My Readers’ Favorite Things: Little Joys That Make Life Easier

My Readers’ Favorite Things: Little Joys That Make Life Easier

Nov 3, 2026

A little while ago, I asked you to tell me about one of your favorite things, something that makes life a little bit easier or gives you a spark of joy. You came through! Some of your favorites are clever gadgets I immediately wanted for my own kitchen, some are small...
MBP S7E4 Why Readers Love Locked Rooms and Impossible Crimes 🔐

MBP S7E4 Why Readers Love Locked Rooms and Impossible Crimes 🔐

May 22, 2026

  Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 🔎 What makes a crime seem truly impossible, and why can’t mystery readers get enough of these types of stories? Join me as we unlock the irresistible appeal of locked room mysteries that have delighted readers...
MBP S7E4 Why Readers Love Locked Rooms and Impossible Crimes 🔐

MBP S7E2 What to Read Next: New Mystery Book Recommendations

Apr 1, 2026

  Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 🔎 Ready for your next whodunit? Let’s talk about mysteries arriving in early 2026.  Join me as I dive into the most exciting upcoming classic-style whodunits releasing from January to March 2026—think locked rooms,...
MBP S7E4 Why Readers Love Locked Rooms and Impossible Crimes 🔐

MBP S6E8 Mysteries in the Mail: Letters and Epistolary Novels

Apr 1, 2026

  Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 📬 Do you love mysteries where the format is part of the puzzle? What about crime fiction told through letters, emails, and documents? If you answered yes to either question, join me as I explore epistolary...
MBP S7E4 Why Readers Love Locked Rooms and Impossible Crimes 🔐

MBP S6E3 Constance and Gwenyth Little

Apr 1, 2026

  🎭 What happens when two Australian nurses move to New York City and start writing “wacky cozies”? Join me for the fascinating story of the Little Sisters, whose 21 mysteries combined clever plots with laugh-out-loud humor. 🏥 Discover how Constance...
Golden Age Reading Challenge

Golden Age Reading Challenge

Oct 13, 2025

The Golden Age Mystery Reading Challenge: 10 Classic Whodunits to Read Take a Whodunit Adventure Through the Best Classic Mystery Books Step back into the elegant world of country houses, clever detectives, and delightfully puzzling murders. If you love classic...
Scone Recipe

Scone Recipe

Oct 13, 2025

Traditional English Scones Recipe: Perfect for Afternoon Tea When I travel to England, I always have a long list of places I want to visit, which changes every time I go, but one thing remains the same—I must have tea and scones.  The History of Afternoon Tea and...