I live in the UK, so January is inevitably gloomy, with lots of rain and mud. The excitement of having lots of beloved family members around gives way to a routine of dark mornings and cold evenings. Fortunately, January is also the month when the shortlists for the Edgar Awards are announced, my cue to read all the books that are in the running for the best novel award. I am a mystery book addict, but have a tendency to find one author I like and read all their books one after the other.