Mysteries for Kids . . . and Adults! by Taryn Souders Who doesn’t love a good mystery? The thrill of catching the culprit or finding the treasure, whatever the adventure involves, fascinates book lovers of all ages. And yes, I put treasure hunting in with mysteries because there are almost always puzzles and riddles to solve. […]

Acceptable Lies by Adele Parks Is it Ever OK to Tell a Lie? We humans have one particular gift that no other creature on this planet has, the ability to communicate verbally. A gift that has built communities, knowledge and trust – ultimately civilizations and history. Maybe that is why most of us find lying […]

Cozy Mysteries are a Perfect Escape in Stressful Times   When times are stressful, there are many methods one can use to alleviate that stress, but perhaps the most delightful is reading. Yes, it’s true, simply reading a book can lower heart rate and soothe tension according to a University of Sussex study.  I think […]