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Force of Nature by Jane Harper

Tales n' Tunes Posted on May 27, 2026 by D. SmithMay 27, 2026

Force of Nature is a thriller/mystery novel written by Jane Harper, the second in the Aaron Falk series, set in Australia.    Five women set out on a four day corporate retreat backpacking into the remote Giralang Range, but only … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Tales n' Tunes Posted on May 23, 2026 by D. SmithMay 23, 2026

The Mysterious Affair at Styles was Agatha Christie’s first book. She wrote in on a dare in 1916 and tried to get it published, unsuccessfully until 1919. It was then releases in serial format with 18 parts. It was not … Continue reading →

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The Book of Koli by M. R. Carey

Tales n' Tunes Posted on May 22, 2026 by D. SmithMay 22, 2026

The book of Koli is a dystopian science fiction novel, told in a future after civilization has broken down and genetically-altered nature has taken over.    People survive in small villages or enclaves and build their own way-of-life, complete with the … Continue reading →

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A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny

Tales n' Tunes Posted on May 17, 2026 by D. SmithMay 17, 2026

A World of Curiosities in the 18th book in the Inspector Gamache series by Canadian author Louise Penny. It is a police procedural crime novel, but there are many layers and intriguing developments throughout the story, completed by a thriller … Continue reading →

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Nomadland by Jessica Bruder

Tales n' Tunes Posted on May 14, 2026 by D. SmithMay 14, 2026

For years we have been seeing more and more people who seemed to spend a lot of time in trailers or vans.   When we talked to a few people we were surprised to find out that they were actually traveling … Continue reading →

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The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

Tales n' Tunes Posted on May 10, 2026 by D. SmithMay 10, 2026

Nickel Boys is narrated by Elwood Curtis living in New York City in the present time, looking back at a period of time when he attended the Nickel Academy (a reform school in Florida) when he was a teenager.   Colson … Continue reading →

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The Mist by Stephen King

Tales n' Tunes Posted on May 8, 2026 by D. SmithMay 8, 2026

The Mist is a novella first published in 1980 and also included in the short story collection Skeleton Crew.   It is a horror story complete with horrific creatures, exciting encounters, savage killings, and a desperate attempt to escape.    Characters are … Continue reading →

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The House on the Cerulean Sea by T. J Klune

Tales n' Tunes Posted on May 7, 2026 by D. SmithMay 7, 2026
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The House on the Cerulean Sea is a fantasy about an orphanage of very unusual magical children.   Each of the children are interesting and unique characters and this could have been the central part of the story, but it is … Continue reading →

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Conclave by Robert Harris

Tales n' Tunes Posted on May 6, 2026 by D. SmithMay 7, 2026

Conclave is a fictional story based on the Vatican’s practice of holding a sequestered meeting of all Cardinals after the death of the Pope, in order to elect a new Pope. Robert Harris writes historical fiction which is thoroughly researched, … Continue reading →

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All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Tales n' Tunes Posted on May 1, 2026 by D. SmithMay 7, 2026

All Systems Red is the first book in the Murderbot Diaries series, a popular science fiction series and streaming series on Apple TV.    We watched the series first, then I was able to get a copy of Fugitive Telemetry … Continue reading →

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