5 Star Reads
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💀BOOK REVIEW: Haunts, Hikes, & Havoc (Camper & Criminals, Book 41) by Tonya Kappes
I’m so happy to share my FIVE STAR review of Haunts, Hikes, & Havoc, book 41, by Tonya Kappes. Despite the real feel temperature being 101 today in St. Louis, I’m longing for fall and getting lost in the latest Camper & Criminals book was just what I needed! 190 pages, Kindle Edition, Published September Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: Hopeful Hearts at the Wartime Hotel by Maisie Thomas
Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Hopeful Hearts at the Wartime Hotel by Maisie Thomas– ‘a wonderful and uplifting tale of female friendship’ (Eva Glyn, author of The Dubrovnik Book Club). 296 pages, PaperbackPublishedSeptember 15, 2025 by Boldwood Books About the Book: Manchester, 1942. When Kitty Dunbar was forced to Continue reading
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🌟August 2025 5 Star Reads & Reading Challenge Update
It was a lovely reading month! I read 26 books (see list below for the full list) with 13 of those being audiobooks. I updated my 2025 Reading Challenges page as well. Here are a few of my favorite books that I read in August 2025. The Sherlock Society by James Ponti 🔎 – In Continue reading
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👗Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Pleats & Poison: A Craft and Ghost Cozy Mystery (A Dress Designer Cozy Mystery Series) by Lucinda Race
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Pleats & Poison: A Craft and Ghost Cozy Mystery (A Dress Designer Cozy Mystery Series) by Lucinda Race! Today we are featuring a review of the third book in this enjoyable cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, Continue reading
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🔎Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Murder Most Eastern (Great Maine Mysteries) by Nellie H. Steele
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Murder Most Eastern (Great Maine Mysteries) by Nellie H. Steele! Today we are featuring a review of the first book in this cozy mystery series. Fans of Ellery Adams and Carolyn Hart will love this twisty, atmospheric paranormal cozy mystery full of seaside Continue reading
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🔔Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: Wedding Bells for the East End Library Girls (Library Girls, Book 5) by Patricia McBride
Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Wedding Bells for the East End Library Girls (Library Girls, Book 5) by Patricia McBride – a heartwarming and uplifting story of resilience, love and the power of friendship, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Elaine Roberts, and Lesley Eames. 297 pages, Kindle EditionPublished Continue reading
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⭐ Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (July 2025) ⭐
This was a strange reading month. I read a lot, yet didn’t feel settled or content with much of my reading. This isn’t a reflection of the books I read – simply a reflection of a slice of life in July. I did, however, read such an amazing book in July: Woodworking by Emily St. Continue reading
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🐻Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Solid Gold Murder (Golden Motel Mysteries) by Ellen Byron
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Solid Gold Murder (Golden Motel Mysteries) by Ellen Byron! Today we are featuring a review of the second book in this delightful cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is also Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Rocky Road to Murder (Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries) by Lena Gregory 🍨
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Rocky Road to Murder (Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries) by Lena Gregory! Today we are featuring a review of the sixth book in this delicious cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! Continue reading
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🌟Mid-Year Favorites: 2025 🌟
As of June 30, 2025 I have read 186 books. Here are my top ten mid-year favorites in no particular order. It’s always interesting to see which mid-year favorites will make my full favorites list in January 2026. How To Read A Book by Monica Wood “Violet Powell, a twenty-two-year-old from rural Abbott Falls, Maine, 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!
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