BOOKENDS: The Maid
Book review by Jill Hedgecock, author, jillhedgecock.com The Maid (Ballantine Books, hardcover, $16.90) by Nita Prose is one part cozy mystery, one part romance, and 100% endearing character-driven book.Twenty-five-year-old Molly…
Contra Costa Kennel Club’s Groovy Woofstock Among Country’s Favorite Dog Show
By Jill Hedgecock, Photos by Diane Walsh, endlesspaws28.com Woofstock, ranked as one of the top American Kennel Club (AKC) dog shows in the United States, is a favorite of confirmation…
Razorblade Tears
“Razorblade Tears” (Flatiron Books, 2021, hard cover, 336 pages $13.49) by S. A. Cosby is the gritty and often gut-wrenching saga of two bereaved fathers, Ike Randolph and Buddy Lee.Randolph…
Murals, Movies, and Novels
Mural of Ruby outside of Paris, France, dated 2020. (rotated 90% here for easier viewing)
Her Perfect Life
“Her Perfect Life” (Forge Books, 2021, hard cover, 336 pages $17.99) by Hank Phillippi Ryan is the story of a single mother who has it all. Lily Atwood has a…
TEXAS DEAD
Texas Dead (Alt Publish, 2021, 273 pages, $12.99) by William Gensburger, is the first novel in the Mackenzie (Maxie) Michaels Mystery series.In “Texas Dead,” people are being murdered in Corpus…
Point Lobos Nature Reserve: The Crown Jewel of the State Park System
As an avid hiker and wildlife enthusiast, I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. It is a great destination for picnicking, SCUBA diving, and jogging. The…