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Alice Kanaka

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Mother of two, cat mom, and prolific reader, Alice Kanaka is the author of eight traditional mysteries, numerous short stories, and a twelve-episode collaboration with Black Knight, author of the Starshatter space opera series.

Alice holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources. She spent twelve years working at a state psychiatric hospital, speaks three languages, and has lived in seven countries.

A life-long fan of the mystery genre, Alice’s books combine traditional tropes with contemporary characters to create whodunits that are simultaneously familiar and unique.

Her aspiration is to write books that she would enjoy reading; stories that are both entertaining and u
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Alice Kanaka I don't keep a list. I do have bookshelves full of favorites that I re-read when the fancy hits me. Otherwise, I read the monthly pick for my book clu…moreI don't keep a list. I do have bookshelves full of favorites that I re-read when the fancy hits me. Otherwise, I read the monthly pick for my book club, novels my friends have written, and whatever catches my eye on Amazon, at the bookstore, or in the library. So many books, so little time.

This summer I have re-read about a dozen Agatha Christie and Ngaio Marsh titles. First time reads include:

The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford,
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett,
Gift of Light by C.L. Carhart,
Newsletter Ninja by Tammi Labrecqund Terry Pratchett,
Reunions are Murder by Libby Klein,
A Corpse Called Bob by Benedict Brown,
A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey,
Beating About the Bush by M.C. Beaton,
Flint and Comstock Lode by Louie L'amour,
The Birthday Mystery by Faith Martin,
Happy Place by Emily Henry,
Southern Charmer by Jessica Peterson,
and currently Chapter and Curse by Elizabeth Penney.
I've surely missed a few because I am always reading something.

If you have any recommendations, especially great mysteries, do let me know. (less)
Alice Kanaka A neighbor stores a profusion derelict items in his garage. The quantity of refuse has swollen to bursting and the door no longer closes. A drooping g…moreA neighbor stores a profusion derelict items in his garage. The quantity of refuse has swollen to bursting and the door no longer closes. A drooping green tarp does its utmost to protect the unlovely profusion littering the drive. He passes silently through his tortured maze of scrap in the dead of night. What lurks within that quagmire of castoffs? A secret laboratory? A torture chamber? A garden of illicit herbs? (less)
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Who's a good ARC reader, you ask? Anyone who reads the book and leaves an honest review!

Do you like cozy mysteries? Are you interested in Japan? If you answered yes to both of those questions, please message me for a digital copy of The Cardinal & the Crane.

This one is special to me because it draws on many personal memories and experiences. It's available for preorder and is also on NetGalley so Read more of this blog post »
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Pumpkin Spice Sacrifice by Addison Moore
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With this book, I did something I rarely ever do – read a series out of order. The things I do for my GR bingo game – I needed a cozy mystery with an orange cover or set in autumn that I could get my hands on relatively quickly. " Read more of this review »
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"Everyone was telling me that this book was just going to be ok- that I had to get through it so that I could move on to the better ones in the series- to my surprise, I actually enjoyed it. Was it my favorite read? No… but I thought it was well writt" Read more of this review »
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I bought this book because Mandilynn recommended it on her youtube channel and it sounded interesting. It was interesting and well-written and it made me think; all good stuff. Unfortunately, almost all of the examples were "UF"
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The Cardinal & the Crane by Alice Kanaka
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I loved the background information about Japan. The information about the food was very interesting , too. And, of course, the interchanges between Jack and Tom were exciting - which one would be Sam's choice. And then there wa" Read more of this review »
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" Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Megan. I mixed up my comments earlier but wanted you to know that you made me smile. :) "
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A genuinely creative work of art, Christian Fennell’s 'What I Know About the Human Race' melds distinctive forms of literature with disparate styles of writing, to come up with something truly his own. If you want to experience a literary adventure, ...more
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An adventurous, feel good read

Ogden Smith's debut novella, 'Sisters Through the Ages' is a powerful story about inner strength, forgiveness, and sisterly love. With historical and fantasy elements, soothing rural scenes and an adventurous quest keep
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