More delicious literary tapas for the New Year

Hello my reading friends and happy New Year's Eve!  While this week would usually be a musing of mine, I thought it would be nice to post one final book review for the season. A final treat for readers.  This time it’s for a book not out yet so it's more an anticipation.  Let’s dive in. … Continue reading More delicious literary tapas for the New Year

And you thought the Blue Carbuncle was the only Christmas Story.

Is there really a better way to end out a year of book reviews than with Sherlock Holmes?  I say nay. Which is why I was excited to find Sherlock Holmes: The Twelve Days of Christmas by Roger Riccard.  Twelve short stories fitting enough to join any pastiche and to add to the holiday festivities and rituals … Continue reading And you thought the Blue Carbuncle was the only Christmas Story.

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas…Traditions.

For those in the know, or for those who aren’t, I’m currently running an advent book list on my socials.  My Instagram, Mouse’s Reading Nook, is hosting a picture of a book based on a theme each day from December 1st to Christmas Day.  This week’s themes have been Green, Red, Angels, Ornaments and Stockings. … Continue reading It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas…Traditions.

Mr. Jingle Bells

I put out the question to a friend group for Christmas themed books and Mr. Jingle Bells by Leta Blake was suggested.  Glancing at it, it checked a lot of boxes for me.  Christmas romance?  Check. Fake dating? Check. Dogs?  Check. The bonus round was bisexual man falling for another guy.  I’m here for that.  … Continue reading Mr. Jingle Bells

What’s Your Favorite?

It’s Christmas season and I want to know, what’s your favorite Christmas book?  You know, the one that you read every year around this time.  The one you read as a child and resonated with you long after to the point that you can still remember parts of the story?  I know a lot of … Continue reading What’s Your Favorite?