Author Kellye Garrett has the life experience to write knowledgably about the entertainment industry and the writing credentials to back it up, with two previous award-winning books (which I fully intend to read!) Like A Sister takes a common trope … Continue reading →| Literary Lunchbox
Second up in the MWA Edgar nominees for Best Novel is Nita Prose’s The Maid. Plot overview: Molly Gray is a maid at the splendid Regency Grand Hotel, where she delights in returning the guest rooms to a “state of … Continue reading →| Literary Lunchbox
I have a history of reading, reviewing and rating the Mystery Writers of America nominees for Best Novel (and sometimes other categories, depending on the time available). The Edgars and I don’t always agree, but I’m not doing a “guess … Continue reading →| Literary Lunchbox
Wow! What is it with novelists who get nominated for the MWA Best Novel on their first time out? That was the case for Richard Osman with his Thursday Murder Club, and it’s also the case for Deepa Anappara and … Continue reading →| Literary Lunchbox
There’s just three days to go until the Mystery Writers of America announce the Edgar award winners for 2020. I’m excited to be back reviewing and ranking the Literary Lunchbox Edgars!…| Literary Lunchbox