Today in 1924 marks the passage of the Snyder Act. which granted citizenship to all Native Americans. Outstanding WWI service by soldiers and civilians helped pass the Act at the federal level. Learn more about Native Americans and WW. www.theworldwar.org/learn/about-...

Today in WW The Battle of Jutland the last fleet battle with no aircraft carriers. British Navy: 6,094 killed German Navy: 2,551 killed. A total of 62,300 tons sunk en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_....

Today, May 22, 1859 was Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle’s Birthday #ConanDoyle.! The beloved creator of #sherlockholmes. We have fond memories of loving his stories and the various adaptations. #SherlockHolmes #doyle #england #shortstories en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_...

Today is the Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote! It was a hard-won right--use it! Charles Todd #Vote #History #BessCrawford #19thammendment #WomensVote #SuffrageMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%2...

Dylan Day is an international day to celebrate the life and work of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, which will be held each year on 14 May, the date Under Milk Wood was first read on stage at 92Y The Poetry Center, New York in 1953. #Wales #DylanThomas #Poetry www.dylanthomas.com/dylanday/

International Nurses Day: This day is to highlight the contribution of nurses to the healthcare sector. New Delhi: International Nurses Day marks the birthday of Florence Nightingale,the founder of modern nursing. #nursesday #nursing #besscrawford en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...

Mother's Day was the founded by Anna Maria Jarvis. She petitioned the government and Mother’s Day was finally proclaimed a national holiday in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson. We all take a moment to remember and celebrate our Mothers this special day! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Ja...

Dianna M. Collier Warner’s services will be Thursday May 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., at Taylor and Modeen funeral home, 250 Center Street, Jupiter, FL 33458. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to ffhumane.org. The family thanks all of those who have expressed their cympathy/

Happy Birthday Captain Sir Tom Moore ! We live on in the hearts and minds of those who remember! Captain Tom will live forever! #COVID19 #NHS #Veterans #UK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain...

Tomorrow Saturday April 25th is the annual Independent Bookstores Day. A national day the last Saturday in April for independent bookstores across the country. Please support your local Independent Bookstore tomorrow and always and enjoy the party! www.bookweb.org/independent-...

It is with a sad heart [I share all the passing of Dianna M. Collier (1942-2026) A joy in the hearts of all who met her.A part of my life for more than 10 years.I am confidethat she is no longer suffering from Alzheimer's disease! More details to come.

April 14-15, 1912 - The luxury liner hits an iceberg in the North Atlantic around midnight and sinks in less than three hours. 1,517 people died and 706 survived out of 2,223 passengers and crew, according to the US Senate report on the disaster. www.senate.gov/artandhistor...

Today the RMS Titanic's maiden voyage began on April 10, 1912, from Southampton, England, bound for New York, but tragically ended with the ship's sinking on April 14-15 after hitting an iceberg. #Titanic #UK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic

Today in WWI, the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a moment in Canadian history, saw the Canadian Corps,capture the heavily fortified Vimy Ridge in northern France during WW I from April 9 to 12, 1917. 3,598 dead,7,004 wounded Unknown casualties, 4,000 captured #Canada #WWI en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_....

We are fortunate that Passover and Easter are together. We hope both faiths share freedom from oppression and the joy of living free. #Easter #Passover

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Happy Birthday Ethel Lina White (2 April 1876[1] – 13 August 1944) was a British crime writer from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales. The Wheel Spins (1936), on which the Alfred Hitchcock 1938 film The Lady Vanishes was based. #mystery #wales en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethel_L...

Deal Today on CHIRP! A Day of Judgement by Charles Todfd #IanRutledge #historicalciction #England #WWI www.chirpbooks.com/checkout/use...

What the World Needs Now! Mysteries basted on the songs of Bert Bacharach, preorder on Amazon this weekend, and then on all platforms shortly after that. Pub date is 6/30 (US) & 7/2 (UK). The a mystery by @charlestodauthor.bsky.social r.bsky.social, edited by @martinedwards #mystery #BertBacharach

WRITERS LIVE! The Palm Beach Library System’s returns with Charles Todd Thu, Mar 26, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Jupiter Branch Library New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd discusses his newest novel, "A Day of Judgement," a story of investigating a murder.

Today in WWI! Ludendorff Offensive March 21 to July 18, 1918. the Ludendorff Offensive, German Spring Offensive or Kaiser Schlacht, was a series of German attacks on the Western Front 688,341 German casualties, French 433,000, UK 418,37] Total: 863,374 #WWI en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_...

Today St Patrick’s Day March 17, 2026 at last is RELEASE DAY for A Day of Judgement! Publishers Weekley Star reviewed of next installment of Chief Inspector Ian Rutledge. Available at your local Independent Bookseller and Stores every where including on line! #IanRutledge #Historicalfictoin!

This year, the UK will celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, March 15. The UK date of this celebration is rooted in the Christian observance of Lent.We all owe our Mothers our love this special day! www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/when...

A Day of Judgment will be in stores everywhere on March 17. Order from The Mysterious Bookshop below or read on to learn more about the book. www.mysteriousbookshop.com/products/cha...

