Book Review
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🎄Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: CRESCENT CITY CHRISTMAS CHAOS by Ellen Byron
I’m delighted to share a review of Crescent City Christmas Chaos by Ellen Byron. It’s Christmas. It’s cozy. It’s culinary. It’s chaos! It’s the fourth book in this fabulous mystery series with a vintage flair from USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award–winning author Ellen Byron. There is a giveaway for an Amazon OR Bookshop.org gift… Continue reading
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☃️Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Deck the Halls With Homicide: Killer Chocolate Mysteries by Christina Romeril 🎄
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Deck the Halls With Homicide: Killer Chocolate Mysteries by Christina Romeril! Today we are featuring a review of the third book in this festive cozy mystery series! Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Frost and Vicki Delany, when a holiday decorating contest turns deadly,… Continue reading
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🎧Five Star Audiobooks: July, August, and September 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 8 I gave FIVE STARS in July, August, and September 2025. Woodworking by Emily St James Solid Gold Murder by Ellen Byron Wedding Bells… Continue reading
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✔️Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In (November 2025)
Here is my monthly Netgalley Check In as part of my promise to check in at the start of every month and see how many Netgalley titles I’ve read. My feedback ratio is currently 83%. Here are the Netgalley titles that I reviewed in October 2025. Reviews are linked. Death on Dickens Island by Allison… Continue reading
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❄️Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Claws for Concern (Maddie Sparks Mystery, Book 3) by Lesley A. Diehl
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Claws for Concern (Maddie Sparks Mystery, Book 3) by Lesley A. Diehl! Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is also a Giveaway for a trade paperback of Claws for Concern (Maddie Sparks Mystery)… Continue reading
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🌟Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (October 2025)🌟
Here are the titles I gave five stars this month. A list of all the titles I read this month is at the end of this post. This month I read 17 books in total, including 9 on audio. I’ve worked on not rushing through my reading this month and even slowed down my audiobook… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Death on Dickens Island: A Books on the Beach Mystery by Allison Brook
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Death on Dickens Island: A Books on the Beach Mystery by Allison Brook! Today we are featuring a review of the first book in this new cozy mystery series. A divorced sleuth in her thirties must bring peace back to her small town… Continue reading
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☕BOOK RELEASE & REVIEW: Brewing Up Bones (Killer Coffee #18) by Tonya Kappes 🎃
I’m so happy to share a review of Brewing Up Bones by Tonya Kappes, book 18 in the Killer Coffee cozy mystery series! Available now to purchase or on Kindle Unlimited – be sure to get your hands on this cozy fall delight! 257 pages, Kindle EditionOctober 26, 2025 by Tonya Kappes Book About the… Continue reading
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📚Middle Grade Monday: Highlighting Recent Middle Grade Reads (October 2025 Edition)
On or around the third Monday of the month, I’ll be highlighting recent middle grade reads that I’ve enjoyed. I am so happy working part time in a school library – it’s wonderful to be with kids and books, and my reading life is so much richer! I read the following middle grade books between… Continue reading
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🚃Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: The Great Western Railway Girls Do Their Bit by Jane Lark
Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for The Great Western Railway Girls Do Their Bit: A stirring tale of love, loss and unwavering friendship by Jane Lark. 306 pages, Kindle EditionSeptember 27, 2025 by Boldwood Books About the Book: 1940 – As the Nazi invaders race across Europe, the women of… 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!
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