It’s been a while since I read one of the Daisy Dalrymple Mystery books by Carola Dunn so I was happy to come across Corpse at the Crystal Palace. Family is visiting (think kids) and Daisy has planned what should be some fun family outings. All seems to go well until a body is found in a restroom, nannies (yes, more than one) are seen fleeing the scene, and the twins are the best eye witnesses. A grand romp of a read!

Tall Reader often brings me wonderful teen or tween reads, most recently one called First Test, by Tamora Pierce, the first in the series The Protector of the Small Quartet. Until recently, girls have not been permitted to train to be a knight. That has changed and Keladry is the first to rise to the challenge. And a challenge it is as many of the instructors (one in particular) and other students are sure a girl cannot succeed. Follow her as she deals with her first year in training.

Reading Hermit With Dog