The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly

I wait for a Michael Connelly crime title like I used to await Christmas morning with great expectation and a bit of dizzy joy. Although instead of ripping off the paper cover and devouring it like a chocolate-covered cherry—I take my time reading it—savoring his musical language and getting to know his characters as they and I are engaged with the clever and stimulating plot. Continue »

The Manual of Detection by Jedediah Berry
Unexpectedly promoted to detective when his predecessor goes missing and a supervisor is killed, agency clerk Charles Unwin struggles with inexperience and nerves during a case in which he encounters bizarre clues and is framed for murder. Continue »

Berentson, Jane. Miss Harper can do it. [Smart Funny Women]
Diary format

Bond, Larry. Cold choices. [SUSPENSE] Continue »

The Revenge of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz

If you have not read any of Lisa Lutz’s delightful Spellman series books: (The Spellman Files, Curse of the Spellmans, Revenge of the Spellmans), then I highly suggest you do so this summer. Continue »

The next gathering of Beebe Library’s book discussion group, Books By the Lake, is on July 15, 2009 when the book group will meet at a group member’s home for a potluck and a discussion of Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln.

People may start arriving at 6:00pm for the potluck. The book discussion will begin at 7:30pm. Continue »

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Classic Regency Romance - Now with Ultraviolent Zombie Mayhem! by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith.

This is a delightful parody of a classic that will appeal to both die hard Austen fans with a sense of humor and those who like their zombies meandering and mindless. I laughed so hard in parts that I had to take deep breaths to regain my senses. Continue »