I dare say that I’m your basic, garden variety Book Worm. I love to read. You say it’s my passion and my hobby. My husband would laugh at how much I read. When I was in school, I would listen to the teacher but have a book on my lap reading.
Nowadays, my reading preferences range widely. I may read contemporary romances one day, and science fiction romances the next. Then there are the many cookbooks I check out as well.
I also post book tours as well. Why? How else am I going to find interesting books for my To-Be-Read pile!
Enjoy the posts, and hopefully you will find something like here as well.
Manhattan Noir 2: The Classics
This anthology spans more than a century of noir fiction set in the heart of the Big Apple—”17 sure winners” from Edith Wharton, Donald Westlake, and more (Publishers Weekly, starred review). The island of Manhattan has been a breeding ground of crime, longing, and discontent since its earliest days…
Bad Decisions and Back Roads
Bad Decisions & Back Roads: Second Chance Veterinary RomanceZoe Forward(Southern Veterinary, #2)Publication date: August 3rd 2026Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance The problem with bad decisions is you never stop wanting them. I used to be the rebellious girl from the wrong side of the fenceline. He was the local hellraiser…
A Guide to Creating Reliable Retirement Income Without Relying on Pensions
Many retirees living on a fixed budget know the uneasy math of retirement: bills arrive on schedule, but income doesn’t always. Pension reliance risks show up when payouts change, costs rise, or benefits don’t stretch as far as expected, and those retiree income challenges can feel surprisingly personal after…
Las Vegas Noir
In this chilling portrait of America’s Sin City, lady luck is just as likely to dispense cold hard cash as a cold-hearted killing. Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within…
Murder’s the Word
The gripping, small-town, cosy bookish murder mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Frost and Judith Cutler, NEW for Summer 2026 (The Bookstore Mystery Series) To find the truth, she’ll have to read between the lines… “Nail biting crescendo of an ending!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Full of twists and turns!”…
Detroit Noir
This drive through the dark streets of the Motor City “is one of the best in Akashic Books’ noir series. You cannot go wrong with this anthology.”—Reviewing the Evidence From crime stories in the classic hard-boiled style to the vividly experimental, from the determination of those risking everything to the…
