5 Star Reads
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⭐Five Star Audiobooks: January, February, March 2025⭐

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 seven I gave FIVE STARS in January, February, and March of 2025. Under the Cocoon Moon by Kathleen Bailey Dominoes, Danzón, and Death by… Continue reading
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March 2025: 5 Star Reads

I feel lucky to have read so many great books this month! This month I read 28 books, 11 from my shelves and 12 as audio books. Here are the ones I loved. The complete list of books I read in March 2025 is listed at the end of this post. Love at First Book… Continue reading
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Way Back Cozy Wednesday: March 2025 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 2012! Mr. Churchill’s Secretary (Maggie Hope #1) by Susan Elia MacNeal384 pages,… Continue reading
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Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (February 2025)

I am continuing to use reading as my escape from the messy world. The news is hard to read and everything just feels like a lot. I am so thankful for books and the wonderful escapes that they are. This month I read 30 books, 9 of them on audio. I mostly read cozy mysteries,… Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW: Thick As Thieves (Kenni Lowry Mystery Series, Book 11) by Tonya Kappes

I’m happy to share a review of Thick As Thieves, book 11 in the Kenni Lowry Mystery series by Tonya Kappes. “Perfect for fans of southern cozies with sharp humor, clever twists, and just the right amount of romance, Thick as Thieves will keep you guessing (and laughing) until the last page.” 253 pages, Kindle… Continue reading
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Way Back Cozy Wednesday: February 2025 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. Today’s Way Back Cozy Wednesday title is Eggsecutive Orders (A White House Chef Mystery, Book 3) by Julie Hyzy 341… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Soft Serve Sleighing (Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries) by Lena Gregory

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Soft Serve Sleighing (Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries) by Lena Gregory! Today we are featuring a review of book five in this delicious cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is… Continue reading
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Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (January 2025)

Here are some of my favorite books read during January 2025! I use books as my escape and I really needed all the escapes…still do! Under the Cocoon Moon by Kathleen Bailey Olivia Penn Mysteries #3. This is the perfect series for grown-up Nancy Drew fans. While this entry is set around Christmas time, it’s… Continue reading
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Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (January 2025 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 January 2024, I had just finished How to Solve Your Own Murder… 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!

