My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social Listen for today is THE GREAT HURRICANE, 1938 by Cherie Burns borrowed from @hoopladigital.bsky.social. @blackstonepub.bsky.social. Pretty frightening for those of us who are living in New England during hurricane season! Great listen.

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is MURDER BY MOONRISE by Patrice McDonough, due out in February from @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social . #3 in the Dr. Julia Lewis Mystery series. A great series for historical mystery fans. Love it.

I don't know how @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social thinks I'm going to get anything done with these cozies calling to me from @netgalley.bsky.social #booksky @larissaackerman.bsky.social

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social listen today is THE GAME IS MURDER by @hazellward.bsky.social. Out in July @berkleypub.bsky.social @prhlibrary.bsky.social. Comes w/a disclaimer that you need to listen carefully for clues. Hubby has received record # of evil eyes for interrupting...

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is BURN DOWN MASTER'S HOUSE by @claycane.bsky.social due out in January from #Dafina @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social. Historical Fiction. Brutal in its honest descriptions of the horrors of slavery. So good. Page turner doesn't do it justice.

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social (listen) for today is MURDER BY INVITATION ONLY by @colleengleason.bsky.social. #3 in the wonderful Phyllida Bright Mystery series. I've read them all but love the audios @hoopladigital.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social @prhlibrary.bsky.social

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is THE SNOW LIES DEEP: A MERCY CARR MYSTERY by @paulamunier.bsky.social due out in Dec. from @macmillanlib.bsky.social @minotaurbooks.bsky.social. #7 in this terrific series. Santa must have been on someone's naughty list...

#ewgc Can't forget one of my favorite cozies, MURDER AT THE SCOTTISH GAMES (A SCOTTISH SHIRE MYSTERY BOOK 7) by Traci Hall, due out in November from @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social. Fun series. Knitting, Scotty dog, men in kilts, and murder. What more can you ask for?

#ewgc and again, I must mention THREE ROADS TO GETTYSBURG: MEADE, LEE, LINCOLN, AND THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED THE WAR, THE SPEECH THAT CHANGED THE NATION by Tim McGrath, due out in November from @prhlibrary.bsky.social @duttonbooks.bsky.social. I visit Gettysburg every year. So much history there.

#ewgc another nonfiction to look out for is FAMILY OF SPIES: A WORLD WAR II STORY OF NAZI ESPIONAGE, BETRAYAL, AND THE SECRET HISTORY BEHIND PEARL HARBOR by Christine Kuehn, due out in November from @macmillanlib.bsky.social. So many great history books coming out soon. I can't read fast enough!

#ewgc Read and loved THE GALES OF NOVEMBER by John Bacon, due out in October from @wwnorton.com. I know I mentioned it last month, but it really was fantastic. 50th anniversary of the sinking is in November. So interesting and full of history of the Great Lakes and shipping.

#ewgc Read and loved THE SECRET LIVES OF MURDERERS' WIVES by Elizabeth Arnott, due out in March from @prhlibrary.bsky.social. Who better to catch an active serial killer than three wives of convicted serial killers? No one better.

#ewgc I am currently reading THE HAUNTING OF EMILY GRACE by Elena Taylor, due out in November from @severnhouse.bsky.social. Loving it. Plus, I'm a sucker for a great cover. Isolated mansion on an island. May or may not be haunted. Creepy. Perfect for the season.

#ewgc A CASE OF LIFE AND LIMB: THE TRIALS OF GABRIEL WARD by Sally Smith, due out in November from @bloomsburyraven.bsky.social. Second in the series after A CASE OF MICE AND MURDER. Historical mystery readers will love this series.

#ewgc I also loved THE DENTIST: A DS GEORGE CROSS MYSTERY by Tim Sullivan, due out in October from @atlanticcrime.bsky.social @groveatlantic.bsky.social. I'm always ready to start a new mystery series, even though I'm juggling way too many as it is. Bring them on!

