Tag Archives: New York City

Review: Three-Martini Lunch by Suzanne Rindell

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Jenn

When I heard of this novels pending release, I squealed with delight. I’m still talking about Rindell’s previous novel, The Other Typist. My adoration of that novel, and the premise of this one, made it a given that I’d start reading this … Continue reading →

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Review: Girl Through Glass by Sari Wilson

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Jenn

When I accepted this title for review, I didn’t know what to expect. I thought it was a ballet book, certainly something outside of my realm of familiarity.  Yet so many trusted readers were singing its praises so I opted … Continue reading →

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Review: The Ramblers by Aidan Donnelley Rowley

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Jenn

This is one of those novels that quickly engages the reader, full of dynamic and rich characters that evoke feelings of sympathy and remorse, but also hope and promise.  Clio, Smith, and Tate all come from vastly different backgrounds, yet … Continue reading →

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Review: The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Jenn

Hardcover: 368 pages Publisher: Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam (May 7, 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 9780399161469 The year is 1923. As a typist in a New York City Police Department precinct, Rose Baker can seal the fate of an individual within a … Continue reading →

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Cozy Mystery Week Day Six: The Coffeehouse Mysteries by Cleo Coyle

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Jenn

You may recognize the author of today’s featured series, the Coffeehouse Mysteries, from a series I featured earlier this week. In addition to today’s series, she writes the Haunted Bookshop series under her pen name, Alice Kimberly. It’s really no … Continue reading →

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Review: The Devil in Silver by Victor Lavalle

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Jenn

Hardcover: 432 pages Publisher: Spiegel & Grau (August 21, 2012) ISBN-10: 1400069866 Source: Publisher Pepper is the newest guest in a mental institution, New Hyde Hospital, in Queens, NY. He isn’t mentally ill, instead the police decided to admit him … Continue reading →

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Frightful Friday: Breed by Chase Novak

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Jenn

Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. This week’s featured book is Breed by Chase Novak: Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Mulholland Books (September 4, 2012) ISBN-10: … Continue reading →

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