Susan Wittig Albert

Jan 2019 12

Best Books of 2018

2019 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Fantasy & Fangs, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy, Tales of Diversity, Terrance V. Mc Arthur

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

Another year has ended, and once again we take a look back at a few of the many books reviewed in KRL in 2018. All but one of our main reviewers share in this post their top 5-10 favorite books they reviewed in 2018. Our newest reviewer, Katherine Costa, wanted to include favorite authors and TV shows that she has reviewed, so hers went up in a separate post.

Dec 2018 8

The Darling Dahlias and the Poinsettia Puzzle By Susan Wittig Albert: Review/Giveaway

2018 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

It’s 1934, and the folks in Darling, Alabama, still need a bit of help now and again to keep food on the table. It’s hard to recover from the Great Depression. Liz has had her hours cut at Mr. Mosely’s law office. She’s got a book to write, but that’s no guarantee of money.

May 2018 19

Queen Anne’s Lace By Susan Wittig Albert: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2018 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy
& Susan Wittig Albert

China Bayles sells herbs fresh in pots, dried in jars, molded into soaps, poured into lotions, and woven into wreaths. Next door, her best friend Ruby has her own shop where she deals in the more mystical side of the universe.

Mar 2018 10

The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover By Susan Wittig Albert: Review/Giveaway

2018 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

It’s October, 1934. Things are starting to look a bit better, at least compared to what it’s been lately. There’s still a long way to go. The small town of Darling, has to find encouragement where it can.

May 2017 6

The Last Chance Olive Ranch By Susan Wittig Albert: Review/Giveaway

2017 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

When a killer bent on revenge comes after McQuaid for putting him in jail, it’s natural that China Bayles would want to help her husband. It’s also natural he’d want her and their stepdaughter out of harm’s way. With son Bryan off at school, Caitie visiting grandma, China thinks everything’s set. McQuaid convinces her to go with her business partner Ruby to do a class at an olive ranch. It seems odd that olives grow in Texas, but with a lot of work, it’s possible. It’s also an obsession.

Mar 2016 26

April Coming Attractions: Spring Forward Edition

2016 Articles, Coming Attractions!, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sunny Frazier

by Sunny Frazier

There’s flowers in bloom, magic in the air, Georgia on our minds, and these terrific books to read!
After a successful party at Bodie Island’s Lighthouse Library in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, librarian Lucy Richardson is ready to curl up with Charles the cat and a good book.

Sep 2015 12

A Pair of Darling Dahlias Mysteries by Susan Wittig Albert

2015 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

This week we have reviews & giveaways of a pair of Darling Dahlia mysteries from Susan Wittig Albert--The Darling Dahlias and the Silver Dollar Bush, just out in paperback, and the brand new hardback The Darling Dahlias and the Eleven O’Clock Lady. Details on how to win copies of both at the end of this post, along with links to purchase them where a portion goes to help support KRL & indie bookstore Mysterious Galaxy.

Apr 2015 18

Bittersweet By Susan Wittig Albert: Review/Interview/Giveaway

2015 Articles, Going Green, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

It’s Thanksgiving in Pecan Springs, Texas where China Bayles runs the local herb shop. It's full of all the fresh plants, wreaths, soaps, lotions and books you could imagine. Her business partner, Ruby, will mind the shop as well as her own (New Age) while China visits her mom, Leatha, and stepdad Sam. Stepdaughter Caitie is riding with China, hubby McQuaid is bringing stepson Brian. It sounds like a blended family but with them, it’s seamless.

Apr 2014 19

Celebrate the Rites of Spring with Three Mysteries By Susan Wittig Albert

2014 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sharon Tucker

by Sharon Tucker

What’s not to love about herbs? Cooking channels program us to always have herbs on hand (fresh ones at that), so many of us spend a fortune at Kroger, or plant seeds to grow our own. I always cross my fingers after planting, not only hoping my seeds will sprout, but that our neighborhood squirrels don’t harvest them before I can get a share. To encourage the would-be gardener in you, the not-so-cozy world of Susan Wittig Albert’s herbalist, China Bayles, guarantees a good read for any time of year, but in the spring her world is especially attractive.

Apr 2014 5

Death Come Quickly & Widow’s Tears By Susan Wittig Albert

2014 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

This week we have 2 Susan Wittig Albert books! Death Come Quickly is the latest China Bayles mystery just out this month, and Widow's Tears, the book just before that, was just released in paperback. Enjoy these reviews and find info at the end of this post on how to win copies of both. Use the Amazon links in this post to purchase either book and a portion goes to help KRL keep bringing you great articles & reviews!