Today in 1862! The Battle of Hampton Roads, also referred to as the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (CSS Virginia) or the Battle of Ironclads, was a naval battle during the American Civil War. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_...

Readers are our #1 priority! I apologize to all of you that due to a warehouse issue the release of A Day of Judgement has been delayed until March 17th and not March 10th. I am so sorry, and wanted everyone know as soon as I was told!

There is nothing like opening a box full of books that are brand new! Coming March 10th to Independent stores and others including your library near you!

Happy St. David's Day everyone! For the Welsh it is their patron saint! #wales #stdavidsday en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_D...

Just printed: Charles Todd’s next addition to the Inspector Ian Rutledge series. On England’s coastline years past WWI, Ian Rutledge is sent to solve the murder of a man who washed up on the beach at a pilgrimage site. A DAY OF JUDGEMENT - in stores March 10th! 🔎💀📚 @charlestodauthor.bsky.social

Today in WWI, Battle of Verdun lasted until 18 December 1916. The German Plan: bleed the French white, was not! Battle of the Somme was planned to relieve pressure on the French. Germany 336,000–355,000 casualties: France 379,000–400,000 casualties: #WWI #UK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_...

Today in WWI: 1915, the Gallipoli Campaign. A horrible loss the Anzac and British forces, in an attempt to take Oottoman's out he war. BE: 198,340 (31,389 killed, Fr: 9,000 killed & missing, Austr:8,709 killed, N Z: 3,431 killed, Ottoman:56,643 killed. #WWI #UK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallipo...

A Day of Judgement availabe March 10, 2026 The reviews... Pre Order now.

My pipes they are polished and my clothes are pressed for tonight is Bobby Burns supper! Git yer kilt on!! #robertburns #scotlant #poetry #UK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...

Today in WWI: The Battle of Dogger Bank (24 January 1915) a naval engagement, in the North Sea, The British intercepted and decoded German wireless that a German squadron was heading to Dogger Bank. UK: 47 killed/ wounded. Germany: 1,034 killed/wounded, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_...

Congratulation to all of the Edgar® award nominees!! #MWA #Edgars mysterywriters.org

Happy Birthday Edgar Allan Poe! On todays date in 1809 #EdgarAllanPoe was born in Boston MA! We celebrate his #mysteries and unique mind! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_A...

A Day of Judgement a Rutledge Mystery release 3-10-26, pre order now. Star Review PW, Library Journal “This latest is sure to delight the enormous readership..mystery series. Crime Reads list of booka of 2026, “This is a nuanced and ingenious historical mystery that readers will..devour.” #Mystery

Happy Birthday #SherlockHolmes ! Although a fictional character of #Mystery #Fiction fans of the sleuth celebrate today as the day of his birth in 1854! Although #ConanDoyle is long gone his creation lives on in the hearts of readers around the world! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherloc...

Happy Birthday Rudyard Kipling! Born this day in 1865. Caroline taught me “IF” when I was 3 and it has been among the guideposts of my life. #rudyardkipling www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46473/...

In #uk , #boxingday is the day after Christmas the servants of wealthy aristocrat families were treated as part of the bonus, and food leftovers on the next day after Christmas Day. In Victorian England, role reversal was undertaken. #UK #IanRutledge #BessCrawford en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_...

The Wall Street Journal review of A Christmas Witness! “Mr. Todd’s narrative begins as a police-procedural but subtly transforms into a tale of personal redemption and a poignant Christmas story.” A great stocking stuffer! #WSJ #ACHRISTMASWITNESS www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

Hanukkah Sameach our dear friends of the Jewish faith! Our prayers are with those in Australia, #Hannukkah2025 #hanuman #sindhiswag #lordganesha #shalom #happyhanukkah #judaism #hindus #ganpatibappa #omnamahshivaya #hindustani #hinduswaraj #hindvad en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkah

Happy Birthday Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain was an American writer, humorist, essayist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. #marktwain #bookworm #booknerd en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Tw...

Latha Sona Naomh Anndra! Happy #saintandrewsday The day honors St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, and is marked with festivities. The day is also linked to the origin of the Scottish flag, the Saltire, which features St. Andrew's cross. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_A...

Today in #WWI Battle of Cambrai: November 20 to December 5, 1917. The Battle of Cambrai, is most notably remembered as the first large-scale use of tanks in combat near the French city of Cambrai.Casualties: Allied: 75,681, Germany: 54,720. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_...

This Month’s Best New Historical Mysteries Check out this month’s biggest and buzziest historical mysteries! A festive mystery from a NYT bestseller: Why It’s Readworthy: Christmastime in 1921, Ian Rutledge newly appointed chief inspector travels to Kent to investigate a lord’s attempted murder.

Happy Birthday Robert Lewis Stevenson! Robert Louis Stevenson (born Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson; 13 November 1850) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet, and travel writer. Caroline Todd shared his borthday. #UK #Scotland #Fiction en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...

Lest We Forget! November 11th is #ArmisticeDay in many countries and #VeteransDay in the USA. This day recognizes all those who gave their lives in #WWI and beyond to keep us safe and free.. #Veterans #WWI #Military #History #NeverForget en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veteran...