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“Celebrating and Understanding Days of Gluttony and Deprivation"

When I find myself without a blog idea, I either consult a favorite book of quotes or check what holidays are being celebrated on the day my blog will appear. Today, May 28, I discovered an interesting contrast when I reviewed the featured holidays. For those who enjoy eating, today is International Burger Day, National Brisket Day, and National Hamburger Day. If you prefer embracing a more substantive cause today is World Hunger Day. In my mind, it becomes an ironic comparison of gluttony vs. deprivation.

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Win Two Free Books – May 2026

Contest Run: May 1-22, 2026
Win Two Free Books - May 2026
Booklovers Bench May 2026 Giveaway

  • Enter to win two free books in our monthly giveaway:

    Nancy J. Cohen – Perish by Pedicure, hardcover (US only) or e-book
    Terry Ambrose – Death by Blueprint, print (US only) or e-book

     

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On The Bench

Characters on the Bench

This week, we’re talking to our amateur sleuths about how they got started. Check out this week’s Characters on the Bench post to find out their stories. We think you’ll love their answers!

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Latest News

  • Terry Ambrose

    is delighted that his ninth Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery, Death by Blueprint, is now available in both Kindle and print formats. In this installment, Rick and his sharp-eyed thirteen-year-old daughter, Alex, uncover a deadly scheme tied to their historic B&B, a powerful developer, and a past that refuses to stay hidden. Terry is sure you’re going to love this one!

  • Nancy J. Cohen

    Nancy J. Cohen announces that DREIDELS AND DEAD ENDS, her next Bad Hair Day mystery, is now available for preorder. During holiday festivities, hairstylist Marla Vail finds herself tangled in more than tinsel when a diamond-studded hairbrush vanishes from the local history museum. Early Release Date: June 23, 2026
    Preorder Now: https://books2read.com/DreidelsandDeadEnds 

  • Debra H. Goldstein

    is spending May working on a secret project and enjoying family fun.

  • Cheryl Hollon

    is sharpening her short story skills by attending ShortCon 2026, a premier one-day crime fiction writing conference, which will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Elaine’s Restaurant in Alexandria, VA. The event focuses on writing, publishing, and sustaining a career in short crime fiction, featuring workshops with experts like Gary Phillips and featuring networking opportunities for attendees.

  • Maggie Toussaint

    is busy editing her fall release of a new cozy paranormal mystery series.

  • Lois Winston

    recently sat down with author Elle Hartford for a lively discussion on her Cozy Alchemy podcast. It’s now available for viewing online at Cozy Alchemy, Youtube, Authors on the Air, and Substack.