Book Review: Island of the Mad by Mary Russell c/o Laurie R King

Island of the Mad is the latest of Mary Russell’s memoirs, lovingly curated by Laurie R King. This adventure finds the intrepid sleuthing duo headed to Holmes’ least favourite place- Venice. Russell’s friend Veronica has asked her help in finding her aunt Vivian, who has gone suddenly missing, along with jewels and money that, to […]

Book Review: Rivers, Oceans, and Seas by Mack van Gageldonk

Rivers, Seas, and Oceans is a neat little book that teaches kids about the water cycle, types of water, and specific places of importance. There are stunning photos throughout showing off the various places, and there are goofy little drawings interspersed in and around the pictures that add a certain charm. My cubs quite enjoyed […]

Book Review: Venetian Blood by Christine Volker

***This book was reviewed for She Writes Press via Netgalley & for the Manhattan Book Review   Volker’s Venetian Blood weaves alluring language, seductive setting, the charm of shadowed history, and cunning intrigue into a (modern) historical mystery so tantalising you will be swept away from word one.   Anna Lucia Lottol, a financial investigator […]