GONE IN THE NIGHT
Minotaur Books
Joanna Schaffhausen
In the 5th installment, Gone in the Night: A Detective Annalisa Vega Novel we catch up with Detective Annalisa Vega who has not forgiven her brother for his involvement in a murder and he hasn’t forgiven her for turning him in! So when he asks her to visit him in prison she finds out that he has a case for her as one of his inmates, Joe Green, could be innocent of a murder.
We learn the nature of this crime, but we also find out via a letter written anonymously that the eyewitness made up their story. With all of this information, Annalisa takes the case as she is a private investigator. She finds out that the eyewitness lied and that Annalisa’s husband is the person who arrested Joe.
In righting this wrong, she finds a number of other circumstances surrounding Joe that makes her analyze everything that she has learned. Her marriage, family, and the belief in justice is on the line as she finds the truth!
GLITZ, GLAM AND A DAMN GOOD TIME
Grand Central Publishing
Jennifer Wright
As we wait for when The Gilded Age is back, we can find out more about one of the prominent characters in this series - Marion Graves Anthon Fish, aka Mamie Fish in Glitz, Glam, and a Damn Good Time: How Mamie Fish, Queen of the Gilded Age, Partied Her Way to Power. This biography delves into how women used parties and social gatherings as a means to gain power, prestige, and the ability to have agency during this time in history.
Mamie was known for throwing the best parties and was designated The Fun Maker. An invite meant that you were privy to lavish decor; A-list invitees; booze; pranks; and large animal guest stars.
This book shares how she and her friends shaped the line of history, exerting their influence on business, politics, family relationships, and social change through elaborate social gatherings. This was in a time where they couldn’t hold an office or own property! They obtained the ability to navigate this world through throwing events!
STILL WE RISE
Clarkson Potter
Erika Council
In Still We Rise: A Love Letter to the Southern Biscuit with Over 70 Sweet and Savory Recipes, this cookbook is a love letter to flour, butter, and buttermilk biscuits! Erika Council is the founder and head baker of the reknowned Bomb Biscuit Company. in Atlanta, Georgia. As the granddaughter of legendary soul food Chef Mildred Mama Dip Council who was a teacher, activist and cooked and baked to support during the 60’s, her bisuits were powerful.
In this cookbook we see traditional biscuits in an inventive way. Readers can enjoy friends, family, and Southern culinary icons that have a love for baking. You’ll find biscuits, spreads, and sandwiches. We can’t wait to make Bomb Buttermilk Biscuits, Angel Biscuits, and Everything “Bagel” Biscuits!
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