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Messenger of Truth by Jacqueline Winspear (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) I've enjoyed all of Winspear's novels, but this Maisie Dobbs mystery may be her best in the series. Dobbs looks into the apparently accidental death of a controversial artist and ends up entangled in a search for missing art, smuggled diamonds, and a poignant family tragedy stretching back to WWI. -- Added by crazycat66@gmail.com on 02/01/2013 Add Comment

The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Knitting by Nancy Queen (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) I knew a little about knitting when I checked this book out, but even a casual read through provided me with helpful tips. Additionally, the author's style offers readers a "Come on, you CAN do it!" attitude of encouragement. -- Added by crazycat66@gmail.com on 02/01/2013 Add Comment

The Annotated Persuasion by Jane Austen (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) As interesting as Austen's work is, this version of her last novel offers enhanced commentary by annotator David M. Shapard. Aside from providing definitions and explanation of word usage, Shapard provides insightful tidbits and facts that make Persuasion even more fascinating. -- Added by crazycat66@gmail.com on 02/01/2013 Add Comment

The Wilder Life by Wendy McClure (Adventure, Suspense, Travel, Sports) If you've ever dreamed about being Laura Ingalls, you MUST read (or listen to) this book by Wendy McClure. McClure's travels to visit all the "Little House" sites is enhanced by excellent research and chatty interviews that give the reader the impression of being there with McClure. Additionally, I was impressed with her attempts to sort fact from fiction and understand why so many generations of girls (and boys too) love the Little House series. -- Added by crazycat66@gmail.com on 02/01/2013 Add Comment

The Mapping of Love and Death by Jacqueline Winspear (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) Winspear has created a new and interesting type of fictional detective with feet of clay, but a heart of gold and a mind like a steel trap. -- Added by crazycat66@gmail.com on 01/13/2013 Add Comment

The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate Summerscale (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) A good read which takes a look at the earliest years of detective fiction and criminology. -- Added by crazycat66@gmail.com on 01/13/2013 Add Comment