Whispers from the Library

I feel like ever since I've thought of starting this weekly thing I've been reading even less. The other reason is that I've had family in the hospital.

So First this week was Sacre Bleu by Christopher Moore. It's about color and artists and love. You might be confused that in a book about artists and color all the illustrations are in black and white, but I'm pretty sure that's Meta (or ya know, color prints cost a lot) It's a funny book. Still much more serous than Moore's earlier works, and not AS funny as say Dirty Job, but penis makes me laugh (even if it does scare the maids). It is a beautiful history of the impressionist period in Paris, particularly Montmartre in the 1890's. It took me longer than most books this size to finish but it is absolutely worth your time.

Second this week was Dark Places by Gillian Flynn. Just as good as her first novel. Libby isn't automatically lovable, but don't let that stop you. 25 years ago her brother killed her entire family and Libby has never gotten over that night. Even if Ben might be innocent. Part In Cold Blood Part West Memphis Three, it is a mesmerizing tale of the miscarriage of justice and a woman's ability to change the world.

Third this week was On what grounds by Cleo Coyle (which is not her real name)
I have read all these books in reverse order. So I will say that if you like coffee and you like crime dramas this is a very amusing novel. Claire comes back to Manhattan to manage the Village Blend. On the day she is supposed to move into the upstairs duplex, she finds the shop still locked at 9am and a corpse at the bottom of the basement stairs.  Her ex, her daughter and her mother-in-law make for an interesting investigative team. It is a good series, though not all of the books are fantastic. The first in the series introduces Claire, Madame, Matteo,  Esther Best and Det. Quinn all of whom you're going to want to know. This isn't the BEST in the series, but it is quite good. Not heavy reading but if you're looking for a fun little mystery to pass the time it should totally be on your list.