It’s a Rogue Roundup: See what we Rogues discovered, researched, and talked about in November… Death came knocking at our door in November with ZJ Czupor's monthly installment of On Tour with Dead Writers. When our dead writer first wrote his famous detective's first story, he was paid the measly...
By Chris Goff My mother was a “holiday cook.” While my father was master of the kitchen, making amazing gourmet creations, always by memory, my mother's specialties were Thanksgiving and Christmas. Again, no recipes. So, when I married my husband, I happily collected the family recipes my...
Kim Howe: Nothing is better than enjoying a delicious snack or meal while reading a fabulous book. But if cooking is an integral part of the novel you’re reading—even better! Please welcome Wendy Eckel with her book Mystery at Windswept Farm. Bon appétit! Wendy Eckel: When I was almost certain I...
By Karna Small Bodman Christmas shopping is in full swing, so I asked my family and a few friends to recommend books in various genres for consideration as Christmas gifts. All of these suggestions are newly released, and all have hit the bestseller lists. For the history buff: A Very Short...
By Carla Neggers It’s summer! Unofficially, anyway. Despite a raw, rainy Memorial Day weekend, we’ve kicked off summer here on our hilltop in Vermont. For me, that means moving my favorite reading spot from by the fire to an Adirondack chair in the shade, or a comfy seat on the screen porch…or an...
Karna Small Bodman provides delectable recommendations for novels that feature recipes.
by Carla Neggers Maple-sugaring season has arrived here in New England. In Vermont, where I live, the sap is running, and steam is rising again from sugar-shacks. It’s a short season requiring warm—but not too warm—days and cold nights. And it’s so much fun. The longer days, the snow-covered...
