By now, it’s no secret that I love mysteries. How appropriate then that my 200th post is about a mystery!!!

U is for Undertow, $13

As soon as Sue Grafton’s newest book, U is for Undertow, was available for pre-order via Amazon, I was counting down the days until December 1st.

I received the book just in time to have reading material while on a brief vacation to the South, and packed it in my carry-on so that I could delve into it on the plane.

Grafton didn’t disappoint!  I’ve read every Kinsey Millhone mystery she has written and it was classic Kinsey.  I love the way she connects the books – you always know that she is going to talk about Kinsey’s studio and compare it to a boat, will always mention the indestructible …read more

***This is the 100th Post!!!***
In yesterday’s post I suggested some specific books (or for the mom who really loves reading – a Kindle would be another fantastic gift) that would make nice Mother’s Day gifts.  For the second part of this series I am going to embellish on the idea and show you different ways to make any book or publication into a really thoughtful and personalized present.

By M. Gauvin – www.matthewgauvin.com

Part II
Ideas for Making Any Book or Publication Into a Really Thoughtful and Personalized Present
Books are great presents for a variety of reasons, including, you don’t have to worry about getting the wrong size or color, they ship well, wrap easily, and there is such a wide variety to choose from that, as long as your recipient likes to read, you can find something that really suits …read more

By M. Gauvin – matthewgauvin.com

This is a two part blog wherein I will discuss specific books that would make nice Mother’s Day gifts and ideas on how to make any book or publication into a really thoughtful and personalized present. Part II will be posted tomorrow so please check back!

Part I
Wonderful Mother’s Day Book Ideas

Dear Mom Thank You For Everything ($10) is is a great little book for the family that thrives on humor! This Mother’s Day gift is simple and sweet with equal parts humor and heart. There are fantastic animal photos so this is also a great gift for the mom who loves animals and a good dose of cute overload.

Yiddishe Mamas: The Truth About the Jewish Mother ($10) is a book that analyzes the stereotype of a Jewish mother and takes a serious look at both famous …read more