The Word Drop – Craic
If you’ve watched How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, you might have heard the word craic. If you’re an American viewer, you may have wondered exactly what it means—or,…
-
-
Ludwig Wins Big At The 53rd International Emmy Awards
The 53rd International Emmy Awards ceremony took place on November 24, 2025, in New York City. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented Emmys to television creators and…
-
The Word Drop – Cranachan
Cranachan is one of Scotland’s most beloved traditional desserts—a mix of toasted oats, whipped cream, honey, and raspberries, usually with a generous splash of whiskey. It’s often served at festive…
-
From DC to DCS: A Look At Criminal Investigation Department Ranks
I’ll admit that the first few times that I heard British mystery shows describing police ranks, I was a bit confused. What the heck is a constable anyway? And why…
-
Jimmy Perez Is Back, At Least In Print
Last we saw DI Jimmy Perez in print, he was leaving Fair Isle for Orkney in Ann Cleeves’ novel, Wild Fire, the last of the Shetland books. But it turns…
-
The Word Drop – Peerie
There’s something special about small words (admit it, you love the word “wee”). In the Shetland and Orkney dialects of Scots, one such word is peerie. Peerie means small or…
-
The Word Drop – Croft
If you’ve watched even a single episode of Shetland, you’ve probably heard the word croft — and maybe pictured a little stone cottage perched against a backdrop of sea and…
-
The Word Drop
There’s a uniqueness about British mystery series — from the brooding landscapes of Shetland to the sharp wit of Vera and the quiet tension of Broadchurch. But beyond the crimes…
-
Happy Birthday, Dame Agatha: A Celebration of the Queen of Crime
On September 15, 1890, in the seaside town of Torquay, England, Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime, was born. Christie’s career spanned over five decades and produced a body of…
-
Welcome to Biscuits, Tea & Alibis!
Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cuppa, and keep your eyes peeled—because here, every scone comes with a side of intrigue. Biscuits, Tea & Alibis is my little corner…
