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June 17, 2014

Tuesday News: Computational literacy, Diana Norman’s daughter finishes mother’s book, cool bookstores, and Dear Author gets love at BEA

JanetPublishing NewsAriana-Franklin / BEA / book blogs / bookstores / computer science / Diana-Norman / historical mystery / technology14 Comments

We Can Code It! Why computer literacy is key to winning the 21st century – A very interesting post on the importance of computational thinking to mastering the kind of skills necessary for computer literacy in the future. As the article points out, jobs in computer-science fields are increasing, while ... more >

Jennie
January 25, 2012

What Jennie’s Been Reading

JennieReading ListsAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / Julianna-Baggott12 Comments

I haven’t been finishing books that quickly lately; first the holidays interfered and then work interfered. I read and reviewed The Lost Book of Mala R. and Lily. Here’s a rundown of what else I’ve been reading: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins: I started this on the recommendation of a friend; it’s her favorite ... more >

A Murderous Procession by Ariana Franklin
April 8, 2010

REVIEW: A Murderous Procession by Ariana Franklin

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / France / medieval / Mistress of the Art of Death / murder-investigation / mystery / Penguin9 Comments

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Dear Ms. Franklin, I knew there’s a reason why I love doing this blog. It’s so I can get my hands on the copy of your latest book, “A Murderous Procession” before it hits market shelves. Even though it’s book 4 of the “Mistress of the Art of Death” series, ... more >

March 19, 2009

REVIEW: Grave Goods by Ariana Franklin

JayneB Reviews Category / B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Ebooks / Recommended Reads12th century / Ariana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / Historical Romances / lawyer / law related / medieval / Mistress of the Art of Death / mystery18 Comments

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Note: Risk of spoilers for the series. Dear Ms. Franklin, Those who have fallen under the spell of Vesuvia Adelia Rachel Ortese Aguilar, the "Mistress of the Art of Death," will get all excited over book three of this historical mystery series. I know I squeed with glee when my ... more >

February 12, 2008

REVIEW: The Serpent’s Tale by Ariana Franklin

JayneB Reviews Category / B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Ebooks / Recommended ReadsAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / Historical Romances / medieval / Mistress of the Art of Death / murder-investigation23 Comments

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Dear Ms. Franklin, Last year we were introduced to Vesuvia Adelia Rachel Ortese Aguilar, the “Mistress of the Art of Death.” Brought from Salerno to help solve a brutal series of murders, she proved so helpful that Henry II, exercising his royal right to run things whatever way he damn ... more >

December 14, 2007

REVIEW: Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin (aka Diana Norman)

JayneA Review Category / A Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads12th century / Ariana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / Historical Romances / medieval / Mistress of the Art of Death / mystery7 Comments

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Dear Mrs. Franklin/Norman, What can I say? I finished “Mistress of the Art of Death” late in the evening after reading non-stop for almost 200 pages. My heart was racing, I was glued to the book and if a fire had started somewhere in my house, I honestly don’t think ... more >

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