Laurien Berenson

Jan 2023 28

King River Life Staff Favorite Books of 2022

2023 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Fantasy & Fangs, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy, Terrance V. Mc Arthur

by Cynthia Chow, Terrance McArthur, Lorie Lewis Ham,
& Sandra Murphy

It's that time of year again, a time to look back at the books we reviewed here at KRL over the past year and share with you some of our favorites! We reviewed a LOT of books here on KRL and KRL News and Reviews. All but one of our main reviewers shares in this post their top 5-10ish favorite books they reviewed in 2022. Katherine Costa wanted to include favorite authors and TV shows that she has reviewed, so hers went up in a separate post over on KRL News and Reviews this week-you can find it here!

Sep 2022 24

End of September Mystery Catchup!

2022 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Cynthia Chow
& Sandra Murphy

This week we are once again playing catchup with a fun group of cozy mysteries that involve food, bookstores, and games-A Poisonous Page: A Sweet Fiction Bookshop Mystery by Kitt Crowe, Mint Chocolate Murder: An Ice Cream Shop Mystery by Meri Allen, Murder at the Blueberry Festival: A Beacon Bakeshop Mystery by Darci Hannah, In Too Steep: A Misty Bay Tea Room Mystery by Kate Kingsbury, and Peg and Rose Solve a Murder: A Peg and Rose Mystery by Laurien Berenson.

Jul 2022 30

Coming Attractions: Feeling the Heat Edition

2022 Articles, Coming Attractions!, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sunny Frazier

by Sunny Frazier

It’s too hot to go outside, so why not grab a book, ice tea, and a comfy place to read. Here are a few suggestions:
Laurien Berenson is starting a new Senior Sleuths series, an off-shoot of her Melanie Travis Canine mysteries.

Apr 2022 9

Show Me the Bunny By Laurien Berenson: Review/Giveaway

2022 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

You’d think volunteering to dye three dozen Easter eggs would be a simple task. It would be for most people. However, Melanie was volunteered for the job by her Aunt Peg, the woman no one argues with, ever. The second complication was that the favor was for Melanie’s seldom seen Aunt Rose who does not get along with Aunt Peg.

Aug 2021 14

Pup Fiction By Laurien Berenson: Review/Giveaway

2021 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

Emily Grace runs Graceland School’s summer camp. This year, Davey, now fifteen, is a counselor and Kevin, age five, a camper. Emily is more than careful with her charges so Melanie isn’t worried—until weird things happen, like a truck rolling downhill by itself, a kitchen fire in a stove that’s never used, and more.

Nov 2020 28

Coming Attractions: Covid Christmas Edition

2020 Articles, Coming Attractions!, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sunny Frazier

by Sunny Frazier

Ho, Ho, hoping the vaccine will reach us soon. In the meantime, tell your friends and family that all you want for Christmas are books. Here’s some titles you can suggest—some are brand new releases and some came out earlier this year.

Sep 2020 26

October Coming Attractions: Thrills, Chills and Spooktacular Reads

2020 Articles, Coming Attractions!, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sunny Frazier

by Sunny Frazier

Covid-19 is scary enough and has us all wearing masks. Grab some candy, a pumpkin spice latte, and settle down with these Halloween reads. Many came out earlier, but I saved them for you as a treat!

Jul 2020 11

Game of Dog Bones By Laurien Berenson: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2020 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy &
Laurien Berenson

As far as dog shows go, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden is top in the country, the oldest, and most prestigious. Dog handlers and owners vie for the chance to show and perhaps win or place.

Dec 2019 7

Here Comes Santa Paws By Laurien Berenson: Review/Giveaway

2019 Articles, Mental Health, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

Melanie Travis has a complicated family life. Most people do, but her family takes it to extremes. She has an ex-husband and a shared pre-teen son. Ex has married Claire who is now one of Melanie’s best friends. Melanie has Sam, her husband of a few years. They share Kevin, a toddler who is a champion at getting into messes. Aunt Peg, well, she’s of the opinion she knows everything and everyone which is pretty much true.

Jul 2019 20

Bite Club By Laurien Berenson: Review/Giveaway

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

by Sandra Murphy

Like Melanie Travis doesn’t have enough to do with two sons, thirteen-year-old Davie and four-year-old Kevin. She also has a husband, Sam, an overbearing Aunt Peg, and five black standard Poodles—and Bud, the mixed breed dog found by the side of the road. He was to be a temp but never left. Kev considers Bud to be his dog. Now Melanie has the idea to start a book club. What could go wrong?