The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

Synopsis "The last of his novels Ernest Hemingway saw published, The Old Man and the Sea has proved to be one of the most enduring works of American fiction. The story of a down-on-his-luck Cuban fisherman and his supreme ordeal - a relentless agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream … Continue reading The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway →

Wedding Cake Crumble (Cupcake Bakery Mystery #10) by Jenn McKinlay

Synopsis "With Angie and Tate's wedding just around the corner, it's a happy time for Melanie Cooper and the bakery crew. Not only are they finessing the last-minute details of the big day, but their bakery, Fairy Tale Cupcakes, has just been hired to bake cupcakes for the blockbuster book signing of a controversial author … Continue reading Wedding Cake Crumble (Cupcake Bakery Mystery #10) by Jenn McKinlay →

The House at Sea’s End (Ruth Galloway #3) by Elly Griffiths

Synopsis "When bones are unearthed at the foot of a north Norfolk cliff, forensics expert Dr. Ruth Galloway and DCI Nelson are put on the case. The skeletons have lain there for decades, possibly since the Second World War, and for all that time a hideous crime as been concealed. When a body washes up … Continue reading The House at Sea’s End (Ruth Galloway #3) by Elly Griffiths →

Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury

Synopsis "Here are eleven exuberant essays on the pleasures of writing from one of the most creative, imaginative, and prolific artists of the twentieth century - a writer who truly enjoys his craft and tells you why and how. Bradbury shares his wisdom and enthusiasm for writing as he examines a lifetime of creating and … Continue reading Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury →

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

Synopsis "Hannah Brooks looks more like a kindergarten teacher than somebody who could kill you with a corkscrew. Or a ballpoint pen. Or a dinner napkin. But the truth is, she's an Executive Protection Agent (aka "bodyguard"), and she just got hired to protect superstar actor Jack Stapleton from his middle-aged, corgi-breeding stalker. Jack Stapleton's … Continue reading The Bodyguard by Katherine Center →

Mandy by Julie Andrews Edwards

Synopsis "Mandy, a ten-year-old orphan, dreams of a place to call her own. Escaping over the orphanage wall to explore the outside world, Mandy discovers a tiny deserted cottage in the woods. All through the spring, summer, and fall, Mandy works to make it truly hers. Sometimes she "borrows" things she needs from the orphanage. … Continue reading Mandy by Julie Andrews Edwards →

The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

Synopsis “Dark and nightmarish, Shirley Jackson’s short stories represent a singular and every-present genre unto themselves. “The Lottery” remains one of the most terrifying stories ever published - all the more so for its lucid, convincing realism - and one of the most controversial; it has become an essential classic of American fiction. This selection … Continue reading The Lottery by Shirley Jackson →

Death on a Deadline (Homefront News Mystery #2) by Joyce St. Anthony

Synopsis "As World War II rages in Europe and the Pacific, the small town of Progress is doing its part for the soldiers in the field with a war bond drive at the annual county fair. Town gossip Ava Dempsey rumors that Clark Gable will be among the participating stars. Instead of Gable, the headliner … Continue reading Death on a Deadline (Homefront News Mystery #2) by Joyce St. Anthony →

Failure to Appear (J.P. Beaumont #11) by J.A. Jance

Synopsis “A desperate father's search for his runaway daughter has led him to the last place he ever expected to find her: backstage at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. But the murders in this dazzling world of make-believe are no longer mere stagecraft, and the blood is all too real. The hunt for his child has … Continue reading Failure to Appear (J.P. Beaumont #11) by J.A. Jance →

The Witch Tree Symbol by Carolyn Keene

Synopsis "When a neighbor asks Nancy Drew to accompany her to an old uninhabited mansion, a new mystery opens up, and danger lurks on the second floor. Nancy finds a witch tree symbol that leads her to Pennsylvania Dutch country in pursuit of a cunning and ruthless thief. The friendly welcome the young detective and … Continue reading The Witch Tree Symbol by Carolyn Keene →