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🐈⬛Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: The Black Cat Detectives: A Mystery by Kit Gray

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for The Black Cat Detectives: A Mystery by Kit Gray! Today we are featuring a review of this charming cozy mystery that has a delightful twist: the detectives are three kittens with magical powers, determined to solve a most purr-plexing case. Stop by each… Continue reading
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‼️Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Savvy Summers and the Po’boy Perils by Sandra Jackson-Opoku (June 2026 Edition)

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. This Wednesday I am excited to… Continue reading
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Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In (May 2026)

Here is my monthly Netgalley Check In as part of my promise to check in at the end of every month and see how many Netgalley titles I’ve read. My feedback ratio is currently 82%! Here are the Netgalley titles that I reviewed in May 2026. Sconed to Death by Betty Hechtman Murder in a… Continue reading
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💡Virtual Book Tour & #Giveaway–SPOTLIGHTING: Death of an Antiquarian: A Mia Reid, Archaeologist, Mystery by Rose Kerr

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour! I’m happy to shine a spotlight on Death of an Antiquarian: A Mia Reid, Archaeologist, Mystery by Rose Kerr! Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is also a 🌟Giveaway🌟 for 2- $20 Amazon gift… Continue reading
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⭐ Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (May 2026)

Here are the titles I gave five stars in the month of May 2026. A list of all the titles I read this month is at the end of this post. In May 2026 I read 29 books, 6 of those were picture books and 7 were audiobooks. The top genre I read was cozy… Continue reading
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🫖Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: Sconed to Death (A Crochet and Crumpets Mystery) by Betty Hechtman

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Sconed to Death (A Crochet and Crumpets Mystery) by Betty Hechtman! Today we are featuring a review of book two in this cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! Cozy Mystery2nd in… Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: May 31, 2026 💐

Happy Sunday! Thanks to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz for hosting The Sunday Salon. Weekly Reads Round Up: Favorite Read of the Week Mrs. Tim Christie(Mrs. Tim #1-2) by D.E. Stevenson – I wish I could remember how this ended up on my tbr because I am so thankful. What a delightful and gentle book. This… Continue reading
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🌴Summer Reading 2026 TBR 🌻

I love summer reading – to read during the daytime, to have no guilt about grabbing a book and staying up just a little late…it’s the best. Here are a few books I’m hoping to read this summer. Finish the 2026-2027 Mark Twain Nominees (I have six more to read) Read a BIG Book: Lonesome… Continue reading
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🧳Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (May 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 May 2025, I had just finished Belladonna by Adalyn Grace. 409 pages,… Continue reading
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Way Back Cozy Wednesday: May 2026 Edition

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 2025! (No so way back, right?!) 272 pages, Hardcover, Published April 29, 2025 How To Have A… Continue reading
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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 & #Giveaway: The Black Cat Detectives: A Mystery by Kit Gray
- ‼️Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Savvy Summers and the Po’boy Perils by Sandra Jackson-Opoku (June 2026 Edition)
- Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In (May 2026)
- 💡Virtual Book Tour & #Giveaway–SPOTLIGHTING: Death of an Antiquarian: A Mia Reid, Archaeologist, Mystery by Rose Kerr
- ⭐ Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (May 2026)




