pickA southern mystery where the main character Madeleine, returns to her hometown after her aunt dies. She finds she has inherited the bookstore owned by her deceased aunt. Arson, murder and more arson ensues and Madeleine tries to solve the crimes. 3.75/5⭐️
pickI REALLY enjoyed this one!!! Plus loved all the late 60s and 70s references. Who knew what a Bigelow was? It‘s a carpet- I had never heard of a Bigelow before, but I‘m definitely old enough to know what an Instamatic is! This book was sufficiently creepy in a Southern Gothic way. Loved it! #Georgia Pub date: 1978
so-soThis might be one of the best known true crime books. A John Cusack movie was even made of it (I have heard it is not good so I am passing on it). I found the book itself to be a bit scattered. Lots of characters (in every sense of the word) most not really having anything to do with the story beyond giving the book a particular vibe. Savannah itself comes off as a very well drawn character, and for that I think the author did a good job. 👇
“I felt perfectly safe in my rolling metal fortress, rusted and dented as it was. Nothing and no one could get to me, and nothing and no one did—with one very notable exception. Her name was Chablis.”
Have to admit, the one thing I didn't expect in a Southern Murder book was a side character who is Trans and the author respecting them. Learning today about beloved Lady Chablis a Trans performer in Savannah who died in 2016 of pneumonia at age 59.
Sunrise this morning. Just so awe inspiring. Uplifting start to my day. Full of gratitude as I open myself up to today. Blessed be. #positivevives #75Soft
so-soQuick and quite intriguing read, but I didn't like it :)
pickI liked this one! Kept me guessing for sure. Alex, an influencer, has her life upended when a post of her slut-shaming a 16 y/o starlet goes viral after a night of drinking with her personal assistant. AC, the personal assistant, then disappears. Did she blow up Alex‘s life? A cautionary tale of living your life completely online!
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