A Good Night for Ghosts by Mary Pope Osborne

A Good Night for Ghosts by Mary Pope Osborne-112 pages

While reading this, I remembered reading this before and liking it a lot then. I like it just as much now. Jack and Annie are taken back to New Orleans on All Saints' Eve/Day in this Magic Tree House adventure. Their mission from Merlin, given by Teddy and Kathleen, is to persuade Louis Armstrong ("Dipper") to get on the path of playing jazz music so he can go on to become the "King of Jazz," like he does in reality. Along the way, Jack and Annie learn the value of hard work and learn a thing or two about racism in the Old South. Also, they have a run-in with the ghost of Jean Lafitte. It is a fun read, even now as an adult!

Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronovitch

Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronvitch - 288 pages

This is the further adventures of London constable and sorcerer's apprentice Peter Grant that began in Midnight Riot.  Grant is chasing an elusive killer of jazz magicians by chasing the song filling the air that is left behind with the corpse.  With the assistance of his mentor, Detective Chief Inspector Nightingale (the last registered wizard in England), Grant uncovers a supernatural menace that leads him to reassess his past and fear for his present.  Fans of Harry Dresden will love this series!