Author Archives: bseat

Wish you were here!

Posted on February 3, 2023 by bseat
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On Vacation!

Posted on January 27, 2023 by bseat
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What to Read on Vacation!

Posted on January 20, 2023 by bseat

Next week I am heading to the beach for a few weeks! This our annual trek seeking a break from the cold wet winter. I always take a lot of books with me and these are a few of the … Continue reading →

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The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

Posted on January 13, 2023 by bseat

The word of mouth on this book was pretty intense. It was on almost every list for mystery/suspense and was touted as a “must read” by many sources. So I read it. My response is “Meh,” as my millennial daughters … Continue reading →

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The Maid by Nita Prose

Posted on January 6, 2023 by bseat

Happy New Year! I’m so glad that I can share a delightful book as my first post for 2023! Molly Gray is a maid at the Regency Grand Hotel. She is fastidious and meticulous and a stickler for proper etiquette. … Continue reading →

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Year End Summary for 2022

Posted on December 30, 2022 by bseat

Although I haven’t been able to read as many books as usual due to the birth of a new grand baby and my knee replacement surgery, I have read some really profound and great books this year. Here is my … Continue reading →

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All Creation Waits by Gayle Boss

Posted on December 16, 2022 by bseat

It is almost Christmas now, and if you are following the church calendar we are in the third week of the four weeks of Advent. Advent is supposed to be a time of waiting, of reflection, and quietness, but in … Continue reading →

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Five Decembers by James Kestrel

Posted on December 9, 2022 by bseat

This book was the winner of the 2022 Edgar Awards, and it certainly deserves that honor. Set in Hawaii in 1941, this is a hard knuckle thriller that takes you all across the Pacific on the trail of a brutal … Continue reading →

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Box 88. by Charles Cumming

Posted on December 2, 2022 by bseat

I think Charles Cumming is currently one of the best writers of spy novels.  Like Le Carré, he lets us see the person behind the spy with all of their fears and vulnerabilities while meticulously crafting his plots with suspense … Continue reading →

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Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Posted on November 25, 2022 by bseat

Every year I evaluate the books I read and come up with my top two or three books for the year. I have to confess I was getting a bit worried about what I would put on that list this … Continue reading →

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