Book Review
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December 2023 5 Star Reads
It was an absolutely amazing month of reading–an embarrassment of riches! Here are the books I loved. Mercury by Amy Jo Burns – This title releases January 2, 2024. If you like beautifully written messy family stories full of secrets, this is a must read. You will not regret it. It is just so beautifully… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee, Dan Santat (Illustrator)
Thanks so much to Netgalley and Random House Kids for the early copy of The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee, Dan Santat (Illustrator). This was such a fun (and funny!) start to a new middle grade illustrated series, perfect for fans of Spy School. Olive Cobin Zang’s always too busy parents drop… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Secret of the Lady’s Maid, book seven in the Rosalind Thorne Mysteries by Darcie Wilde
Thank you so much to Kensington Books for the galley copy of The Secret of the Lady’s Maid, book seven in the Rosalind Thorne Mysteries by Darcie Wilde. I am so excited that I have discovered a new to me historical mystery series. I adored this five star read, could not put it down and… Continue reading
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The Sunday Salon: December 24, 2023
Happy Sunday! Deb Nance at Readerbuzz hosts The Sunday Salon, and I’m joining in! Weekly Reads Round Up: Sunday December 17th 2023 – Saturday December 23rd 2023 I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? Murder Under the Mistletoe (A Jane Wunderly Mystery) by Erica Ruth Neubauer (I read a… Continue reading
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Book Review: Familia: A Riveting and Unforgettable Novel of Sisterhood by Lauren E. Rico
Thank you so much to Kensington Books and Between the Chapters Book Club for the galley copy of Familia: A Riveting and Unforgettable Novel of Sisterhood by Lauren E. Rico. This was unputdownable and I was so frustrated when I had to stop to do one of the many seasonal to-dos on my list! This… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Curse of Penryth Hall by Jess Armstrong
The Curse of Penryth Hall by Jess Armstrong was perfectly spooky and atmospheric. If you’re looking for your next gothic mystery, be sure to check out this debut (and winner of the Mystery Writers of America First Novel Crime Award). It’s 1922 and American heiress Ruby Vaughn has made a life for herself running a… Continue reading
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The Sunday Salon: Sunday December 17th, 2023
Happy Sunday! Deb Nance at Readerbuzz hosts The Sunday Salon, and I’m joining in! Weekly Reads Round Up: Sunday December 10th 2023 – Saturday December 16th 2023 I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? Not enough “sit down and read” time this week–so thankful for audiobooks! Grave Expectations: A… Continue reading
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Book Review: Redwood Court by DeLana R.A. Dameron
Many thanks to Thoughts from a Page Podcast and The Dial Press for the chance to read a galley copy of debut novel Redwood Court by award-winning poet DeLana R.A. Dameron. What a beautiful work of literature that I am still thinking about long after I have put the book down. Redwood Court tells the… Continue reading
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Book Review: Mercury by Amy Jo Burns
Thank you so much to Thoughts from a Page Podcast and Celadon Books for the chance to read a galley copy of Mercury by Amy Jo Burns, which releases January 2, 2024. I am here to tell you if you like beautifully written messy family stories full of secrets, you must preorder your copy today… Continue reading
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Book Review: Dying to Go (Nothing to Gush About): A Tucson Valley Retirement Community Cozy Mystery by Marcy Blesy
Thanks so much to author Marcy Blesy (@marcy_blesy) for introducing me to her cozy mystery series! There is nothing I love better than finding a new series and Dying to Go (Nothing to Gush About): A Tucson Valley Retirement Community Cozy Mystery was a lot of fun! Thirty-nine-year-old Rosi Laruee finds herself out of work… 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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