Dec 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Daytripper By: Fábio Moon & Gabriel Bá Believe it or not, some readers have complaints about graphic novels. Tough critics claim that the stories in graphic novels are too juvenile and cannot contribute to what we call “literature.” Now, I strongly disagree with...
Nov 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
How to Sauté By: Michael Ruhlman Alton Brown, the great kitchen science guru, said, “I’m not sure if Michael Ruhlman is a great writer who cooks or a great cook who writes, but either way he always manages to make my favorite thing: good sense.” How to Sauté isn’t a...
Nov 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
All the Little Liars: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery by Charlaine Harris The Aurora Teagarden mysteries are one of my favorite cozy mystery series. They are a fun, relaxing way to spend an afternoon or evening (or several). The main character, Aurora Teagarden, is a...
Nov 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Moloka’i By: Alan Brennert In 1891, Hawaii was still a sovereign kingdom, and seven-year-old Rachel Kalama was diagnosed with leprosy. The fear of contagion was so strong that Rachel, like anyone diagnosed with the disease, was forcibly removed from her family, sent...
Oct 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Life We Bury By: Allen Eskens This is the time of year to curl up with a great mystery while sipping apple cider. Allen Eskens’ The Life We Bury is the perfect book for a lazy Sunday afternoon. It’s gritty, well-written, and has a cast of complicated characters....
