If you've been reading my blog then it will come as no surprise that I love books about TV shows, so was very excited when I found Investigating Murdoch Mysteries: the Official Companion to the Series, by Michelle Ricci with Mir Bahmanyar. All about the actors and characters, wonderful pictures, and fun bits of trivia (who stays in 'period' shoes even when their feet won't be in the shot?) How are the sets designed? What does the author of the books think of the series? How (and why) does the series differ from her book? Just a great read!

Do foods and drinks you read about, or see, in science fiction shows, books and games every sound interesting? Ever wish you could relax with a nice cup of Klah? If so, you'll find the recipes in The Geeky Chef Cookbook, by Cassandra Reeder. The two subtitles tell all: Unofficial Recipes from Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and more ... and ... Real-Life Recipes for Your Favorite Fantasy Foods. Some sound quite good, some, well, let's just say 'interesting'! ;-)

If you like CSI shows, mysteries, and are a crafty person as well, then you should enjoy Criminal Crafts: Outlaw Projects For Scoundrels, Cheats and Armchair Detectives, by Miss Demeanor A.K.A. Shawn Gascoyne-Bowman. Learn how to make a cake with a file in it (okay, so it was really a cell phone so 'Happy Birthday' could be played from inside the cake). Carve a gun from soap. Knit a noose using just your fingers. Personally, I loved the gingerbread men decorated as crime scene bodies!

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