Murder in Whistler, by Dianne Harman, is the second in her Northwest Cozy Mystery series. Hoping for some time alone, Dee Dee and Jake have headed to Whistler. Naturally, they come face to face with a murder. As before, there is a nice pacific northwest feel to the book. I'm liking the characters, too.

Somebody new is moving to Thrush Green and the small town is abuzz with who and what he might be. Why did he retire here? What is his plan? Winter in Thrush Green, by Miss Read is the second in her series about a charming small town in the Cotswolds. Lovely seasonal descriptions.

Before you start On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service, by Rhys Bowen, be sure you have nothing else planned! When she learns that Georgiana is headed to Italy to stay with a sick friend, the Queen asks her to "check up" on her son and "that woman" (as in Wallis Simpson). There is a murder, of course, a maid that is almost too good to be true, and the unexpected appearance of Georgie's mother ...so many things! Hard to put down. :-)

Reading Hermit With Dog