SCAM artist alert

Apparently there is someone calling themself "Luigi Calloway" out there who is claiming to be associated with the Mount TBR Reading Challenge. He is contacting authors and telling them if they pay him, then their books will be used for the challenge. It's possible he's also telling people they must pay to participate in any way. Please know that there is absolutely no charge associated in any way with this reading challenge and that this person does not represent me or anything associated with my blog. There will NEVER be a reason for anyone to have to pay for participation in any way for any of my challenges. If only people who exert this much time and effort on scamming people would put it into something worthwhile....like reading their own books!

Saturday, April 25, 2026

GAD Mystery Word of the Day: Cornichons

 


My new bookish meme for 2026: the Golden Age of Detection (GAD*) Mystery Word of the Day. Whenever I find a word that I'm unfamiliar with--or shall we say not absolutely confident I know the exact meaning of, I'm going to actually take time to look it up and share it with mystery-lovers everywhere. 😊


Today's GAD Mystery Word of the Day: Cornichons (noun, pl) A specific type of tiny, tart French gherkin (usually 1-2 inches long) pickled in vinegar with herbs like tarragon and garlic. Much cruncier and distinctly sour than dill pickles, and usually paired with charcuterie.

He like full-sized pickles; I am strictly a cornichons girl. (Who Done It? compiled & edited by Jon Scieszka)

(*Except...today's word is definitely not GAD. Haven't had a suitable word from a vintage mystery for a while...)

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