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Vivien Chien

Wonton Terror By Vivien Chien: Review/Giveaway/Interview

IN THE September 21 ISSUE

FROM THE 2019 Articles,
andCynthia Chow,
andFood Fun,
andMysteryrat's Maze SECTIONS

by Cynthia Chow


For the Asian Night Market being held in Northeast Ohio’s Asia Village, Lana Lee is helping out at a booth serving some of her family’s Ho-Lee Noodle House specialties. The event is the first of what are to be weekly summer festivities promoting Asia Village businesses and attracting new tourists.

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Food Mysteries For Your Easter Appetite

IN THE April 20 ISSUE

FROM THE 2019 Articles,
andCynthia Chow,
andFood Fun,
andMysteryrat's Maze SECTIONS

by Sandra Murphy
& Cynthia Chow


This week we have some more fun food mysteries perfect for Easter reading-“Broken Bone China” A Tea Shop Mystery by Laura Childs, “Leave No Scone Unturned” A Chef-To-Go Mystery by Denise Swanson, “Murder Lo Mein” A Noodle Shop Mystery by Vivien Chien, and “One Feta in the Grave” A Kitchen Kebab Mystery by Tina Kashian.

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Best Books of 2018

IN THE January 12 ISSUE

FROM THE 2019 Articles,
andCynthia Chow,
andFantasy & Fangs,
andLorie Lewis Ham,
andMysteryrat's Maze,
andSandra Murphy,
andTales of Diversity,
andTerrance V. Mc Arthur SECTIONS

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.

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Food Mysteries For Your Fall Appetite

IN THE September 29 ISSUE

FROM THE 2018 Articles,
andCynthia Chow,
andFood Fun,
andMysteryrat's Maze,
andSandra Murphy SECTIONS

by Sandra Murphy
& Cynthia Chow



This week we have reviews & giveaways of 4 food mysteries to whet your reading appetite-Dim Sum of All Fears: A Noodle Shop Mystery by Vivien Chien, Goodbye Cruller World: A Deputy Donut Mystery by Ginger Bolton, Stabbed in the Baklava: A Kitchen Kebab Mystery by Tina Kashian, and Premeditated Peppermint: Amish Candy Shop Mystery by Amanda Flower.

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Foodie Mysteries For Your Reading Pleasure

IN THE April 7 ISSUE

FROM THE 2018 Articles,
andCynthia Chow,
andFood Fun,
andMysteryrat's Maze SECTIONS

by Cynthia Chow



Food mysteries seem to be very popular and many include recipes! Here are a few more new ones for your mystery and foodie fun-Lord of the Pies: A Kensington Palace Chef Mystery by Nell Hampton, Death by Dumpling: A Noodle Shop Mystery by Vivien Chien, Murder with a Cherry on Top: A Lickety Splits Mystery by Cynthia Baxter, and Playing with Bonbon Fire: A Southern Chocolate Shop Mystery by Dorothy St. James.

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