Book Shops, Books, Christmas, Detetective Stories

Christmas Reading – Suggestion 1

Are your looking for some Christmassy reading these holiday?  Why not give "Christmas at the Mysterious Bookshop" edited by Otto Penzler, a go. I'm a big fan of Otto Penzler’s mystery story compendiums and am particularly fond of his Christmas collections. I picked this one up on my trip to New York. This collection of… Continue reading Christmas Reading – Suggestion 1

Book Shops, Travel, Writers Journey

My Impressions of New York

I must admit that I haven't been to New York for 16 years (pre 9/11) so the place has changed significantly since my last visit. I personally love New York - I love the history, the ambience, the business, the music scene, the shopping and of course Central Park.  I was fortunate enough to spend… Continue reading My Impressions of New York

Books, Detetective Stories, Mysteries

Christmas Reading

Last year my husband gave me a wonderful big bumper book of Christmas themed Mystery and Detective stories - The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries, edited by Otto Penzler. It is a fabulous collection with both classic and modern tales, by a wide range of authors. If you are a fan of detective stories or… Continue reading Christmas Reading