The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, is the epic tale of a Spanish family, that falls in and out of fortune over…
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2022 Year In Review: SMSA’s Top 10 Mysteries
Mystery & Crime lovers abound at SMSA, so we have highlighted the top books from that genre this year. Which have you read? We hope…
Series Review: John Puller by David Baldacci
The John Puller series by David Baldacci follows an ex-Army, Chief Warrant Officer with the Army’s Criminal Intelligence Division, investigating criminal activity where US soldiers…
The Little Wartime Library by Kate Thompson
This book is a love-letter to libraries, and all who work in them. It is based on the extraordinary true story of the Bethnal Green…
The New iPad in Easy Steps by Drew Provan
Suitable for both iPad beginners and experienced iPad users, The New iPad in Easy Steps is an ideal guide to help you make the most…
2023 Year In Review: Award Winners
Discover the year’s best books and award winners for 2021, focusing on the major literary and crime writing awards.
Author Review: Elmore Leonard
Author Review: Elmore Leonard is most famous for his crime novels and film adaptations of his books.
Verses for the Dead by Preston & Child
Verses for the Dead by Preston & Child is the 17th mystery thriller in the Agent Pendergast series
*NEW* French Conversation Group 2025
*New French Conversation Group for Beginners & Intermediates* Sound effortlessly chic at the new SMSA French Conversation Group! Meeting every second Thursday at 2:00 pm…
Revenger by Alastair Reynolds
Revenger by Alastair Reynolds is the dynamic, science fiction tale of Fura Ness, a bone reader, and her mission to rescue her sister held captive…
Meet Jessica Murtagh, a glass artist innovating craft and design.
There is a new contemporary design award in town showcasing the innovators of the makers scene. This year’s inaugural MAKE Awards: Biennial Prize for Innovation…
Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan
Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan would not have been my first choice to read; I’m not too big on the hard-boiled detective genre – and…