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social (listen) for today is MURDER AT THE CROWN AND ANCHOR by C.J. Archer. #6 in the Cleopatra Fox mystery series. Borrowed through @hoopladigital.bsky.social. This series is one of my favorites. Great self-published author!

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is THE HAUNTING OF EMILY GRACE by Elena Taylor, due out in Nov. from @severnhouse.bsky.social. Spooky, atmospheric and set in a mansion on a secluded island. Perfect suspense novel for the season. Plus, look at that cover! Sells itself.

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is THE SECRET LIVES OF MURDERERS' WIVES by Elizabeth Arnott, due out in March from @berkleypub.bsky.social @prhlibrary.bsky.social. Just started it & loving it. Strong women overcoming problems caused by men. Love the cover, too. #booksky

Thank you @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social and @larissaackerman.bsky.social for an amazing author showcase today. So many wonderful titles to look forward to. The authors today were so passionate about their books, and I just love to see and hear that. I can't wait to read and recommend!

1/The headline in the WSJ read “White House to Vet Smithsonian Museums to Fit Trump’s Historical Vision.” It continued, “Top White House officials will scrutinize exhibitions, internal processes, collections and artist grants ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.” www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social (listen) is A NOVEL MURDER: A MYSTERY by E. C. Nevin. Came out in June from @aaknopf.bsky.social @prhlibrary.bsky.social @prhaudio.bsky.social. Based on what I've been reading lately, my advice is: stay away from Crime Writer gatherings at all costs.

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is DECLARING INDEPENDENCE: WHY 1776 MATTERS by Edward J. Larson, due out in Nov. from @wwnorton.com @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social. I'm trying to read up before Ken Burns. You know, "No Kings" and "All created equal". Little things like that.

#ewgc Last but not least, THREE ROADS TO GETTYSBURG: MEADE, LEE, LINCOLN, AND THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED THE WAR, THE SPEECH THAT CHANGED THE NATION by Tim McGrath, due out in November from @prhlibrary.bsky.social @duttonbooks.bsky.social. I visit every year, so this was a must. Great book!

On to non-fic before I run out of time! You can tell I've missed a few #ewgc. THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD by John U. Bacon (author of another fave, THE GREAT HALIFAX EXPLOSION), due out in October from @liveright.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social. Loved it

#ewgc MISS WINTER IN THE LIBRARY WITH A KNIFE by Martin Edwards, due out in October from @poisonedpenpress.bsky.social @sbkslibrary.bsky.social. Loved it. Christmas holiday, murder mystery game, and death. What's not to love??

#ewgc Fun, fun, fun! NINE GOBLINS : A TALE OF LOW FANTASY AND HIGH MISCHIEF by T. Kingfisher, due out in January from @tordotcom.bsky.social @macmillanlib.bsky.social.

#ewgc Next up, another mystery in a great series, FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE by @authorrhysbowen.bsky.social due out in November from @prhlibrary.bsky.social. #19 Royal Spyness series (I can't believe it's #19)!

#ewgc Need some Poirot? THE LAST DEATH OF THE YEAR by @sophiehannah.bsky.social, due out in October from @wmmorrowbooks.bsky.social @librarylovefest.bsky.social. Poirot is still using his little grey cells.

#ewgc COME THROUGH YOUR DOOR by the fabulous Carlene O'Connor, due out in October from, surprise surprise, @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social. #4 in the County Kerry Novel series. Love all of her books.

#ewgc MURDER AT THE SCOTTISH GAMES by Traci Hall, due out in November from @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social. #7 of A Scottish Shire Mystery series. Love my books set in Scotland!

#ewgc MURDER AT COTTONWOOD CREEK by Clara McKenna, due out in November from @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social. #7 in the Stella and Lyndy Mystery series. Fun. Great characters.

#ewgc MURDER AT SOMERSET HOUSE by @andreapenrose.bsky.social due out in September from @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social. #9 in the Wrexford and Sloane Mystery series. Again, love the characters. Like visiting with old friends...who solve murders. Love the cover, too.

