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🌸Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: Dreams Come True at the Wartime Hotel by Maisie Thomas

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Dreams Come True at the Wartime Hotel by Maisie Thomas – the irresistible BRAND NEW addition to the uplifting ‘Wartime Hotel’ series. Format330 pages, Kindle EditionExpected publicationMarch 29, 2026 by Boldwood Books About the Book: Manchester, 1943. Kitty’s new venture, hosting wedding receptions at… Continue reading
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🧳Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (March 2026 Edition)

Time Travel Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Budget Tales Book Blog where readers take a look back at what they were reading this time last year (or the year before or the year before that…) Last year, towards the end of March 2025, I had just finished The Booklover’s Library by Madeline Martin… Continue reading
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🌸When I Think Of Spring: A Book List

What do you think of when you think of Spring? Certainly not the random 90 degree days we have had. Go away summer weather, wait your turn. Here’s a list of things I think of when I think of Spring and an accompanying book for each item. 💐Flowers: Gardenias and a Grave Mistake (Diana Flowers… Continue reading
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🫖Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Arson Old Lace and Murder (Charlie Kingsley Mysteries) by Michele (PW) Pariza Wacek

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Arson Old Lace and Murder (Charlie Kingsley Mysteries) by Michele (PW) Pariza Wacek! Today we are featuring a review of book eight in this cozy mystery series. Meet Charlie. Also known as “Aunt Charlie” from the award-winning Secrets of Redemption series. She’s back,… Continue reading
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Picture Book Friday on a Thursday! Spring & March Favorites

One of my 2026 reading resolutions is to read 48 new to me picture books. I thought it would be fun to take one Friday a month and spotlight a selection of picture books I have read and enjoyed recently. This month I focused on books about Spring, as well as a mix of books… Continue reading
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Way Back Cozy Wednesday: March 2026 Edition

On the third Wednesday of each month, I’ll feature a cozy mystery I read long ago. Backlist titles make my heart sing and hopefully you’ll find some new to you reads for your cozy TBR. This month we’re going back to the year 2023 to talk about: It’s your lucky day, because I’m going to… Continue reading
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☘️Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Books With Green Covers☘️

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s a list of five books with green covers that I have read and enjoyed. It’s a mixture of all kinds of books. The Curious Case of the Poisoned Professor by Lucy Connelly A new job can be killer in this series debut mystery set in Dillynaidd, Wales. I grabbed this… Continue reading
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Middle Grade Monday: March 2026 Edition

On or around the third Monday of the month, I’ll be highlighting recent middle grade reads that I’ve enjoyed. I am so happy working part time in a school library – it’s wonderful to be with kids and books, and my reading life is so much richer! I read the following middle grade books between… Continue reading
About Me
Welcome! I started my career as a children’s librarian, later becoming a public library director and now I’m a stay at home mom. While my career might have changed, my love of reading has been a constant since I was in 4th grade, and I read over 200 books a year. I love talking about books and connecting readers of all ages with just the right book. Thanks for reading!
Recent Posts
- 🌸Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: Dreams Come True at the Wartime Hotel by Maisie Thomas
- 🧳Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (March 2026 Edition)
- 🌸When I Think Of Spring: A Book List
- 🫖Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Arson Old Lace and Murder (Charlie Kingsley Mysteries) by Michele (PW) Pariza Wacek
- ☕The Sunday Salon: March 22, 2026 🌷






