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The Jubilee Problem: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery Review from @kleffnotes

Katherine Kleffner

The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria is fast approaching and Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson have been tasked with ensuring that no evil deeds will befall the monarch. For those of you who are fans of Sherlock inspired works you may remember that this particular jubilee is also the event at which Sherlock’s mouse counterpart, Basil of Baker Street, finds himself thwarting a villainous rat from overthrowing the crown. Sherlock and Watson in The Jubilee Problem have the benefit of the stunningly smart and courageous Lucy James, the once estranged daughter of the deductive detective. Father/daughter writing duo Charles Veley and Anna Elliot craft a captivating story full of intrigue and suspense that moves between the voices of Dr. Watson and Lucy James. Continue reading “The Jubilee Problem: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery Review from @kleffnotes”

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The Physics of Star Wars Book Review from @kleffnotes

Katherine Kleffner

If you’re a Star Wars fan, or even just a casual watcher of the films, you’ve probably wondered if you’ll ever be able to have a working lightsaber or if maybe one day you can have your own droid. After you’ve returned to real life after allowing yourself to become immersed in the far away galaxies of the Star Wars universe, you can delve into the science that relates to the force you love with The Physics of Star Wars. Patrick Johnson, PhD, examines the technology, weaponry, and the force and the science behind all of these topics in a way that even those of us who struggled to pass a high school physics course can understand. Continue reading “The Physics of Star Wars Book Review from @kleffnotes”

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Midnight at the Heartford: A Bella Books Review ( @bellabooks ) from @kleffnotes

Katherine Kleffner

After years away Grace Heartford finds herself back in the small town of Sablesville after the death of her father. The once elegant Heartford Theater has been sold off and she is spending a final night dealing with some surprisingly supernatural elements tied to the now condemned property. Midnight at the Heartford from Bella Books delves into Grace’s connection to the theater and how strongly the past can influence the present. Continue reading “Midnight at the Heartford: A Bella Books Review ( @bellabooks ) from @kleffnotes”

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Design Originals Holiday Activity Books from @kleffnotes

Katherine Kleffner

Design Originals, an imprint of Fox Chapel, has published a variety of holiday themed activity books for all ages. The featured image for this article, Christmas Papercrafting: Holiday Cards, Gift Tags, and More!, is designed a bit more for adult crafters, but I’ll also be discussing two coloring books, Santa’s Kitty Helpers and Cute Christmas. This multi-book feature is designed to help you find some perfect activity books for the people on your holiday shopping list. Continue reading “Design Originals Holiday Activity Books from @kleffnotes”

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Sweet Dreams, Sweet Death: An Amy Lynch Investigation Review from @kleffnotes

Katherine Kleffner

A destination wedding in sunny Key West is suddenly shrouded in tragedy when guests begin to fall ill and even die after partaking in a small patch of specialty key lime petit fours. The hotel wishes to quickly wrap up this horrific incident by settling with the families involved, but this sort of case needs an investigation. Amy Lynch, exceptionally focused insurance investigator, finds herself in charge of determining whether her company will need to pay out or if there is something more sinister behind the horrific events at the Beaux Reves Hotel. Continue reading “Sweet Dreams, Sweet Death: An Amy Lynch Investigation Review from @kleffnotes”

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Be Fierce Book Review from @kleffnotes

Katherine Kleffner

Gretchen Carlson shares her own experiences with harassment as well as the stories of other women within the pages of Be Fierce. After making her own story public in 2016 Carlson has been a champion for change and has been diligently working to create a world in which harassment will no longer be acceptable. Throughout Be Fierce she not only shares stories, but also provides a plethora of resources that can provide aid to those who feel they have no where to turn. Continue reading “Be Fierce Book Review from @kleffnotes”

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Jerusalem Ablaze: Stories of Love and Other Obsessions Book Review from @kleffnotes

Katherine Kleffner

Orlando Ortega-Medina weaves together a beautiful tableau of interconnected stories that examine love and fixation in Jerusalem Ablaze: Stories of Love and Other Obsessions. Over the course of his anthology we watch as characters move in and out of the multiple stories, which creates a dynamic universe that spans the entire world. Many of his characters are dealing with a profound darkness, but their journeys are captivatingly transformative. Continue reading “Jerusalem Ablaze: Stories of Love and Other Obsessions Book Review from @kleffnotes”