‘Minced, Marinated, and Murdered: A French Culinary Mystery’
By Noël Balen and Vanessa Barrot. A tour of Paris highlighted by visits with great chefs is marred when the…
‘The Orphan Master’s Son’ by Adam Johnson
A frightening look into the totalitarian country of North Korea. Story: Diane Dean The Bookworm Book Club selected a timely…
‘Thriving Through Uncertainty’
By Tama Kieves. Life can feel draining and overwhelming at times, and the author aims to guide readers past their…
‘The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper’
By Phaedra Patrick. A poignant tale of true love. Story: Diane Dean How many of you have a charm bracelet?…
“Promise Not to Tell’
By Jayne Ann Krentz. Coming Jan. 2: An artist who paints her secrets throws herself into the sea, and her…
“Alas, Babylon”
By Pat Frank. It’s the height of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union when Randy…
“The Longevity Plan: Seven Life-Changing Lessons from Ancient China”
By Dr. John D. Day and Jane Ann Day. Centenarians in a remote village become role models for how to…
Book Review: “A Lowcountry Heart: Reflections on a Writing Life”
Pat Conroy was one of the best Southern writers in this century. Though he is gone, readers can enjoy this…
“Come Sundown”
By Nora Roberts. A daughter the family believed turned her back on them has come back home, after being held…
‘My Father’s Ashes’ by Bruce Jenvey
Story: Diane Dean A young man’s journey through his father’s life This novel by Bruce Jenvey felt like “old home…