#ewgc Lots of great mysteries in my favorite series coming up! DEATH AND THE FINAL CUT by @gmmalliet.bsky.social due out in November from @severnhouse.bsky.social. #7 in the St. Just Mystery series. Love her characters and mysteries.

#ewgc I am finally here, after new ILS h*ll, so I have a few titles to mention!

The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social (listen) today is A TRACE OF POISON BY @colleengleason.bsky.social. Borrowed from @hoopladigital.bsky.social. #2 in the Phyllida Bright Mystery series. Already read but I luv a good listen. @highbridgeaudio.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is DEATH AND THE FINAL CUT by @gmmalliet.bsky.social, due out in November from @severnhouse.bsky.social. No. 7 in the wonderful St. Just Mystery series. I just love all of her series. Great characters and great writing.

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is ALL IN HER HANDS by Audrey Blake, due out in Feb from @sbkslibrary.bsky.social. Great so far. Reminds me of the Dr. Julia Lewis mystery series by Patrice McDonough, one of my favs, @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social @prhlibrary.bsky.social

Due out in August, do not miss WHEN THE CRANES FLY SOUTH, by Lisa Ridzén. I am listening to it thanks to @prhaudio.bsky.social. Powerful, moving, heartbreaking. Tell your friends. @prhlibrary.bsky.social @vintagebooks.bsky.social you have a winner here, for sure. #booksky

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is MONA'S EYES by Thomas Schlesser, out in Aug from @europaeditions.bsky.social. Because I'm a glutton for punishment, my listen is WHEN THE CRANES FLY SOUTH by Lisa Ridzén, due Aug from @prhaudio.bsky.social. I'm gonna need a bigger tissue.

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is MISS WINTERS IN THE LIBRARY WITH A KNIFE by Martin Edwards, due out in October from @poisonedpen.bsky.social @sbkslibrary.bsky.social. It's Christmas in July! With murder! Great fun. Escapism when desperately needed.

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today IS THE LAST DEATH OF THE YEAR by Sophie Hannah, due out in October from @wmmorrowbooks.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social @librarylovefest.bsky.social. I always need more Poirot!

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is WAR WITHOUT MERCY: LIBERTY OR DEATH IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by Mark Edward Lender, James Kirby Martin, due out in October from @macmillanlib.bsky.social @ospreypublishing.bsky.social. Getting ready for Ken Burns in the fall!

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is MURDER AT THE SCOTTISH GAMES by Traci Hall. Due out in November from @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social @prhlibrary.bsky.social. I love my Scottish mysteries and this series is one of my favorites.

My (2) #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today are both poetry. BLOOD WOLF MOON by Elise Paschen, pub'd in April from @redhenpress.bsky.social and BEAST by Pascale Petit, due out in July from @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social. Loved both. Please keep giving poetry a try. It's worth it.

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is THE GOOD DAUGHTERS by Brigitte Dale due out in November from @ssedlib.bsky.social. Started it last night and already loving it. Love the cover, too.

I'm a little late to the party on this one, but my #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is THE NAMES by Florence Knapp. Out earlier this month from @prhlibrary.bsky.social @pameladormanbooks.bsky.social. Believe the hype. Powerful and moving Absolutely loving it.

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social for today is HISTORY MATTERS by David McCullough, due out in September from @ssedlib.bsky.social. A collection of some of his essays compiled by McCullough's daughter and his researcher. An important book, because, well, HISTORY MATTERS!

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social is THE LIES THEY TOLD by Ellen Marie Wiseman, due out in July from @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social. Fantastic historical fiction author of THE ORPHAN COLLECTOR spoke about it in Kensington Summer & Fall 2025 Titles webinar. Wonderful & heartbreaking.

My #LibraryReadingWed @libraryreads.bsky.social (listen) for today is THE LAST WITCH OF SCOTLAND by Philip Paris, out last year from @bwpublishing.bsky.social , borrowed from my library through @hoopladigital.bsky.social. Tag line: "Being a woman was her only crime." Absolutely loving it.