Easton Island series by Hope Callaghan

 I am just starting book 6 of the Easton Island series by Hope Callaghan.  I have read two of Callaghan’s other series — Made in Savannah and The Garden Girls — and I really enjoy her writing.  This series is no different and I am enjoying it.  It is about a fractured family that finally comes together, lavish houses, disgruntled relations, mystery and romance.  These are quick reads as Callaghan’s writing is very straightforward and you don’t have to muddle around in lofty language.  I like that.

I any event, I can’t say much without giving it away but I definitely recommend this series as well as the other two mentioned above.  I know there are a lot of books out there with more sophisticated plot lines, settings and characters, but this is exactly what I need right now in this season of my life.  I read for escape and pleasure and these books fill the bill.

I am also set to start the second in the Betsy-Tacy series.  Of course they are children’s books but I am not too old for the genre and really do enjoy many of the titles that would be classified as children’s.  I will report on that one later.

Oh, and before I go — a couple of posts back I talked about the demise of video stores.  WELL, on last night’s news there was a whole segment on how the video stores are coming back!  I am a visionary! Anyway, upon further sleuthing I am cautious to report that Blockbuster has revived it’s website — yes, indeed, there it is, getting ready to be up and running.  So, yeah!

It is Friday! Have a wonderful weekend!

Teaser Tuesday

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of A Daily Rhythm.

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!


I am currently reading Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M. C.Beaton.

My teaser is the first two lines from the very first page.

"Agatha Raisin was selling up and leaving Carsely for good.  Or rather, that had been the plan."

I have been reading this series for some time and, for the most part, I have enjoyed them, some more than others.  This particular episode, if you will, has been very enjoyable.  

I recommend the entire series.  They are short and easy reads and the gold standard for cozy mysteries in my opinion.