Skein of Words

Isabel Puddles Abroad is an enjoyable cozy mystery. It's the perfect read for when you feel like taking a little trip to another destination in your reading life.   Isabel is in her 60's. Her children are grown, and now it is time for Isabel to take on new challenges. She's decided to return to college to finish the degree she'd meant to do when she had children. However, as a break, Isabel takes up her new friend Teddy Mansfield's offer to visit him in England. Ultimately, like Miss Marple, Agatha Raisin and Jessica Fletcher, Isabel gets herself tangled up in a murder mystery and aims to solve the crime.      While I have yet to read the first in this series, it is on my library wishlist. I am happy to report that not having read the first book had absolutely no impact on reading enjoyment or being able to follow the characters. The narrative of this book flows exceptionally well. It's a joy to read. I look forward to going back to read the rest of the series. ...

Emma feels her life isn't worth continuing and that she's achieved all she'll ever achieve.  She decides to off herself by falling from the top of a high building.  She's left a goodbye message for her roommate and friend, Mark.  While trying to save her from this decision, he accidentally knocks them both off to their seeming death.  Just before they are about to hit the ground, Death rides in and scoops them up.  However, there is a hitch!  Both of their hourglasses still technically contain some sand, which means they are now stuck between life and death. I really enjoyed this book. It hit at a time when I needed to read something humorous, even if it is death.  I loved the author's sense of humour that flowed through their writing.  The characters are funny, and there is good banter between them which makes this an easy weekend read.  Sometimes you just need to read something that makes you giggle. Thanks to NetGalley and the author for t...