Book Review: A Ghastly Catastrophe by Deanna Raybourn

Veronica Speedwell #10 Hits Shelves March 3, 2026 ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley. This post includes affiliate links that kick us a small percentage -- at no cost to you -- if you use them to shop. If this post is useful or helps you discover a new author, please use them, it…

ByMichelleMarch 3, 20260Comments

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26 New Asian and Pacific Islander Books for your 2026 TBR

As I've done for the last few years, I've rounded up 26 books by Asian and Pacific Islander authors for your 2026 TBR. By no means exhaustive, this list is a portion of what I'm personally tracking for the year, with more to come. The list is on Bookshop.org as well and I'll update there…

ByMichelleJanuary 2, 20260Comments

A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn, book 9 in the Veronica Speedwell series.

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Review: A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn

Veronica Speedwell #9 Finds Veronica and Stoker Investigating an Anatomical Venus ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley. This post includes affiliate links that kick us a small percentage at no cost to you, if you use them to shop. If this post is useful or helps you discover a new author, please use them…

ByMichelleMarch 12, 20240Comments

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Review: A Deadly Endeavor by Jenny Adams

Previously featured in "6 More Books to Check Out if You Love Miss Scarlet and the Duke." A Deadly Endeavor by debut author Jenny Adams hits shelves today. ARC provided by the publisher for review. This post includes affiliate links that kick us a small percentage - at no cost to you…

ByMichelleMarch 5, 20240Comments

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DailyWaffle’s 10 Most Anticipated 2024 Reads

Happy New Year! It's time to talk Most Anticipated Reads for 2024. I gotta tell ya, it was tough narrowing it down this year and there are a few obvious big releases this year that aren't on the list. Not because I'm not excited for them, but because I wanted to make space for books…

ByMichelleJanuary 2, 20240Comments

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Unladylike Lessons in Love by Amita Murray | Quick Hit Review

ARC provided by the publisher for review The Julia Quinn quote on the cover of Unladylike Lessons in Love would lead you to believe that this book is a romance first and a mystery second, but I feel like I should manage your expectations a little. It has an HEA and more steam than say…

ByMichelleMay 18, 20230Comments

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Review: A Sinister Revenge by Deanna Raybourn (Veronica Speedwell #8)

ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley. This post includes affiliate links that kick us a small percentage at no cost to you if you use them to shop. If this post is useful, please use them to support my work -- thanks! I came late to Deanna Raybourn's Veronica Speedwell Mysteries, but…

ByMichelleMarch 6, 20230Comments

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4 Book Series to Check Out if You Love Miss Scarlet and the Duke

If you binged Miss Scarlet and the Duke season 3 on PBS Passport and now you've got an Eliza and William-sized hole in your heart, here are four historical mystery series (with varying degrees of romance) I'm checking out while we wait for season four. If you don't subscribe to PBS Passport, the new season…

ByMichelleDecember 7, 20220Comments

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Quick Hit Book Reviews: White Ivy, A Lady’s Guide to Mischief and Mayhem

ARCs provided by the publishers for review Chances are books haven't been the first thing on your mind in the last couple of weeks. But as we roll toward the holidays, you may be looking for some book recs for the people in your life. I'll be rolling out short reviews over the next couple…

ByMichelleNovember 10, 20200Comments