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I blog about books and libraries at WildmooBooks.com and cohost the podcast, Book Cougars: Two Middle-Aged Women on the Hunt for a Good Read. I also review mysteries, thrillers, and related history for Criminal Element.
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February Reminder! The Willa Cather Short Story Project #1: Flavia and Her Artists
The Willa Cather Short Story Project beings!
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Review: The Lost Man by Jane Harper
My first read for the Australian Women Writers Challenge is The Lost Man by Jane Harper. It just came out here in the U.S. on February 5, 2019 from Flatiron Books. To say I was looking forward to this novel… Read More ›
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January 2019 Reading Recap
I’m happy to report that 2019 has started out with some excellent reads for me. Instead of ending this post with my one DNF of the month, I’ll start with it. That way, we’ll end on a high note.
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2019 Edgar Nominations
The 2019 Edgar Nominations were announced today! Here are the nominees for each category: BEST NOVEL The Liar’s Girl by Catherine Ryan Howard (Blackstone Publishing) House Witness by Mike Lawson (Grove Atlantic – Atlantic Monthly Press) A Gambler’s Jury by Victor… Read More ›
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Announcing The Willa Cather Short Story Project!
Today is my nine-year anniversary blogging here at WildmooBooks and I’m excited to announce a new reading challenge, The Willa Cather Short Story Project! Beginning in February, I’m embarking on an adventure to read all of Cather’s short stories, one… Read More ›
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2019 Australian Women Writers Challenge Sign-up Post
I told myself I wasn’t going to participate in any reading challenges this year other than whittling away at my Classics Club list. The Australian Women Writers Challenge, however, has drawn me in once again. I’ve participated every year since… Read More ›
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1973 Willa Cather Stamp
Happy New Year! I’m excited to kick off 2019 with a post about Willa Cather. In 1973 the United States Postal Service celebrated Willa Cather’s 100th birthday with a postage stamp. Her stamp arrived a decade before those of Edith… Read More ›