Weekly book reviews in most genres, including classics and not-to-be-missed. Books selected and reviews written by a librarian specializing in readers’ advisory.

The Impossible Fortune, by Richard Osman

October 20, 2025 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Joyce, Elizabeth, Ibrahim, and Ron return with another exciting, entertaining mystery, the fifth in the series. Be sure to watch The Thursday Murder Club movie on Netflix, too.

The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore

December 28, 2024 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

A crime novel that succeeds on several levels, and perhaps among the best novels this year.

The Thursday Murder Club Mysteries, by Richard Osman

October 27, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Wonderful droll humor, clever plot twists, and four retirees trying to solve the murders that wander into their path— that is the Thursday Murder Club series, and you must not miss out.

The Book of Cold Cases, by Simone St. James

June 19, 2022 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

No spoilers here! Your first recommendation for a great vacation read, if a crime-horror mashup is your thing.

Kurt Wallander series, by Henning Mankell

December 18, 2021 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Excellent detective fiction series, set in Sweden of the nineties and oughts. Enjoy spending time getting to know Kurt Wallander, as he solves ghastly murders.