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Whatawhabalism?
A review of Cruciverbalism by Stanley Newman

 The creating of crosswords is called 'cruciverbalism', derived from the Latin for 'cross' and 'word'.  Cruciverbalism:  A Crossword Fanatic's Guide to Life on the Grid by Stanley Newman, shares some of the tips and tricks of the trade.  Creating crossword puzzles takes a bit of finessing and some serious ...read more

Reviewed by Molly - Central on December 21, 2006 | 0 comments

Wine and mystery
A review of The Merlot Murders by Ellen Crosby

 In the Merlot Murders, Lucie Montgomery has been living in France following a car accident that left her scarred and somewhat lame.  Then she is called to home by her brother following the death of their father.  She returns to find the family winery in danger of going ...read more

Reviewed by Liz - Alicia Ashman on December 19, 2006 | 0 comments

Truth in art
A review of Messenger of Truth by Jacqueline Winspear

 In Jacqueline Winspear's fourth Maisie Dobbs mystery The Messenger of Truth, the private ...read more

Reviewed by Lesley - Central on December 16, 2006 | 1 comment

A book about a book

A review of Blind Submission by Debra Ginsberg

 Ever wondered how a book goes from a writer's desktop to the library bookshelves?  If you're unfamiliar with the path a manuscript takes in its' journey from galley to bestseller, this story will give you a behind the scenes peek at what it takes for a book to make it in the publishing world.  This is a work of fiction, but left me wondering if perhaps the book industry is as seedy as this story makes it out to be. The novel ...read more

Reviewed by Katharine - Sequoya on December 11, 2006 | 1 comment

This "best" deserves the title
A review of All Mortal Flesh by Julia Spencer-Fleming

 Julia Spencer-Fleming's latest mystery novel, All Mortal Flesh is listed in the recent Publisher's Weekly list of the 100 best books of 2006 and it deserves the honor. This is the fifth in this ...read more

Reviewed by Mary K. - Central on December 9, 2006 | 0 comments

"Catcher in the Rye" for a new generation
A review of King Dork by Frank Portman

 There has been an explosion in the teen fiction genre the past few years of authors known for their books written for adults writing books for teens. Well-known authors like Carl Hiassen and ...read more

Reviewed by Katharine - Sequoya on December 7, 2006 | 3 comments

Is Venice sinking?
A review of The Science of Saving Venice by Caroline Fletcher and Jane Da Mosto

 Yes.  Yes, it is.  This would not be a big problem, were it not for the fact that sea levels are also rising. The gist of The Science of Saving Venice, mercifully, is that all is not yet lost.  In understandable text and with somewhat shocking pictures of many of Venice's prime landmarks ...read more

Reviewed by Sarah - Alicia Ashman on December 6, 2006 | 0 comments

A little more woo-woo
A review of The First Cut by Dianne Emley

 Dianne Emley's (aka Dianne Pugh) new mystery, ...read more

Reviewed by Jane J - Central on December 5, 2006 | 1 comment

In bed with 3 dogs
A review of A Three Dog Life by Abigail Thomas

 I have never had a dog and probably never will, but I can understand the comfort that her 3 dogs give Abigail Thomas, author of a poignant set of essays A Three Dog Life.  Even though it was a dog that caused her husband Rich's head ...read more

Reviewed by Mary K. - Central on December 1, 2006 | 0 comments

This one has them all!
A review of The Other Side of the Bridge by Mary Lawson

 I recently attended a workshop featuring Nancy Pearl who many readers will recognize as the author of Book Lust and ...read more

Reviewed by Tracy - Sequoya on November 30, 2006 | 0 comments
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