Order of Michael Bond Books
Michael Bond was an English author best known as the creator and author of the wildly popular Paddington Bear. His first book was A Bear Called Paddington about a marmalade-loving bear from Peru and it lead to a whole world of books and adaptations in the world of television and film. The Paddington series was a tremendous success and reached kids over many generations. There have been more than 35 million copies of Paddington books sold worldwide. (more…)
Order of Melissa Senate Books
Melissa Senate is an American author of romance and children’s novels. She has written novels under various pseudonyms (including as Meg Maxwell), as well having ghostwritten several novels. Melissa began in the industry as an editorial assistant in New York City and worked her way up to senior editor. She lives on the Maine coast with her teenager and pets. (more…)
Order of Kate Christensen Books
Kate Christensen is an American author of literary fiction novels and non-fiction books. Her writing experience goes far beyond being a novelist, having had many reviews and essays published in publications such as the New York Times Book Review, Bookforum, O, Elle, and Gilt Taste. She also has a drinks column that runs occasionally in The Wall Street Journal called “With a Twist.” Kate lives in Portland, Maine. (more…)
Order of Molly Sutton Books
Molly Sutton is the protagonist in a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Nell Goddin. Molly Sutton is a 38-year-old Bostonian who is recovering from a failed marriage. In order to make a fresh start, she moves to France. When she hears about a murder there, she becomes extremely interested, and decides she has to investigate it herself. (more…)
Order of Nell Goddin Books
Nell Goddin is an American author of mystery novels. She writes the Molly Sutton Mysteries series. Nell grew up in Richmond, Virginia and has lived in New England, New York City, and France. She has received degrees from Dartmouth College and Columbia University. Prior to becoming a novelist, Nell has worked as a radio reporter, SAT tutor, short-order omelet chef, and baker. She tried waitressing unsuccessfully – twice. Nell has since returned home to Virginia, where she lives with too many pets. (more…)
May 2020 Mid-Month Newsletter
Welcome to the third “mid-month” newsletter!
Right off the bat I want to give a shoutout to Bill B. in Maui. Bill sent me a recommendation for a book last Thursday. I read the plot and it sounded right up my alley.
There was no Kindle version so I ordered the paperback. It arrived Monday afternoon, and it immediately consumed my life and I couldn’t put it down until I finished it Tuesday afternoon. (more…)
Order of Rob Sinclair Books
Rob Sinclair is an English author best known for writing the James Ryker series and the Enemy series. Before getting into writing, Rob specialized in forensic fraud investigations at a global accounting firm. He picked up the pen as he believed that he could writing an “unputdownable thriller” and he turned out to be right with over a million copies sold. (more…)
Order of Kate Hewitt Books
Kate Hewitt is a women’s fiction author who writes gripping and emotional page turners. She is best known for writing the Hartley-by-the-Sea series set in the Lake District, and the Willoughby Close series set in the Cotswolds. (more…)
Order of Octavia Randolph Books
Octavia Randolph is a historical novelist best known for writing The Circle of Ceridwen Saga. When creating the series, she set out to write the kind of book that she would like to read herself. She is very interested in history and did extensive research in writing as she traveled to England, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and Gotland. (more…)
Order of Ralph McInerny Books
Ralph McInerny was an American author best known for writing his series of Father Dowling novels. In addition to his work as a mystery writer, McInerny was a longtime professor of philosophy and medieval studies at the University of Notre Dame. (more…)