Mysteries
Book Review: Girls Who Burn by M K Pagano
Teen librarian Karen Jensen reviews the new YA mystery/thriller GIRLS WHO BURN by M K Pagano
Here Have Some: A Mystery for Each Month by Riley Jensen
TLT contributor Riley Jensen shares a mystery that came out for each month of 2023
Sherlock!
All the Sherlock Week posts in one place for you to easily get to them. MG Lit Reading List for Sherlock FansYA Lit Reading List for Sherlock FansI am Sherlocked Program Outline/Craft IdeasDiscussing The Woman: Irene AdlerDiscussing Sherlock FanfictionA Newbie Talks Sherlock and ElementarySherlock and the Case of the Diversity ProblemThe Curious Case of the […]
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