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Crime Time Corner #3

Downton Abbey sparked interest in early 20th century England in the lives and experiences of both the upper and lower classes and Jacqueline Winspear has written a mystery series along similar themes in the Maisie Dobbs mysteries. The series spans…

Crime Time Corner #2

Mystery-Crime-Thriller novels often take us to other places, but they can also transport us to other times. There are many historical crime series that are set in the very distant past that are worth a read. Here are a few…

Crime Time Corner #1

Imagine that you have committed a murder; the victim deserved what he got, you were never caught, but you know that sooner or later, you will be called to account. What to do? This is the situation that Casey Duncan,…

Hamden Public Library – Zoom Etiquette

What is Zoom? If you haven’t yet Zoomed, it is likely that you will! More and more people and groups are conducting formal and informal meetings and chats online, that is, virtually, rather than face-to-face in person. Wishing a loved…

Sawkill Girls

Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand   Beware of the woods and the dark, dank deep. He’ll follow you home, and he won’t let you sleep. Who are the Sawkill Girls? Marion: the new girl. Awkward and plain, steady and dependable.…

Art Goes to the Movies

Biopics portraying the lives of artists continue to grow in popularity along with films that use art as a catalyst for drama. Many are available through streaming services, including Hoopla, making them readily accessible during our confinement.