Elementary, a reimagining of the Sherlock Holmes stories, places the famous detective (Johnny Lee Miller) in modern-day New York City. He works as a consultant for the NYPD with Dr. Joan Watson, played by Lucy Liu. The show adapts his classic deductive reasoning to contemporary crimes, and introduces the benefits of new technology to Holmes’ detecting […]
This debut novel by Charlotte Runcie is a smart and witty look at the world of the arts, art criticism, and viral fame that also touches on the challenges of finding balance between private and professional life. Set during the Edinburgh Fringe Arts Festival, the story starts when Alex Lyons, a well-known and notoriously harsh […]
Leonie Swann’s debut novel is cozy, clever, and unconventional. If you’ve ever wondered what a murder mystery would look like if solved by a flock of sheep, Three Bags Full should be your next read. Yes, sheep. It sounds silly, I know, but somehow, it works. When their beloved shepherd is found dead, the flock […]
Circe by Madeline Miller is a rich retelling of the story a relatively minor character in Greek myth, Circe, the solitary sorceress who is best known for transforming Odysseus’ sailors into swine. The novel follows Circe’s journey from a misunderstood, and presumably feeble, daughter of the Titans to a self-empowered and formidable goddess exiled on the […]
If you appreciate charming English villages, intriguing mysteries, and a bit of dark humor, Midsomer Murders is a show you may really enjoy. This long-running British detective series is set in the picturesque–and deceptively deadly–fictional county of Midsomer, where murder seems to lurk behind every hedgerow and manor house. Each episode follows Detective Chief Inspector […]
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is a classic psychological horror novel that follows four strangers who come together to investigate Hill House, an eerie mansion with a sinister reputation. Led by Dr. Montague, a researcher of the paranormal, the group begins experiencing increasingly frightening supernatural events. The story focuses on Eleanor, a […]
Looking to update your millennial gray home to the latest boho decor? Or simply to learn a fun, new craft? Check this book out to pick up some new skills in knotting and design from a seasoned fiber artist. This is a comprehensive guide. It begins with information about the best supplies to purchase and […]
This classic guide gives detailed explanations and illustrations in the care of trees and shrubs. It offers specific advice for pruning many different species, and also provides clear guidance for pruning at various life stages and for for different purposes. Some examples: pruning to rejuvenate an older plant, or to create a barrier. There is […]
Set in a far future where a united Korean military called the Alliance dominates as the leading galactic force, Ocean’s Godori immerses readers in a space opera where an eclectic crew finds itself in the crossfire of a terrorist attack and, subsequently, an ever-unravelling mystery. Ocean Yoon, a skilled but rebellious pilot within the Alliance, […]
Set in an alternate 1840s New England, Anequs, is an indigenous teen from the island of Masquapaug, known in English as Martha’s Vineyard. She and her people are mostly unbothered by the Anglish colonizers. When she discovers she is a Nampeshiweisit, a person who can bond with dragons, she becomes an honored member of her […]
