Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books perfect for holiday gifting!

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Books Discussed

All the Fighting Parts - Hannah V. Sawyerr

Happiness Falls - Angie Kim

General Mystery: The Woman in the Library - Sulari Gentill

Psychological suspense/horror crossover: Help for the Haunted - John Searles

True crime: American Fire: Love, Arson, and Life in a Vanishing Land - Monica Hesse

Middle Grade: Spirit Hunters - Ellen Oh

Literary Mystery: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store - James McBride

Cozy Mystery: Shady Hollow - Juneau Black

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