel were televised before the winner was announced, someone from the Cambridge English Faculty dismissed Possession because, he opined, any of his colleague...| reviewsbywriters.blogspot.com
Page count: 384 pages Rating: 4.5 stars Thank you to Avon and Netgalley for this ARC. My opinions are my own. Official plot summary: T en y...| kingmagu.blogspot.com
A list of cozy mystery books that will be coming out in September 2025. Listed by release date, info includes title, book series, and author.| book frolic
SCBWI members’ publishing news is something to celebrate here at Kite Tales! Check out whose book is coming to a …Continue reading →| Kite Tales
The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder is a quirky murder mystery set in the secretive world of antiques dealers that ended up disappointing me a little. Read my full review for more! The post Review: The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C.L. Miller appeared first on bookshelfsoliloquies. The post Review: The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C.L. Miller appeared first on bookshelfsoliloquies.| bookshelfsoliloquies
Case Closed Director’s Cut Review | Join the Bureau of External Affairs in a series of smaller, 60 Minute games. Your new office at the Bureau is waiting for you, filled with pinboards, equipment, and a database of highly classified info. These will help you crack each case. In Director’s Cut, a professional hitman crashes […] The post Case Closed: Director’s Cut | Review appeared first on The Escape Roomer.| The Escape Roomer
The Vanishing Place Author: Zoë Rankin Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publication Date: September 16, 2025 Publisher: Berkley Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for providing me with an ARC of this book i…| Leah's Books
It’s the waning days of summer, and for anyone trying to squeeze in one more road trip before the leaves begin to turn, Spotify is here with a collection of captivating stories that will melt the miles away. Our editors have hand-picked nine bingeable shows to make the most of your time behind the wheel....| Spotify
Hello friends! Happy Monday, I hope you’re all doing well! Today I’m posting my review of Barbara Abel’s novel Mothers’ Instinct.| Meghan's Whimsical Explorations & Reviews
It’s always a pleasure to visit the fictional Sussex village of Abbeymead to go on another sleuthing adventure with our amateur (do we still call them amateur, on this, their twelfth case?) d…| Literary Potpourri
Elin S Jónsdóttir, the best-selling crime writer, has disappeared. Famed for writing a series of ten exquisite crime novels – and then stopping – there seems to be no reason for her to vanish. And …| In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel
Deputy Chief Crighton is a worried man. He had been called by publisher Jefferson Judd earlier in the day. Judd told him that his estranged wife, Cora, had visited him the previous night and demanded money from him. On Judd’s refusal (he feels that she would spend it on her drug addiction), she had threatened … Continue reading Friday’s Forgotten Book: Follow this Fair Corpse by Laurence Dwight Smith (1941)→| a hot cup of pleasure
For the past six nights, every child in McKean County has suffered from terrible nightmares. Each night, one child dies from them. Six children have died so far, and another will die tonight.| Meg Zone
This original, interactive thriller from debut author Jay Martel follows a brilliant teenage girl as she races across D.C. to decode the clues her father left behind, which may just be the key to s…| Books and Such
We’ve all been there: scrolling endlessly, looking for that perfect series to dive into. Thrillers, romance, fantasy . . . entire worlds to get lost in,| Kensington Books Publishing
Hot Cars and Homicide is Book 7 in the Sweetwater Springs Southern mysteries by SC Merritt, a mystery series set in a small Alabama town.| book frolic
Zack Cregger began his career as one of the co-creators and co-stars of the sketch comedy troupe, The Whitest Kids U Know. This led to a poorly received sex comedy, 2009’s Miss March, which Cregger…| nathanzoebl
Ninth House meets Legendborn in this thrilling first book in a dark academia fantasy series about a teen who’s willing to do anything to find her brother—even infiltrate a secret soc…| Books and Such
1923 mystery. A young barrister catching the last train home shares his compartment with two strangers having an unusual conversation. THen one of them drops dead, and the other runs away…| RogerBW's Blog
Hi friends, happy Friday! I hope you’re all doing well. I’m back again with another book in my Stephen King project, Misery.| Meghan's Whimsical Explorations & Reviews
Half Magic (Tales of Magic #1) by Edward Eager illustrated & cover art by N.M. Bodecker This edition published by Harcourt Children’s Books in 2020 (originally published in 1954)Genre: ch…| BookWyrm Knits
Dead Bolt (Haunted Home Renovation #2) by Juliet Blackwell cover art by Brandon Dorman (I think) Published by Berkley Books in 2011Genre: adult cozy mystery Tropes: ghosts ◊ murder mystery ◊ histor…| BookWyrm Knits
Free epub ebook download of the Standard Ebooks edition of The Box Office Murders: The discovery of a drowned woman sets the police on the trail of a mysterious scam involving cinema cashiers.| standardebooks.org
There is one murder mystery subgenre that I will never tire of, and that’s the closed-circle mystery. If I could wave a magic wand, every single mystery novel would be set on a remote island, an isolated mountain top, or feature a group of people cut off from the world by a bizarre weather event.Continue reading "If You Loved “And Then There Were None”, Try These Modern Closed-Circle Mysteries" The post If You Loved “And Then There Were None”, Try These Modern Closed-Circle Mysterie...| A Home Is Announced
When you’re pitching a speculative fiction story to an agent or publisher, do their eyessometimes roll back in their heads, and you hear them murmur, “What exactly does thatmean?” The term “speculative fiction” says very little about the actual story. And if youtry to narrow it to “fantasy” or “sci-fi,” ... Read more| Speculative Fiction Writers Association
Midway through The Vacation, I was intrigued enough by the characters and situation to be tempted to use AI to determine answers about the twists to come. Alas, the audiobook is new enough that ans…| Nashville Book Worm
A list of new releases in the cozy mystery genre, including title, book series, and author information. Listed by release date.| book frolic
This exercise is best suited to those with an interest in the archaeology of Spanish Florida, stakeholders at archaeological sites, or using role-playing games for archaeological education. Users should know how to use the internet for research and interacting with digital documents like PDFs, but previous experience with archaeology and role-play is not required. This […] The post A Glorious Mystery: Rosaries and Robbery appeared first on The Alexandria Archive Institute.| The Alexandria Archive Institute
Only by recognizing the divine mystery that predicates existence in the world can one reclaim his individuality. Only then will he be capable of searching for meaning generated outside the human intellect. Humans can never be gods, but they need God to live meaningful lives. (essay by John Gist)| The Imaginative Conservative
I (finally) review my 2023 Game of the Year!| Adventure Rules
Hello friends, happy Wednesday! I hope you’re well! Today I’m posting my review of the third novel in the Stillhouse Lake series, Wolfhunter River by: Rachel Caine.| Meghan's Whimsical Explorations & Reviews
Looking for inspiration to write a suspenseful, heart-pounding story? These captivating suspense story ideas will keep your readers guessing and your imagination running wild.| JournalBuddies.com
"Primarily a mystery, but it turned out to be so much more ..."| Writers Review
Cozy mystery new releases for July! I know, I’m SUPER late to share new releases for July and I thought about not doing this at all this month since I’m …| book frolic
ONE OF US IS DEAD (2024) ***| STEVE ALDOUS, Writer
Liz goes on a ten day cruise with divorced dad, a cute Catholic boy, and a mystery to solve.| A Catholic Girl Reads
