5 Star Reads
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BOOK REVIEW – Schooled in Murder (Campus Sleuth Mysteries #1) by Victoria Gilbert

YES! A new series by Victoria Gilbert! I love her Blue Ridge Library Mystery series, so I was delighted when I saw that she would have a new series, set in the same area, but with new characters! I’m excited to share a review for this five star read! To order your copy, visit these… Continue reading
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Five Star Audiobooks: October, November, December 2024

I love audiobooks and listen to so many books each month. I love being able to get in book time when I’m at the grocery store or folding laundry. Here are 11 I gave FIVE STARS in October, November, and December of 2024. Murder, She Wrote: A Killer Christmas (Murder, She Wrote #59) by Jessica… Continue reading
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December 2024 Favorite Reads

Happy New Year! I read so many wonderful books in December (27 to be exact!). Pulling out my favorite isn’t easy, but here are four I absolutely loved. For a list of everything I read this month, see below. A Merry Little Murder Plot (Library Lover’s Mystery #15) by Jenn McKinlay I love everything there… Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW: Seams Like the Perfect Crime (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery, Book 14) by Lois Winston

I’m happy to share a review of Seams Like the Perfect Crime, book 14 in the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series by Lois Winston. Expected publication date is February 4, 2025, and I’m here to encourage you to preorder now! It’s important to have things to look forward to, right? Especially in the cold winter! … Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW: Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage (Camper & Criminals #39) by Tonya Kappes

I’m delighted to share a review of Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage, book 39 in the Camper & Criminals cozy mystery series by Tonya Kappes. This title is available tomorrow, December 29th. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDE! Did you know: A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series is now in development for a television… Continue reading
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Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (December 2024 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 December 2023, I had just finished The Secret of the Lady’s Maid,… Continue reading
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Book Review: I Pittie the Yule by Kathryn Mykel

I’m happy to share a review of a festive cozy mystery novella, I Pittie the Yule by Kathryn Mykel! “If you like fun and quirky holiday cozies, you’ll love this animal-sidekick mystery.” Clocking in at 96 pages, this is the perfect one-sitting read when you’re needing a break from the hustle and bustle of the… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: A Better Tomorrow for the East End Library Girls (Library Girls, #4) by Patricia McBride

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for A Better Tomorrow for the East End Library Girls (Library Girls, #4) by Patricia McBride – a stirring tale of courage and camaraderie, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Elaine Roberts, and Lesley Eames. 276 pages, Kindle Edition Publication December 4, 2024 Boldwood Books… Continue reading
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November 2024 5 Star Reads

Such great reading all month long! Here are the ones I gave FIVE Stars! Ghost at Work by Carolyn Heart – book one in the Bailey Ruth series by a talented mystery writer. It’s a small town setting with a paranormal element and that paranormal element was the most delightful Bailey Ruth. I loved the… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Mistletoe, Mutts, and Murder (Samantha Davies Mysteries) by S.A. Kazlo

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Mistletoe, Mutts, and Murder (Samantha Davies Mysteries) by S.A. Kazlo! Today we are featuring a review of this latest entry (book six) in the 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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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!
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