A double dose of the ‘flu and lots of snowy weather combined to give me tons of reading time last month. Here’s what I got through.

1. The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova
A psychiatrist attempts to solve the puzzle of a non-communicative patient arrested for trying to attack a painting in the National Gallery

2. Stanley Park: A Novel by Timothy Taylor
Set in Vancouver’s iconic green space, and in a trendy restaurant across town, and centred around the relationship between anthropologist father and chef son.

3. The Art of Eating In: How I Learned to Stop Spending and Love the Stove by Cathy Erway
In the heart of NYC, where restaurants are ubiquitous and eating out is simply a part of the culture, Cathy Erway decided to eat at home for two years – and blog about it.

4. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
First in the Millenium series, this thriller by Swedish author Larsson has enjoyed top-seller status.

5. The Hard Detective by H. R. F. Keating
First in the Harriet Martens series by this prolific author of mysteries.

6. Holmes on the Range by Steve Hockensmith
This is the first in what promises to be a delightful series: brothers Old Red & Big Red Amlingmeyer are cowboys in the American west of the 1890s, but Old Red harbors a deep admiration for the exploits of one Sherlock Holmes.

7. Amy and Isabelle: A novel by Elizabeth Strout
In the very hot New England summer of 1969, mother and daughter learn about life, love, and each other.

8. Drawing the Line (Lina Townend Mystery) by Judith Cutler
First of the mystery series featuring twenty-something ex-troubled youth Lina Townend, a budding antique restorationist.

9. Cat on the Edge: A Joe Grey Mystery by Shirley Rousseau Murphy
First in the mystery series involving Joe Grey, a talking cat.

10. The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
Translated from the French, this novel about the concierge of a condo building and her interaction with her tenants is currently a bestseller.

Links for my Canadian readers:

The Swan Thieves: A Novel
Stanley Park
The Art Of Eating In
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
The Hard Detective
Holmes on the Range: A Mystery
Amy and Isabelle: A novel
Drawing The Line
Cat on the Edge
Elegance Of The Hedgehog

Or better yet, buy from a independent book seller.

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