Order of Homer Kelly Books
Homer Kelly is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American novelist Jane Langton. Homer Kelly is a homicide detective turned philosophy professor at the prestigious Harvard University. The series combines a large knowledgebase with interesting characters, gentle humour, and a social conscience. (more…)
Order of Jane Langton Books
Jane Langton is an American author of mystery and children’s novels. She writes the Hall Family Chronicles, and the Homer Kelly series. Jane earned her Bachelor’s degree, an M.A. in art history from the University of Michigan, and another M.A. from Radclife College. She also studied at the Boston Museum School for a year. Jane lives in Lincoln, Massachusetts, and has three adult sons. (more…)
Order of Thomas Littlejohn Books
Thomas Littlejohn is the protagonist in a series of crime fiction novels by English novelist George Bellairs. The novels consist of strong plots, strong characters, scandal, intrigue, and humour. Inspector Littlejohn himself is both intelligent and compassionate. The series has a contemporary setting to when the books were written, and are usually set in small communities. (more…)
Order of George Bellairs Books
George Bellairs (1902-1982) was an English author of crime fiction novels. He wrote the Thomas Littlejohn series. Bellairs is the pen name of Harold Blundell, who also worked as a bank manager. He wrote over 50 novels, sometimes writing as Hilary Landon. In his retirement, Bellairs settled to the Isle of Man. (more…)
Order of Ragnar Jonasson Books
Ragnar Jonasson is an Icelandic author of crime thriller novels. He writes the Dark Iceland series. He is an international bestselling author. Ragnar was born in Reykjavik, Iceland, where he works as a writer and a lawyer. He also teaches copyright law at Reykjavik University. In the past, he has worked in radio and television, including as a TV news reporter for the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service. (more…)
Order of Mike Ryan Books
Mike Ryan is an American author of thriller novels. He writes the Cain, the CIA Ghost, and the Silencer series. Among his interests are sports, movies, music, Star Wars, and anything with superheroes in it. Mike lives in Bucks County, PA and is married with three kids. (more…)
June 2018 Newsletter
Welcome to the June newsletter! Hope everyone had a good May. The weather in Canada here is starting to get better with some lovely days although there’s still been a few bad ones.
For example every year I participate in Ottawa race weekend and 2 years ago, the race was almost canceled due to a heat wave and it was crazy hot. This year? The race was potentially going to be canceled due to thunderstorms and rain!
However for the most part the weather has been beautiful and I’ve spent many a day just sitting on my front porch, basking in the glow of the sun and reading away on my Kindle. (more…)
Reader Mailbag: Memorable Books From Your Youth
In the May 2018 newsletter I asked the readers for their feedback on the most memorable books from their youth.
Here are the responses: (more…)
Order of Laura Andersen Books
Laura Andersen is an American author of historical fiction novels. She has her B.A. in English. Laura enjoys writing historical fiction, as she can visit the past without having to deal with a lack of electricity or indoor plumbing. Although she spent over thirty years west of the Rockies, Laura now resides in Massachusetts with her family. (more…)
Order of Mrs. Bradley Books
Mrs. Bradley is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by English novelist Gladys Mitchell. Beatrice LeStrange Bradley is a psychiatrist and medical doctor who uses her talents to help solve crimes across Britain. (more…)