9 Recommendations for Readers Who Love To Laugh As They Read
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9 Recommendations for Readers Who Love To Laugh As They Read

Lida loves humor in her mysteries. She chooses her books carefully and looks for ones which make her laugh, as well as having a complex plot and great characters. This month, Jen, Carol, and Tina are sharing some of their favorite reads of the last twelve months that they think Lida would love, too. If you love humor in your mysteries, we think you’ll love them, too.

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S&S Book Club: Cheryl Head’s Time’s Undoing
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S&S Book Club: Cheryl Head’s Time’s Undoing

Lida looks at Cheryl Head’s Time’s Undoing through a writer’s eye. Lida writes: The story is told in first person, present tense, using dual points of view and two different time periods: 1929 and 2019 in Birmingham, Alabama. Not an easy task for any writer, and through it, all the author skillfully makes the reader feel very much in the moment. 

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Celebrating the Release of Murderous Means, #6 in the Southern California Mysteries
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Celebrating the Release of Murderous Means, #6 in the Southern California Mysteries

Lida writes: So far, I’ve concocted seven murders. On the page, of course. That includes six novels and one short story, all with homicides (or possible homicides) that need to be solved. Fortunately, the criminal is always caught by my heroine: a young lawyer who regularly shoves aside her desk job for the chance to capture the culprit. She knows a thing or two about investigations, thanks to her P.I. dad, and justice is served. This month, I’m excited that the latest in my Southern California Mysteries, #6 in the series, Murderous Means, is out now. But this installment is a little bit different.

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9 Recommendations for Readers Who Love Literary Mysteries
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9 Recommendations for Readers Who Love Literary Mysteries

Tina has the most literary taste of our group. Her reading lists each month include everything from award winners and short stories to translations of Japanese fiction. This month, Carol, Lida, and Jen are sharing some of their favorite reads of the last twelve months that they think Tina would love, too. If you love literary fiction, we think you’ll love them, too.

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The Inside Scoop with Rhys Bowen
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The Inside Scoop with Rhys Bowen

Sleuths and Sidekicks is honored to host New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen on The Inside Scoop. Rhys has written more than 50 novels of historical fiction and mystery which have garnered multiple awards and nominations.

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9 Recommendations for Readers Who Love Mysteries with a Message
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9 Recommendations for Readers Who Love Mysteries with a Message

Jen’s tastes are eclectic. Her reading lists each month include everything from fun and engaging middle grade mysteries and British mysteries to whodunnits that explore social justice issues. Stories that make us think and reconsider the world beyond the pages. This month, Tina, Carol, and Lida are sharing some of their favorite reads of the last twelve months that they think Jen would love, too. For those of you seeking more from your mysteries than the usual plot twists and red herrings, and for those who’d like to try middle grade reads, we think you’ll love these selections, too.

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9 Recommendations for Readers Who Love British Mysteries
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9 Recommendations for Readers Who Love British Mysteries

Carol reads more books each month than the rest of us combined. She’s a fan of classic British mysteries, especially police procedurals, and is always looking for new reads. This month Jen, Tina, and Lida are sharing some of their favorite reads of the last twelve months that they think Carol would love, too. If you love British mysteries, we think you’ll love them, too.

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S&S Book Club: Laura Dave’s The Last Thing He Told Me
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S&S Book Club: Laura Dave’s The Last Thing He Told Me

Carol, Jen, and Lida chat about Tina’s pick: Laura Dave’s The Last Thing He Told Me. Tina writes: I chose this title after seeing the trailer for the Apple TV mini-series. The initial setting of this book is a houseboat community in Sausalito, California. I have always loved the idea of living on a houseboat—generally, I am drawn to unusual living arrangements. The scenes of this quaint community whet my appetite. Not one to watch before reading, I immediately requested the book from my library.

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Public Speaking: Promoting Confidence
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Public Speaking: Promoting Confidence

Lida writes: I’ve experienced my share of severe heart thumping, not to mention having my throat constrict to the point where I couldn’t down a mint if I tried. But I’ve learned that it doesn’t have to be this way. I’d like to share a few body language tips I found helpful in promoting confidence.

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S&S Book Club: Gigi Pandian’s The Raven Thief
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S&S Book Club: Gigi Pandian’s The Raven Thief

Tina, Lida and Jen chat about Carol’s pick: Gigi Pandian’s The Raven Thief. Carol says: I also love Gigi Pandian’s Accidental Alchemist mysteries featuring Dorian the Notre Dame gargoyle. So, it was an easy move for me to check out Pandian’s new Secret Staircase series.

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