An interesting dive into the different ways gardening and plants have inspired different authors of mysteries. Discusses different books (and shares them at the end for ease of finding when you inevitably decide some of them sound like amazing reads themselves). I appreciated the concept, having not read something like this before. Marta does an excellent job infusing her own interests and humor into the information she is sharing. I read Sherlock Holmes as a child and have not delved too deeply into mysteries beyond cozy ones as an adult but this book is a great launch off point. My husband has been getting into gardening so this was a fun juxtaposition of both of our current interests and it was fun to share tidbits as I went along through the chapters.

Great mystery set in England by the Sea. The forensic archaeologist , Ruth Galloway investigates bones that surfaced on a remote Norfolk Beach after WW 2. A nasty secret evolves that took place during the War which leads to the death of two more people. Ruth and DCI Harry Nelson investigate and help solve the case.

Provides insight into what indigenous peoples experienced in the 1950’s. Opened my eyes to the injustices during that time that haven’t changed.

very funny, and has amazing learning skills to help many children.

Great book about a kid named August Pullman with Treacher Collins Syndrome

I liked this story because it had to do with summer camp.

It's a fantastic book telling me a lot about how to eat healthier and wiser.

It was weird in a good way

An adventure into space (Uriel, Camazotz and the land of Ixchel) by Meg, her brother and friends in search of her lost father. A journey into light and darkness, self discovery and love.

Just as it appears that our protagonist and her would be devour-er reach an understanding the situation is further complicated by the revelation that one of their classmates is a protective deity determined to protect out of guilt for letting the tragedy that took her whole family. The whole affair is presented gothic soap opera reminiscent of Dark Shadows. While you never forget that the story is set in japan; it has a real sense of place, and the mythology is ever present, but it could easily be adapted to be set anywhere coastal with a rich folklore to draw from. The translation seems clean and efficient and the delicate lifework of the art is beautiful , even when the subject mater is horrific.