The Role Of Wills And Testaments In Mystery Novels

Nothing could tear Detective Michael Bennett away from his new bride—except the murder of his best friend. NYPD master homicide investigator Michael Bennett and FBI abduction specialist Emily Parker have a history. When she fails to show at FBI headquarters in Washington, DC, Bennett ventures outside his jurisdiction. The investigation he undertakes is the most brilliant detective work of his career…and the most intensely personal. A portrait begins to emerge of a woman as adept at keeping secrets as forging powerful connections....

November 17, 2022 · 4 min · 738 words · Melissa Ibarra

The Storygraph Review Pros Cons Costs And More

Getting Started With The StoryGraph Setting up your account with The StoryGraph take a little time, because the website isn’t just about tracking and community. It’s about giving you personalized recommendations on what to read next. After setting up a username and password, The StoryGraph takes you through a short questionnaire about the types of books you like to read. Genres, characteristics, and literary turn-offs all drive The StoryGraph’s recommendations. If you’ve used Goodreads for years, you have a similar issue I have....

November 17, 2022 · 5 min · 913 words · Lori Brewer

There S No Excuse For Bad Book Covers Anymore

We’re living through a boom in self-publishing and small presses, allowing all sorts of stories to reach the market that wouldn’t have otherwise. It can be hard for these to reach their audiences, though, and covers are a major way they can catch a reader’s eye. Obviously, small presses and self-publishing authors don’t have access to the same design budgets for a cover that major publishing houses do, and that’s completely understandable....

November 17, 2022 · 4 min · 737 words · Evelyn Kelley

Treat Your Pet This Valentine S Day With Bookish Gifts

Whether you’re going to give them special food — my cats get fancier canned food and I’ll probably treat the rabbit to some bonus dried pineapple — or you’re going to treat them to something more memorable, chances are you’re looking now and eager to make sure those goods arrive before the big day or week. Chewy has been my go-to for all things pets for the cats for years....

November 17, 2022 · 3 min · 441 words · Michael Swenson

When Does Lord Of The Rings Get Interesting

…Still here? If that first sentence didn’t make you throw your device in a fury or send you on a rage-tweeting spree, that probably means you’re not a toxic stan! Congrats to you! I do stand by my short answer. Sort of. Obviously it’s a little more complicated than “The Lord of the Rings is actually boring.” Because it certainly isn’t. At least not to those of use who care....

November 17, 2022 · 6 min · 1239 words · Alexander Armstrong

Ya Mystery And Thriller Novels About Vacations Gone Wrong

Nothing could tear Detective Michael Bennett away from his new bride—except the murder of his best friend. NYPD master homicide investigator Michael Bennett and FBI abduction specialist Emily Parker have a history. When she fails to show at FBI headquarters in Washington, DC, Bennett ventures outside his jurisdiction. The investigation he undertakes is the most brilliant detective work of his career…and the most intensely personal. A portrait begins to emerge of a woman as adept at keeping secrets as forging powerful connections....

November 17, 2022 · 1 min · 171 words · Stanley Ramsey