AuthorCharlotte Self

I learned about this book on a reading blog I have consulted for years, Tony’s Book World. I am sad to say it was Tony’s last entry before he died last summer. Tony worked in the world of computers, lived in Wisconsin, and was a great reader. I was emboldened by his writing to read much more ambitiously than I would have otherwise; I credit him with making me willing to read books that left me...

I could not tear myself away from listening to this book and as a result, made significant progress on a tough jigsaw puzzle I was working on. I had been thinking about this Charlottesville author since his recent book was tapped by Oprah and then learned that Jennifer was reading this one. While I was always conscious of its shortcomings, it did capture me. It is the story of four complicated...

Ron Charles’ enthusiasm for this book is infectious. He says, “Please don’t do this. Don’t write a novel about trying to write a novel. It’s cliche and insular and lazy. Just don’t do it. Unless it’s this novel — this wonderful, witty, heartfelt novel by Lily King titled Writers and Lovers.” I strongly agree and also have an aversion to books about...

What a fun book this was to listen to. I have listened to all of the Baltimore-based author’s detective Tess Monaghan series, but haven’t written about them, though I did write about two of her other books. This one centers on Mrs. Blossom who made an appearance when Tess hired her as a person unlikely to be spotted following a suspect. She is 60-something and is a large woman, thus...