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September 7, 2023

Review: The Sheltering Tree by J.R. Lawrie

SiriusBook Reviews / C Reviews / C Reviews Category / C- Reviewscontemporary m/m romance / contemporary romantic suspense / London2 Comments

The heart of Alastair Harding’s life is his duty. Becoming the first gay chief of the Metropolitan police has required certain sacrifices, but Alastair made them willingly. If his life now lacks human connections, he can’t exactly complain—and it’s a little too late for regrets. Jay Fieldhouse knows all about ... more >

September 6, 2023

REVIEW: Parenting Advice to Ignore in Art and Life by Nicole Tersigni

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsArt / Humor / parenting4 Comments

From the author of the hit Men to Avoid in Art and Life and Friends to Keep in Art and Life comes a collection of all-too-familiar unsolicited advice parents receive on the daily. From in-laws and other parents to complete strangers and even your own kids—when it comes to parenting, ... more >

September 6, 2023

REVIEW: Everything’s Coming Up Beatrix!: A Breaking Cat News Adventure by Georgia Dunn

JayneA Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsBreaking Cat News / cartoons / cats / comic / Humor / news / reporterNo Comments

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Stop the presses: The news crew at BCN is back for more adventures and laughs! Join Elvis, Puck, Lupin, Tommy, Beatrix, and the whole team for spooky tales around the space heater, daring hairstyles, not-so-hilarious sweaters, an Easter egg hunt disaster, new cat foods, “Heck on the Deck!”, something called ... more >

September 5, 2023

REVIEW: Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewsbiracial heroine / Contemporary / dysfunctional family / family relationships / Jewish characters / Misogyny / mothers and daughters / murder mystery / racism / strong heroine / strong women3 Comments

Nothing brings an estranged family together like a murder next door. High-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon has a lot to be proud of: her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she’s built. But when she finds herself trapped 300 miles north of the city, convalescing in a ... more >

September 4, 2023

Review: Secrets Typed in Blood: A Pentecost and Parker Mystery #3 by Stephen Spotswood

SiriusB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads1940s / lesbian heroine / New-York / private detectiveNo Comments

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A NEW YORK TIMES BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR • In the newest entry into the Nero Award-winning Pentecost & Parker Mystery series, Lillian and Will are hot on the trail of a serial killer whose murders are stranger than fiction. The Pentecost & Parker series “takes gritty 40s noir, ... more >

September 3, 2023

Open Thread for Readers for September 2023

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Got a book you want to talk about? Frustrated with a book or series? In love with a new one? Found a buried treasure? An issue that keeps popping up in the books you are reading? Just want to chat about stuff in general? Post about it here!

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