KRL Update 11/23/2024

Up on KRL this week reviews and giveaways of 3 more food mysteries for your Thanksgiving reading-"Guilt and Ginataan" A Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mystery Book Five by Mia P. Manansala, "Fondue or Die" by Korina Moss, and "Pumpkin Spice Puppy" by Laurien Berenson https://kingsriverlife.com/11/23/food-mysteries-for-your-2024-thanksgiving-feast/ 

And a review and giveaway of "In the Blink of a Pie" by Catherine Bruns along with a recipe from Catherine perfect for your Thanksgiving Dinner! https://kingsriverlife.com/11/23/in-the-blink-of-a-pie-by-catherine-bruns/

 

And a review and giveaway of "A Killer Clue" by Victoria Gilbert https://kingsriverlife.com/11/23/a-killer-clue-by-victoria-gilbert/

 

We also have the latest Queer Mystery Coming Attractions from Matt Lubbers-Moore https://kingsriverlife.com/11/23/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-december-2024/

 

For those who prefer to listen to Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast directly on KRL, you can find the player here for the latest episode which features the first of our Christmas mystery short stories this year, "The Jumper" by John Floyd, read by local actor Larry Mattox https://kingsriverlife.com/11/23/new-mysteryrats-maze-podcast-featuring-the-jumper/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and giveaway of "A Holiday for Homicide" by Devon Delaney https://www.krlnews.com/2024/11/a-holiday-for-homicide-by-devon-delaney.html

 

And a review and ebook giveaway of "Death by Jelly Beans" by Susie Black https://www.krlnews.com/2024/11/death-by-jelly-beans-by-susie-black.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "Sgt. Ford's Widow" by Paul A. Barra https://www.krlnews.com/2024/11/sgt-fords-widow-by-paul-barra.html

 

Happy reading,

Lorie

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai:   Reviewed by Jeanne Taste and smell are closely linked, so it’s only natural that certain tastes evoke memories just as smells do.   Th...

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Nevermore: Chasing History, Absolutely Remarkable Thing, Melungeon Winter, The Poison Squad

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Nevermore: Chasing History, Absolutely Remarkable...:     Reported by Ben   Chasing History by Carl Bernstein: this book is the famous reporter's account of his personal journey a...

Lesa's Book Critiques: LOVE AND SAFFRON: A NOVEL OF FRIENDSHIP, FOOD, AND LOVE BY KIM FAY

Lesa's Book Critiques: LOVE AND SAFFRON: A NOVEL OF FRIENDSHIP, FOOD, AND LOVE BY KIM FAY

Lesa's Book Critiques: TASTE: MY LIFE THROUGH FOOD BY STANLEY TUCCI

 Lesa's Book Critiques: TASTE: MY LIFE THROUGH FOOD BY STANLEY TUCCI

Lesa's Book Critiques: LIZZIE & DANTE BY MARY BLY

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Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Aunty Lee’s Deadly Specials by Ovidia Yu

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Aunty Lee’s Deadly Specials by Ovidia Yu: Reviewed by Jeanne Rosie Lee, better known as Aunty Lee, runs her own restaurant in Singapore where she specializes in traditional Peranakan...

Lesa's Book Critiques: THE FOOD & BOOKS OF SCOTLAND by Rosemary Kaye

 Lesa's Book Critiques: THE FOOD & BOOKS OF SCOTLAND by Rosemary Kaye

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert:             This year has been rough, and what better way to take one’s mind off current events than to pick up a light, fluffy book w...

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Grandbaby Cakes: Modern Recipes, Vintage Charm, So...

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Grandbaby Cakes: Modern Recipes, Vintage Charm, So...: Reviewed by Kristin After reading Christy’s review of Vintage Cakes with those gorgeous descriptions and beautiful photograph of ...

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giord...: Reviewed by Jeanne Auntie Poldi, a sixty year old force of nature, has been battling depression since the death of her husband—...

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Vintage Cakes by Julie Richardson

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Vintage Cakes by Julie Richardson: Reviewed by Christy             While dusting our shelves during our closure, I came across a cookbook of vintage cakes. Author Ju...

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites by Libby H. O’Connell

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bite...: Reviewed by Christy               In The American Plate , Libby H. O’Connell travels throughout America’s history to tell our ...

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Findi...

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Findi...: Reviewed by Jeanne As a twenty year old college student in Italy, Tembi Locke was infatuated with the country, the art, and w...

KRL This Week Update for 3/16/19

Up in KRL this morning a review and giveaway of "Chocolate Cream Pie Murder" by Joanne Fluke along with a yummy chocolate cream pie recipe from Joanne

http://kingsriverlife.com/03/16/chocolate-cream-pie-murder-by-joanne-fluke/

We also have a review of the recent Chronicle Mysteries on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel

http://kingsriverlife.com/03/16/the-chronicle-mysteries-trio-on-hallmark-movies-mysteries/

And a review and giveaway of "Dead as a Doorknocker" by Diane Kelly

http://kingsriverlife.com/03/16/dead-as-a-door-knocker-by-diane-kelly/

And we have a review and ebook giveaway of "The Puppy Who Knew Too Much" by VM Burns along with a fun dog related guest post by VM

http://kingsriverlife.com/03/16/the-puppy-who-knew-too-much-by-v-m-burns/

And a review and giveaway of "Grave Expectations" by Sandra Gardner, along with a bonus review of the first book in the series "Dead Shrinks Don't Talk" 

http://kingsriverlife.com/03/16/grave-expectations-by-sandra-gardner/

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and giveaway of "The Saint Paddy's Promise" a St. Patrick's Day mystery by Kathi Daley

https://www.krlnews.com/2019/03/the-saint-paddys-promise-kathi-daley.html

And for those who also enjoy fantasy, we have a review and giveaway of "Circle of the Moon" by Faith Hunter

https://www.krlnews.com/2019/03/circle-of-moon-by-faith-hunter.html

Happy reading,

Lorie

Judy Penz Sheluk: New Release Mondays: Death on the Menu by Lucy Burdette

Judy Penz Sheluk: New Release Mondays: Death on the Menu by Lucy Burdette

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Playing for Pizza by John Grisham

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Playing for Pizza by John Grisham: Reviewed by Jeanne Rick Dockery is an NFL quarterback. . . or was an NFL quarterback.   The third stringer has been bounce...

FunCity Stuff (DFW): Weekend Whirlwind June 9-10

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A Writer's Life....Caroline Clemmons: BAKING AND MAKING CANDY MAKES MEMORIES

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Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Nevermore: Peter Robinson, Octavia Butler, Pam Jen...

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Nevermore: Peter Robinson, Octavia Butler, Pam Jen...: Our first reader could barely wait to talk about the book she had just read:   When the Music’s Over by Peter Robinson .   English...