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Carolyn A. (carolynalt) - Reviews

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Affairs of Steak (White House Chef , Bk 5)
Affairs of Steak (White House Chef , Bk 5)
Author: Julie Hyzy
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 76
Review Date: 12/8/2015


I really enjoy this series from Julie Hyzy. Not a lot of blood and violence but some good mysteries just the same. I like the behind-the-scenes-at-the-White-House, too. I recommend!!


Antiques Knock-Off (Trash 'n' Treasures, Bk 5)
Antiques Knock-Off (Trash 'n' Treasures, Bk 5)
Author: Barbara Allan
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 17
Review Date: 1/20/2020


I've really enjoyed this series. The author seems to include the audience in the story. Not just telling the story but commenting as the story goes along. This is just a good, fun read!


Antiques Roadkill (Trash 'n' Treasures, Bk 1)
Antiques Roadkill (Trash 'n' Treasures, Bk 1)
Author: Barbara Allan
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
 79
Review Date: 12/6/2016


I really like this book. It's a different style of writing where the author makes "aside" comments like she was talking to you. I just finished her third book and am on the lookout for the rest. definitely a fun read!


The Art of Arranging Flowers
The Art of Arranging Flowers
Author: Lynne Branard
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 10
Review Date: 8/11/2016


I really enjoyed this book. A great, warm story. Clean. No blood. Just all-around a solid read!!


Blood Lure (Anna Pigeon, Bk 9)
Blood Lure (Anna Pigeon, Bk 9)
Author: Nevada Barr
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 201
Review Date: 2/14/2021


This series is terrific. Good stories, well researched. A very believable main character. Recommended by me!


The Bookshop by the Bay
The Bookshop by the Bay
Author: Pamela M. Kelley
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 10
Review Date: 6/8/2024


I, too, am a bit ambivalent about the rating here. I was looking for a lightweight read after a couple of heavier novels. This is okay....but maybe too "light"? Too much family drama. A lot of soap opera relationships and not enough "bookshop", not enough "bay" as the title promised. A good book but....


Coyote's Wife (Ella Clah, Bk 13)
Coyote's Wife (Ella Clah, Bk 13)
Author: Aimee Thurlo, David Thurlo
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 9
Review Date: 11/2/2021


This whole series of books is great. Ella Clah is a strong female character who's trying to find the line between modern and traditional. It's a dangerous world when trying to protect her family and her people.


The Crossing Places (Ruth Galloway, Bk 1)
The Crossing Places (Ruth Galloway, Bk 1)
Author: Elly Griffiths
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
 7
Review Date: 8/27/2020


I really enjoyed this book. It was recommended by a friend and I finally got around to it. You wouldn't think that anything story about archaeology would be described as exciting or fast-paced. This one is. A good mystery. Good characters. Great location. Now I can recommend it to you!


Death Loves a Messy Desk (Charlotte Adams, Bk 3)
Death Loves a Messy Desk (Charlotte Adams, Bk 3)
Author: Mary Jane Maffini
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 54
Review Date: 3/27/2022


This is a good, solid little cozy series. Our character, Charlotte, sticks her nose in some pretty scary places but it's good reading all around.


Death of a Kitchen Diva (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails, Bk 1)
Death of a Kitchen Diva (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails, Bk 1)
Author: Lee Hollis
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 62
Review Date: 8/14/2015


the book is okaaaay but not one of the best of the cozy genre


Deep South (Anna Pigeon, Bk 8)
Deep South (Anna Pigeon, Bk 8)
Author: Nevada Barr
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 189
Review Date: 2/10/2021


I really enjoyed this book. I can't believe it's taken me so long to find this author. Her descriptions of various national parks seem to be well-researched. This one? Wow, you can just feel the heat and humidity. Thumbs up!!


Delete All Suspects (Turing Hopper, Bk 4)
Delete All Suspects (Turing Hopper, Bk 4)
Author: Donna Andrews
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 34
Review Date: 1/9/2014


I liked it. Simple and non-violent. But I think this is the last of the Turing Hopper stories. Hate to see "her" go.


Fault Line (Em Hansen, Bk 7)
Fault Line (Em Hansen, Bk 7)
Author: Sarah Andrews
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
 24
Review Date: 5/9/2021


I've really enjoyed this series. This book seems to be set within some very realistic possibilities. Earthquake fault lines under a big city. Cover-ups by city officials. this one is one my list as "a good read". nothing fancy, just a good solid story. Recommended by me!


Faux Finished  (An Interior Design Mystery, Bk 1)
Faux Finished (An Interior Design Mystery, Bk 1)
Author: Peg Marberg
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2.9/5 Stars.
 47
Review Date: 9/10/2015


it's an okay read but I need a little more "meat" to the story.


Getting Old is a Disaster (Gladdy Gold, Bk 5)
Getting Old is a Disaster (Gladdy Gold, Bk 5)
Author: Rita Lakin
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 51
Review Date: 3/21/2018


Gladdy Gold is such a fun character. I have such a clear view of these senior crime-fighters. Gladdy to the rescue!


Getting Old is Criminal (Gladdy Gold, Bk 3)
Getting Old is Criminal (Gladdy Gold, Bk 3)
Author: Rita Lakin
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 62
Review Date: 3/21/2018


Gladdy Gold is a hoot. These stories are just plain fun.


Getting Old Is Murder (Gladdy Gold, Bk 1)
Getting Old Is Murder (Gladdy Gold, Bk 1)
Author: Rita Lakin
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 136
Review Date: 2/16/2018


I really liked this book, this series, this character. I've read the first two, have ordered the next 3 or 4. Gladdy Gold is a hoot! I want to be that feisty. I have a great picture of her, uh, mature gang of ladies on a stake-out or chasing the bad guys. This is a good FUN read!


Ghost Medicine (Ella Clah, Bk 17)
Ghost Medicine (Ella Clah, Bk 17)
Author: Aimee Thurlo, David Thurlo
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 9
Review Date: 1/4/2022


This is such a great series. A strong female character and relevant stories. I've learned so much about native traditions and beliefs from Ella Clah. Recommended!


Her Better Half (Next)
Her Better Half (Next)
Author: C. J. Carmichael
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 15
Review Date: 9/17/2015


I really liked this one. There seemed to be a good solid plot line and, even though I knew where it was headed, I still came away thinking "this is right" about the ending. Recommended!


Home to Holly Springs (Father Tim, Bk 1)
Home to Holly Springs (Father Tim, Bk 1)
Author: Jan Karon
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 190
Review Date: 2/18/2017


Jan Karon's Mitford series and the Father Tim series are so warm and so friendly. So familiar. Highly recommended!!


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