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Down by the Sea
In which we realize that the sea air might not always be good for you Murder at Gull’s Nest by Jess Kidd Stars: 4.5 52 Book Club...
Julie Mackin
Jan 262 min read


Write What You Know
In which the authors might not be all that they seem The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill Stars: 3.5 Publish Date: March 19th Thank you...
Julie Mackin
Mar 17, 20243 min read


The Witches of West Harbor
Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot Rating: 3.5 Spicy: PG; behind closed doors but some spicier language Will you like this book? You...
Julie Mackin
Sep 10, 20232 min read


It Takes a (Retirement) Village
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 2023 Frenzied Bibliophile Challenge Category: Recommended Book Ratings:4 of 5 Will you like...
Julie Mackin
Jun 11, 20232 min read


All Good Here, Thanks
I'm putting a different Sunday Scary book out there. What happens when your marriage ends and you are left floundering? The end of any...
Julie Mackin
Apr 23, 20232 min read


Sunday's Child
Normally my Sunday posts are “Sunday Scaries” and I focus on mysteries. I’m not sure that We are the Brennans by Tracey Lange would be...
Julie Mackin
Mar 26, 20232 min read


There are more things in Heaven and Earth
Ghost of Mary Celeste By Valerie Martin In which Arthur Conan Doyle turns out to be a bit of a pompous ass Stars: 4.5/5 “There are more...
Julie Mackin
Mar 19, 20232 min read


Not the Way To Ring In the New Year
Last Party by Clare Mackintosh In which we learn sailing might not be for everyone Star: 4/5 This thriller is the first in Mackintosh’s...
Julie Mackin
Mar 6, 20231 min read


Four for Death
On Sundays I am going to be posting about murder mysteries - could be a book, a series, even a tv show. But I thought this would be a fun...
Julie Mackin
Feb 26, 20237 min read
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