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Jun 2019 29

End of June Mystery Catch Up!

2019 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy
& Cynthia Chow

So many mystery novels are coming out all the time it is impossible to keep up! So once again we find ourselves playing catch up with a wonderful group of new and fairly new mysteries-"Murder in Galway" A Galway Ireland Mystery by Carlene O’Connor, "A Dream of Death" An Antique Mystery by Connie Berry, "Murder She Wrote, Murder in Red" by Jessica Fletcher and Jon Land, "Thread on Arrival" A Mainely Needlepoint Mystery by Lea Wait, "The Scent of Murder" A Jazz Ramsey series by Kylie Logan, and "Antiques Ravin’" A Trash ‘n’ Treasures Mystery by Barbara Allan.

Dec 2018 8

Nate Butler Will Spread Christmas Joy at Fulton 55

2018 Articles, Music, Steven Sanchez

by Steven Sanchez

It’s the most wonderful time of year. Presents, lights, sweets, roasted chestnuts, and mistletoe.
Kris Kringle will give out gifts and cheer to children all around the world. But what about the adults? Nate Butler is here to fill the big man’s shoes and sleigh to spread holiday cheer to those adults that are in need of it through music, crafts, and fun.

Nov 2018 17

Food & Craft Mysteries For Your Holidays

2018 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy
& Cynthia Chow

This week we have a fun group of food and craft mysteries perfect for your holiday reading-the crafts may inspire you with gift ideas, and the holidays aren't complete without great food-A Crafter Knits a Clue: A Handcrafted Mystery by Holly Quinn, How to Knit a Murder: Seaside Knitters Society Mystery by Sally Goldenbaum, Purls and Poison: Black Sheep Knit Mystery by Anne Canadeo, Forever Fudge! A Candy-Coated Mystery with Recipes by Nancy Coco, In Cold Chocolate: A Southern Chocolate Shop Mystery by Dorothy St. James, and The Walking Bread: A Bread Shop Mystery by Winnie Archer.

Nov 2018 10

Glitter Bomb By Laura Childs with Terrie Farley Moran: Review/Giveaway

2018 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

It’s Mardi Gras time in New Orleans. Carmela and Ava are ready to sell tons of merchandise in their shops (scrapbooking and voodoo) and dance the nights away as Fat Tuesday nears. Party time includes parades with the fabulous floats manned by the competitive krewes.

May 2018 26

On the Hook By Betty Hechtman: Review/Giveaway

2018 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

Molly Pink lives an exciting life or at least an action filled one. Molly’s the manager and in charge of special events at the bookstore. Another employee, Adele, is a hit with kids and parents.

Sep 2017 30

Fun Crafty Mysteries For Your Fall Reading

2017 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy
& Cynthia Chow

This week we have another fun group of craft and sewing related mysteries from Penguin & Kensington authors-A Knit Before Dying: A Tangled Web Mystery by Sadie Hartwell, Knot What You Think: A Quilting Mystery by Mary Marks, Macrame Murder: A Cora Crafts Mystery by Mollie Cox Bryan, & Murder Wears Mittens: A Seaside Knitters Mystery by Sally Goldenbaum. Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win a copy of all 4 books, along with links you can use to purchase them.

Apr 2017 22

Tightening the Threads By Lea Wait: Review/Giveaway

2017 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

Angie Curtis hasn’t questioned her friend Sarah Byrne about her past. She knows Sarah is adopted, from Australia, and loves antiques. Otherwise, their friendship stays pretty much in the present. Angie runs the Mainely Needlepointers, a diverse group of stitchers who repair or create needlepoint to be sold. One theme is Save the Cormorants, a local endangered bird as well as water and lighthouse scenes.

Dec 2016 23

End of the Year Penguin/Kensington Catch Up Reviews/Giveaways

2016 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

The last few months have been plagued by flus and colds which have put us a bit behind on some of our reviews. So this week we are playing catch-up and here are some reviews & giveaways of some mysteries from Penguin & Kensington authors from the last 3 months (including one or two from December)-Dangling by a Thread: Mainly Needlepoint Mystery by Lea Wait, Hooking for Trouble: A Crochet Mystery by Betty Hechtman, Saddle Up for Murder: A Carson Stables Mystery by Leigh Hearon, Prose and Cons: A Magical Bookshop Mystery by Amanda Flower, and Death at First Sight: Bay Island Psychic Mystery by Lena Gregory. Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win a copy of all 6 books, along with links you can use to purchase them.

Dec 2016 3

Better Off Thread By Amanda Lee: Review/Giveaway

2016 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow

Seven-Year Stitch embroidery shop owner Marcy Singer survived Black Friday, but the real question is whether she can make it through the upcoming Christmas season. Considering that Marcy’s petite stature has her boyfriend Detective Ted Nash affectionately calling her “Inch-High Private Eye,” it shouldn’t have been too surprising that someone who already calls her “Tinkerbell” would hope to also include “Christmas Elf.”

Sep 2016 17

The Looking Glass: Where Pinterest Meets Etsy

2016 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Community

by Kristine Acopian

There are many things one can hold dear to our hearts. For some it's old photographs of loved ones, for some it is repurposing antiques passed down to them, and for others it's holding a space where all of this can come together, to become connected and wholesome in the community.