Order of Bob Skinner Books
Bob Skinner is the lead character in a series of crime fiction novels by Scottish novelist Quintin Jardine. Detective Chief Robert Skinner is the head of the Edinburgh Criminal Investigation Department. (more…)
Order of Quintin Jardine Books
Quintin Jardine is a Scottish author of crime fiction. He writes the Bob Skinner, Oz Blackstone and Primavera Blackstone series. Born in Motherwell, he studied law at Glasgow University. Before becoming a novelist, Quintin worked as a journalist, political information officer and media relations consultant. He slow transitioned himself into a career in writing fiction. Quintin left his hometown of Motherwell in 1968, but is still a Motherwell FC supporter. He is married with four adult children and splits his time between Gullane, East Lothian and L’Escala, Costa Brava, Spain. (more…)
Order of Birchbark House Books
The Birchbark House is a series of historical children’s books by American author Louise Erdrich. Set in the mid-19th century, the series is a look at the Westward Expansion of the United States through the Native American point of view. The series portrays the Native American culture realistically and is sympathetic towards it. The series is ideal for Grades 3-7, but can also be read by older readers who are interested in U.S. history too. (more…)
Order of Louise Erdrich Books
Louise Erdrich is an American author of Native American fiction, including novels, children’s books and poetry. She writes the Birchbark House children’s series. When she was young, Louise’s father encouraged her writing by giving her a nickel every time she wrote a story. She earned her BA in English from Dartmouth College, where she met her future husband (and sometimes collaborator), Michael Dorris. Louise then got her Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Johns Hopkins University. Louise owns an independent bookstore called Birchbark Books in Minneapolis. (more…)
Order of Animal Magnetism Books
Animal Magnetism is a contemporary romance series by American author Jill Shalvis. The series, set in the small town of Sunshine, Idaho, is set around two people falling in love with a common theme of pets. (more…)
Order of Lucky Harbor Books
Lucky Harbor is a series of contemporary romance novels by American author Jill Shalvis. The series follows the romantic lives of the residents of Lucky Harbor – a little coastal town in Washington State. (more…)
Order of Jill Shalvis Books
Jill Shalvis is an American author of contemporary romance novels. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She has won the National Readers Choice award three times as well as a RITA for Simply Irresistible. She writes out of her home near Lake Tahoe, California. When she isn’t writing, she might be found shovelling snow, skiing or colouring with her kids. (more…)
Order of Samantha Sweet Books
The Samantha Sweet Mysteries is a series of paranormal/cozy mystery novels by American author Connie Shelton. While working at a job where she was breaking into houses, Samantha Sweet finds a wooden box that has magical powers that allows her to see through people’s secrets and find out the truth. (more…)
Order of Charlie Parker Mysteries Books
The Charlie Parker Mysteries is a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Connie Shelton. Charlie Parker is a female private investigator who works out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. (more…)
Order of Connie Shelton Books
Connie Shelton is an American novelist of cozy mystery novels. She his best known for her Charlie Parker Mysteries series and also writes the Samantha Sweet series. When she was a child, she took weekly trips to the library and always had at least one book that she was reading. Besides reading and writing, Connie does a lot of travelling, teaches writing courses and speaks at conferences and conventions. For hobbies, she enjoys painting, drawing, cooking and going to the beach. Connie lives with her husband in New Mexico. (more…)