If you are a lover of mysteries, particularly the “cozy” type, no doubt you have noticed the recent and rapid proliferation of themed mystery series. There are series featuring bookshops, catering or cooking, inns or hotels, gardening, scrapbooking, reading groups, ghosts, needlecrafts in general and knitting in particular, and even… Read more »
If you are a lover of mysteries, particularly the “cozy” type, no doubt you have noticed the recent and rapid proliferation of themed mystery series. There are series featuring bookshops, catering or cooking, inns or hotels, gardening, scrapbooking, reading groups, ghosts, needlecrafts in general and knitting in particular, and even… Read more »
The God of the Hive It began as a problem in one of Holmes’ beloved beehives, led to a murderous cult, and ended–or so they’d hoped–with a daring escape from a sacrificial altar. Instead, Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, have stirred the wrath and the limitless resources of… March 26, 2010 Lark_Bookwyrm In the Dragon's Eye 3
I’ve been watching the “Alleyn Mysteries” produced by the BBC in 1993-1994, based on Ngaio Marsh’s mystery novels. These adaptations are quite good, for the most part. Patrick Malahide and William Simons are perfectly cast as Alleyn and his assistant, Inspector Fox. Their interpretation of the characters and of the… Read more »
Catalyst by Anne McCaffrey, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough Series: Tales of the Barque Cats #1 Published by Del Rey on January 5th 2010 Genres: Fantasy Format: Hardcover Source: the library Add to Goodreads DNF Also by this author: Restoree, The Dragonriders of Pern Pilot, navigator, engineer, doctor, scientist…ship’s cat? All are… January 30, 2010 Lark_Bookwyrm Book Reviews 0
Some interesting developments in e-reader technology were on display at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, according to an article by CNN. I was intrigued, so I took a look at the websites for two new e-readers. If you’re looking to try the e-reader experience, but don’t… Read more »
For a thoughtful and thought-provoking look at where books may be headed, I recommend Tom Peters’ “The Future of Reading,” published on Library Journal’s website. Peters clearly lays out the challenges and issues facing the publishing industry and introduces readers to new trends and innovations made possible by emerging technologies,… Read more »
Protector of the Small quartet by Tamora Pierce Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Genres: Fantasy, YA (Young Adult) Format: Hardcover Source: my personal collection Review My teen and I love Tamora Pierce’s fantasy books for young adults. Pierce has written a number of series set in two… Read more »
How Lincoln Learned to Read by Daniel Wolff Published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA on March 17th 2009 Genres: Nonfiction Format: Hardcover Source: the library Add to Goodreads An engaging, provocative history of American ideas, told through the educations (both in and out of school) of twelve great figures, from Benjamin… October 13, 2009 Lark_Bookwyrm Book Reviews 0 ★★★★½
In the last month or two, I’ve been rereading Ngaio Marsh’s superb mystery series featuring Roderick Alleyn of Scotland Yard, most of them for the first time in almost 10 years. I loved them in my high school and college days, and collected the lot, most of them in hardcover… Read more »
