This week we have reviews and giveaways of 3 more Christmas mysteries for your holiday reading-Death of a Gingerbread Man: A Hayley Powell Food & Cocktails Mystery by Lee Hollis, Murder at a Scottish Christmas by Traci Hall, and The Christmas Jigsaw Murders by Alexandra Benedict.
Despite Delilah O’Leary’s vow to never again cater an event offsite after a rather traumatizing murder, the money to provide a variety of noshes for Adrian and Daffi Hoffman’s Chrismukkah house party was just too good to resist. So that’s why Delilah & Son pizzeria is at one of the glitziest properties in Geneva Bay’s resort when one of the guests seems to go missing, only to be found later buried in the middle of the town’s snowman building contest.
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It is Christmas time in the iconic town of Mistletoe as the residents prepare to celebrate their 150th anniversary and attempt to make a one-thousand-three-hundred-and-eight pound and eight-ounces gingerbread man to break the Guinness World Record. I bet you will never guess where the body drop takes place.
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It is Christmas time on Sea Isle, one of the Scottish Islands, and Doctor Emilia McRoy is off for the entire month. Em hasn’t had Christmas off in years much less an entire month. What is she going to do to keep busy? Thank goodness Mara, best friend and manager of the Pig & Whistle, has plenty for Em to do in the way of festivities. Jasper, friend and owner of a local bakery, says that December is an entire month of cultural events, and after all, Scots love a party.
Get ready to unwrap a new holiday tradition that promises a mix of festive cheer, community connection, and delectable treats! The Foundry Cooperative is hosting its much-anticipated Christmas Cookie Exchange, and it’s the perfect excuse to don your holiday sweater, fire up the oven, and share the season’s sweetest delights with fellow cookie enthusiasts.
The sun truly came out at the Fresno Memorial Auditorium with Children’s Musical Theaterworks’ (CMT) delightful production of Annie Jr., running from December 6–15, 2024. Based on the beloved comic strip Little Orphan Annie, this pint-sized adaptation of the Broadway classic is perfect for audiences young and old. Clocking in at a brisk and efficient runtime of just over an hour, the production is a masterclass in how to condense a timeless tale while keeping all its heart, humor, and hope intact.
The day after Thanksgiving heralds the start of the Christmas season for Lighthouse Cove, California, and the entire town kicks into high gear with an abundance of holiday festivals and business events. The historic Cliffs Hotel has built its reputation on over-the-top celebrations, and this year the Garrison family is hosting an old-fashioned carnival with its own antique carousel.
This week we have reviews and giveaways of 4 Christmas mysteries for your holiday reading-Blue Christmas Bones by Carolyn Haines, Rockin Around the Chickadee by Donna Andrews, Silent Nights Are Murder by Libby Klein, and Madrigals and Mayhem by Elizabeth Penney.
Andy Carpenter is what you’d call a reluctant attorney. That means he’d just as soon never take another case. After inheriting a nice amount of money, he doesn’t have to—but somehow, cases find him— and they usually include his weak spot—dogs.
Reedley College marked an historic milestone on Tuesday, November 19, with the grand opening of the McClarty Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The $30 million facility, a state-of-the-art addition to the campus, drew over 200 attendees––including dignitaries, community leaders, and members of the McClarty family––for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration.
