5 Star Reads
-
Book Review: Mercury by Amy Jo Burns
Thank you so much to Thoughts from a Page Podcast and Celadon Books for the chance to read a galley copy of Mercury by Amy Jo Burns, which releases January 2, 2024. I am here to tell you if you like beautifully written messy family stories full of secrets, you must preorder your copy today… Continue reading
-
November 2023 5 Star Reads
I listened to Maizy Chen’s Last Chance by Lisa Yee in one day and absolutely loved it. Maizy and her mother travel to her mother’s home town of Last Chance, Minnesota to be with Maizy’s grandparents. Her grandfather is ill and Maizy’s mother will help the family and spend time with her parents. Maizy’s grandparents… Continue reading
-
October 2023 Five Star Reads
Here are three books I read in October 2023 that I gave five stars! What have you read lately and enjoyed? The International House of Dereliction by Jacqueline Davies was a wonderful, not too spooky middle grade mystery/ghost story–perfect for fall reading. Ten-year-old Alice is moving for the eleventh time. But when Alice arrives at… Continue reading
-
September 2023 5 Star Reads
Murder at Keyhaven Castle (Book 3, Stella and Lyndy Mystery) by Clara McKenna – It’s hard to talk about the third book in a series, but oh my goodness if you are a historical mystery reader, be sure to check out this series (start with Murder at Morrington Hall). They are all excellent, and this… Continue reading
-
August 2023 5 Star Reads
As summer and the season of summer reading comes to a close, here are four books I gave five stars in the month of August. What have you read and enjoyed lately? The Postcard by Anne Berest, Tina Kover (Translator) – such a beautiful, heart wrenching book. This is the story of WWII unlike any… Continue reading
-
Book Review: The Enemy at Home by Kevin O’Brien
Thank you so much to Kensington Books @kensingtonbooks and Between the Chapters Book Club @btc_books for the ARC of The Enemy at Home by Kevin O’Brien, set to publish Tuesday August 22nd. What a gripping historical mystery–I could not put this down and finished it in a day and a half! Set in Seattle, 1943,… Continue reading
-
Book Review: The Peach Seed by Anita Gail JonesBook Review:
Wow. I received an ARC of The Peach Seed by Anita Gail Jones from @henryholtbooks and I am so thankful. This was an outstanding debut. My son had a friend over one afternoon and I got to spend three hours immersed in this sweeping, multigenerational novel about the Dukes family of Albany, Georgia. In the… Continue reading
-
2023 Mid Year Favorites
As of July 2nd, I’ve read 165 books, 26 of those I gave five stars. In no particular order, here are 10 books I have loved this year! I post reviews on instagram and Goodreads. What are your favorite reads from the first half of 2023? Mr. & Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel Fourth… Continue reading
-
June 2023 5 Star Reads
Of the 29 books I read in June 2023 here are three I gave 5 stars. Mr. & Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel (August 2018, 350 Pages, Inkshares publisher) It’s 1969 and Palm Springs socialite and former beauty queen Maxine Simmons has just found out her husband is leaving her for his 22 year… 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
- ☕The Sunday Salon: March 22, 2026 🌷
- 👰🏻Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Terror in Taffeta (Destination Wedding Mysteries) by Marla Cooper
- Picture Book Friday on a Thursday! Spring & March Favorites
- Way Back Cozy Wednesday: March 2026 Edition
- ☘️Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Books With Green Covers☘️
sarahcantstopreadingbooks.com 