Book Review
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In Celebration of National Science Fiction Day on January 2nd
“National Science Fiction Day is observed every year on January 2nd which is also the birthday of Issac Asimov, the world-famous science fiction writer. National Science Fiction Day celebrates stories that inspire us to dream big, from intergalactic adventures to futuristic technology and thought-provoking tales.” (Source) Be sure to check out this Science Fiction Timeline Continue reading
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⭐ Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (December 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. In December 2025, I read 33 books, with my most read genre being cozy mysteries (I clearly needed some escapes because I read four Murder, She Wrote titles.) Continue reading
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Time Travel Thursday (On a Friday): What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (December 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 December 2024, I had just finished Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage (Camper & Continue reading
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🎄Christmas Reading Recap 2025
Merry Christmas to all those celebrating today! I hope everyone enjoys some moments of peaceful reading. I participated in the Ho-Ho-Ho Readathon 2025 and made an intention to enjoy some seasonal reading. Here are a few I read that I enjoyed. There were two others that just didn’t work for me so I’m leaving them Continue reading
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🎄Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Mysterious Christmas Collection: A Charlie Kingsley/Redemption Detective Agency Crossover Christmas Cozy Mystery Anthology by Michele Pariza Wacek
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Mysterious Christmas Collection: A Charlie Kingsley/Redemption Detective Agency Crossover Christmas Cozy Mystery Anthology by Michele Pariza Wacek! Today we are featuring a review of a Charlie Kingsley/Redemption Detective Agency Crossover Christmas Cozy Mystery Anthology, that also includes festive recipes! Stop by each blog Continue reading
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Way Back Cozy Wednesday: December 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 2020. Booked for Death (Booklover’s B&B Mysteries, Book 1) by Victoria Gilbert320 Continue reading
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Middle Grade Monday: Highlighting Recent Middle Grade Reads (December 2025)
On or around the third Monday of the month, I’ll highlight 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 November Continue reading
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🎄Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: One Gold Ring (Century Cottage Cozy Mysteries) by Dianne Ascroft
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for One Gold Ring (Century Cottage Cozy Mysteries) by Dianne Ascroft! Today we are featuring a review of this festive novella in the Century Cottage Cozy Mysteries series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There Continue reading
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🎄Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Holidays & Homicides: A Short Story Collection by Rosalie Spielman, Catherine Bruns, Gin Jones, Annie McEwen, Lena Gregory, Jennifer Fischetto, Anne Marie Stoddard, Kelly Rey, Misty Simon, Christine Knapp, Jamie L. Adams, Erica Wynters
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Holidays & Homicides: A Short Story Collection by Rosalie Spielman, Catherine Bruns, Gin Jones, Annie McEwen, Lena Gregory, Jennifer Fischetto, Anne Marie Stoddard, Kelly Rey, Misty Simon, Christine Knapp, Jamie L. Adams, Erica Wynters! Today we are featuring a review of this holiday Continue reading
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🌳Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Murder, She Wrote The Body in the Trees by Jessica Fletcher & Terrie Farley Moran
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Murder, She Wrote The Body in the Trees by Jessica Fletcher & Terrie Farley Moran! Today we are featuring a review of the newest title in this fan favorite series – book 62! Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest 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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