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Jul 2023 29

A Pair of Bookish Mysteries: Witch Upon a Star By Angela M. Sanders & A Cryptic Clue By Victoria Gilbert

2023 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

This week we have reviews of a pair of book related mysteries-Witch Upon a Star: A Witch Way Librarian Mystery by Angela M. Sanders and A Cryptic Clue by Victoria Gilbert. Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win a copy of both books and links to purchase them at the end of each review--you may not be able to see the Amazon links if you have ad blocker on.

Jan 2020 18

Book Mystery Catchup Fun!

2020 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy
& Cynthia Chow

This week we have a group of mysteries set in the world of books-3 bookstores and a library-Bound for Murder: A Blue Ridge Library Mystery by Victoria Gilbert, Verse and Vengeance: A Magical Bookshop Mystery by Amanda Flower, Bookmarked for Murder: Mystery Bookshop series by VM Burns, and There’s a Murder Afoot: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery by Vicki Delany.

Nov 2018 3

Hitting the Books By Jenn McKinlay: Review/Giveaway

2018 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow

Briar Creek Public Library Director Lindsey Norris had thought that her biggest challenge of the day would be staying awake after a late night of “one more chapter” compulsive reading. The death of a beloved fictional character can’t compare to real-life tragedy, though, which almost occurs when Lindsey witnesses the hit-and-run of tennis coach Theresa Huston outside of the library.

Aug 2018 11

Mystery Catchup For Summer Reading: Fashion, Food & Libraries

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

by Cynthia Chow

This week we have reviews & giveaways of some more fun mysteries that have been released this summer. We have fashion, food and libraries-A Passion for Haunted Fashion: A Haunted Vintage Mystery by Rose Pressey, Bear Witness to Murder: A Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear Mystery by Meg Macy, Cake and Punishment: A Southern Cake Baker Mystery by Maymee Bell, Murder Made to Order: An All-Day Breakfast Café Mystery by Lena Gregory, and Shelved Under Murder: A Blue Ridge Library Mystery by Victoria Gilbert.

Apr 2018 21

RHS Library Profile: Dawn Linhoff and Jan Sullivan

2018 Articles, Education, Reedley News

by Brissa Reyes

At many schools, there are often centers that are the main hub of student activity and learning. At Reedley High School, one of these places is the Library, where students of all different levels come to seek knowledge.

Apr 2018 18

Bookwyrm Gaming Convention at Woodward Park Library

2018 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Lorie Lewis Ham

by Lorie Lewis Ham

This weekend is Bookwyrm, a 2 day gaming convention at the Woodward Park Library in Fresno. We spoke with 2 of the organizers of this year's event-James Tyner and Tiffany Polfer.

Nov 2017 18

Fixing to Die by Miranda James: Review/Giveaway

2017 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

Mary Turner Catlin has asked the Ducote sisters, An’gel and Dickce, to visit her family home, now a B&B. This is their downtime when no guests are on hand. Mary Turner believes her house, like many Southern homes, is haunted, and she wants the sister’s advice. Unusual things happen now and again at the Ducote house. An’gel is sure there’s a good reason for them while Dickce is more inclined to believe in an invisible presence.

Aug 2017 26

Story Jam At Politi Library

2017 Articles, Mallory Moad, Theatre

by Mallory Moad

Everyone has a story to tell, or maybe two or three. On the second Wednesday of the month, a diverse crowd gathers at the Politi Branch Library in Fresno for Story Jam, a free event where they share their own tales, live and in person.

Mar 2017 18

She Stopped for Death By Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli: Review/Giveaway

2017 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

Jenny Weston and her mother, Dora, maintain the Little Libraries in Bear Falls. The town is too small for a regular library but the bigger-than-a-birdhouse replica houses contain popular books. Residents are free to come by and borrow one or leave a new one. When Dora finds snippets of poetry from the reclusive poet, Emily Sutton, she is excited to see the woman is writing again.

Mar 2017 11

Twelve Angry Librarians By Miranda James: Review/Giveaway

2017 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

Charlie Harris is acting as interim library director at the college, a job he thought he’d like. It takes him away from his research work which is a shame and involves way too much paperwork. He can still bring his Maine Coon cat, Diesel, to work with him which is a good thing. Saying no to the cat would be a deal breaker.