A Studio Ghibli marathon
This weekend, I was craving a dose of something sweet. When that happens, I turn to my favorite comfort movies, which are generally Studio Ghibli movies….
8.2 The Tragedy of “In Cold Blood”: Crime, Consequence, Truth
While I love watching true crime series/movies, I have never really been into true crime in books. In Cold Blood is possibly my very…
7.6 A Sliver of Darkness
A Sliver of Darkness is a horror anthology from C.J. Tudor. I’ve enjoyed her other longer books, so I wanted to give these shorts…
Sky Garden & London Mithraeum
Mum has come to visit us and we have all been sitting happy as clams enjoying her company and her cooking as well 😉….
7.6 The Searcher: A Retired Detective’s Life in Ireland
I really liked The Wych Elm when I read it, but I still did not want to invest in the much more popular Dublin…
8.3 Then She Was Gone: A Mother’s Unwavering Hope
Happy summer solstice! There’s luck and magic in the air. As well as being the longest day, today is also the hottest here in the…
7.6 The Thursday Murder Club
In my quest for more British crime fiction, I landed on the hugely popular (there is a Netflix series starring Pierce Brosnan in the…
Your Guide to Facing Health Decisions with Confidence
Health decisions—whether sudden or anticipated—can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating a recent diagnosis, considering future care, or helping a loved one make important choices,…
Top Ten Tuesday | Books On My Summer 2025 Reading List
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature hosted at That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week you compile a list of ten books that coincide with…
7.7 Ghosts, Murder & Lies in The Stranger Diaries
On the lookout for some British crime fiction, I picked up The Stranger Diaries from the library. This is the first of a series…