What to read in 2020? Look no further! The Heights Matchmakers team has compiled a list of our favorite books that we read in 2019. Fleishman is in...
Winter Thrillers
Oh, the weather outside is....well, weather. We're in Northeast Ohio, so we're used to wacky weather, right? Right. In keeping with the recent snow,...
Come to France With Me!
If a trip to France isn't in your near future, transport yourself there by reading one of these terrific books! The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah - Kate...
Another Thought on Audiobooks
Inspired by Greg’s excellent post about how great audiobooks are (you should read his post if you haven't already), I figured I’d chime in with my...
Might Solve a Mystery? Gonna Rewrite History?
Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 by Michael Capuzzo Genre Snapshot: Non-fiction, History Did you know that the 1975 movie Jaws...
American Tabloid: Greed, Ambition, and American History
James Ellroy’s American Tabloid (Overdrive Ebook) is a relentless, character-driven story set between Nov. 22, 1958, and Nov. 22, 1963, right up to...
The “Perfect” Thriller
Are you looking for a quick read that is engaging and hard to put down? Something intense that has you anxiously wondering how the story will end?...
Murder Mystery: Jane Stanton Hitchcock
Let me just say this: I would be a terrible poker player. I can't bluff to save my life. This may be why I thought Maude Warner, the heroine of Jane...
Florida Roadkill: Trivia and Murder in Florida
Set in and around the Sunshine State, Florida Roadkill (Overdrive Ebook/Audiobook) by Tim Dorsey is a fast-paced, darkly comic mystery/thriller...
Recent Reads & Reviews
I thought it might be fun to share some of recent books I've read. So I wandered over to my goodreads account and grabbed some of my quick, off the...
Discuss, Dissect, Digest, Delight
You know that feeling. The one that surfaces as you’re reading a new find or an old favorite. The one that stirs your heart, engages your...
Genre Mashup: Historical Fiction & Mystery
Lyndsay Faye's latest novel, The Paragon Hotel, is as dark and immersive a read as you could hope to find. It is divided into sections labeled...
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