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Lightning Review

A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn

A Grave Robbery

The short version of this review is, if you like this series (as I do – I like it a LOT) you’ll really enjoy this latest installment. The mystery is sharp and poignant, there are myriad historical details folded in, the relationships between the characters continue to grow and mature, and Veronica is as sarcastic as ever. Longer (slightly) version: I was extremely happy that I received an advanced audio copy of this book, because … Continue reading A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn

Podcast

577. Killing Folks with Deanna Raybourn

Deanna Raybourn is back, and we’re talking about some of the unusual methods used to kill folks in Killers of a Certain Age –and there are mild plot spoilers for that book, please be aware. We also talk about the images she receives from fans of her series, and the larger context of why there’s a sense of catharsis reading about terrible people meeting terrible ends. TW/CW: I mention lice when talking about networks of … Continue reading 577. Killing Folks with Deanna Raybourn

Podcast

527. Killers of a Certain Age with Deanna Raybourn

I’ve been talking about this book for weeks, and now I get to talk to the author: Deanna Raybourn joins me to talk about her new thriller, Killers of a Certain Age. We talk about the power of being underestimated, and the painfulness of being expected to disappear as you age. Battles against misogyny! Destroying the patriarchy! Aging is awesome! Join us for a very casual discussion of hypothetical and and actual historical murder. … … Continue reading 527. Killers of a Certain Age with Deanna Raybourn

Book Review

Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

Killers of a Certain Age

Killers of a Certain Age is a sharp mix of heist, thriller, mystery, and the type of story where, besides all that action, the four main characters are shifting from one phase of their lives to another. There’s a lot of chemistry, both literal and interpersonal, murder, plotting, hunting, and scheming. There’s also a lot of on-page murder, but because everyone who is dispatched is quite terrible, it didn’t bother me too much, especially not … Continue reading Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

Lightning Review

An Unexpected Peril by Deanna Raybourn

An Unexpected Peril

An Unexpected Peril was, as expected, perfect vacation reading. Veronica and Stoker are assisting with the preparations for an exhibit at the Curiosity Club commemorating a mountain climber, Alice Baker-Greene. Greene died in a climbing accident in the country of Alpenwald, and the princess of Alpenwald has arrived in England for the opening of the exhibit, which is as much about the country as it is about Greene’s climbing achievements. Then, in short order, they … Continue reading An Unexpected Peril by Deanna Raybourn

Podcast

396. Red Lipsticks and Murderous Relations: A Conversation With Deanna Raybourn

My guest today is Deanna Raybourn, author of the Veronica Speedwell series, described as “Miss Fisher meets Sherlock Holmes.” Yup. Story checks out. We’re talking about her latest book out this week, A Murderous Relation, and about Victorian sleuthing, connections to Schitt’s Creek, recognizing people when you first meet them, and the future of Stoker and Veronica – plus red lipstick and the power of being fully yourself. … Music: https://www.purple-planet.com You can subscribe to … Continue reading 396. Red Lipsticks and Murderous Relations: A Conversation With Deanna Raybourn

Podcast

282. Sleuthing, Victorian Women, and Dick Jokes: A Conversation with Deanna Raybourn

A Treacherous Curse, the third book in the Veronica Speedwell series is out, so I chat with Deanna Raybourn about the book, the series, and more. We start with dick jokes because obviously, but we also talk about writing mysteries, research, dealing with grief in characters, and the perils of sleuthing. We also discuss similarities and differences between mysteries and romances, and the spaces that are created by women-centered stories in both genres. Special note! … Continue reading 282. Sleuthing, Victorian Women, and Dick Jokes: A Conversation with Deanna Raybourn

Book Review

A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn

A Perilous Undertaking

A Perilous Undertaking is book 2 in the Veronica Speedwell series. I advise that you start with book one, A Curious Beginning, to get a better sense of the world, and the characters. I read the two books one after the other, so my impressions are influenced by their proximity in my brain, but looking solely at book two and skipping book one leaves a wealth of motivation and development behind, and readers would miss out on … Continue reading A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn

Podcast

223. Victorian Feminism and World Traveling Victorian Women: An Interview with Deanna Raybourn

Sarah interviews NYT Bestselling author Deanna Raybourn about Victorian feminists, the changes that happened during Queen Victoria’s reign, and the ways in which women have adapted to technological advances throughout history. They discuss women world travelers, people who explored the world with an incredible number of people in their retinue, women who traveled very light, and the real life inspirations for her character Veronica Speedwell.

Books On Sale

Books from Rainbow Rowell, Deanna Raybourn, & More!

Books on Sale: The Spinster’s Guide to Scandalous Behavior by Jennifer McQuiston & More

RECOMMENDED: The Spinster’s Guide to Scandalous Behavior by Jennifer McQuiston is $1.99! Thanks to Reader El El about the head’s up! Elyse reviewed this book and gave it a B:

It took me awhile to really get into The Spinster’s Guide to Scandalous Behavior by Jennifer McQuiston. I’m not sure if that was totally the fault of the book or the fact that my brain is exhausted from my day job and I’m slowly crawling out of a reading slump. The book is brimming with awesome feminism and a beta-hero I loved, but it felt a little like the beginning dragged.

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Books On Sale

Books on Sale: Kobo Discounts, Deanna Raybourn, Karina Bliss and More

Books on Sale: Kobo Discounts, Deanna Raybourn, Karina Bliss and More

From now until 1 June 2013, Kobo has two sales for you!  First, you can get 75% off Harlequin titles with code “SpringRomance” in the Kobo bookstore! This code is valid until 11:59pm ET on 1 June 2013.  Second, you can get 80% off Bestsellers (coupon eligible) with code “SpringSave80” in the Kobo bookstore. This code is also valid until 11:59pm on 1 June 2013. And there is a LOT to choose from. For example: … Continue reading Books on Sale: Kobo Discounts, Deanna Raybourn, Karina Bliss and More