Book Review
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Book Review: Enchanted Hill by Emily Bain Murphy
Enchanted Hill by Emily Bain Murphy published today 11/7/23 and this is the kind of historical mystery that I could simply not put down. Many thanks to Union Square and Co. and Netgalley for the eARC. It’s 1930 and PI Cora McCavanah is posing as a maid at Hollywood magnate Truman’s Byrd’s legendary estate. The… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Apartment House on Poppy Hill by Nina LaCour, Sònia Albert (Illustrator)
Thank you to Netgalley and Chronicle Books for the eARC of The Apartment House on Poppy Hill by Nina LaCour, Sònia Albert (Illustrator). This work of middle grade fiction was absolutely delightful in every way. It gave me the same warm and cozy feelings as when I read the Penny books by Kevin Henkes and… Continue reading
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Book Review: Northwood by Amy Pease
I was able to read a galley copy of Amy Pease’s debut novel Northwoods through Thoughts from a Page patreon group and Atria Books and I am so thankful. I read this 288 page mystery/thriller in just two sittings. It’s outstanding, and I highly recommend getting your pre-orders and library holds in now as this… Continue reading
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October 2023 Five Star Reads
Here are three books I read in October 2023 that I gave five stars! What have you read lately and enjoyed? The International House of Dereliction by Jacqueline Davies was a wonderful, not too spooky middle grade mystery/ghost story–perfect for fall reading. Ten-year-old Alice is moving for the eleventh time. But when Alice arrives at… Continue reading
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Book Review: What The River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
Happy Publication Day to What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez! This was a wild ride, and I just loved it. Inez Olivera lives in nineteenth century Buenos Aires and is the daughter of two globetrotting parents, and she is frequently left behind. When she receives word that both her parents have died in Egypt,… Continue reading
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Book Review: Tatum Comes Home by Tatum Talks with Mica Stone
Tatum Comes Home by Tatum Talks and Mica Stone (The Dog Agency Novels) was a hug in book form. Thanks so much to Kensington Books and Between the Chapters Book Club for the galley copy, which I finished and am planning to hand to a family member who asked for a “feel-good read.” This book… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Blue Monsoon by Damyanti Biswas
I tore through The Blue Monsoon by Damyanti Biswas in two days! This is book two in the Blue Mumbai series and is such an atmospheric read. Set in Mumbai during torrential rains, Senior Inspector Arnav Singh Rajput is called to a brutal crime scene (a male body is found dismembered on the steps of… Continue reading
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Weekly Reads Round Up: Sunday October 15th 2023 – Saturday October 21st 2023
Here’s a brief weekly post capturing what I read this past week. I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? Welcome to Wonderland #1: Home Sweet Motel by Chris Grabenstein (I listened to a copy using my library’s Libby app. Find my review here.) Christmas Lights and Cat Fights: A… Continue reading
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Book Review: Overdue or Die by Allison Brook
I just love The Haunted Library Mystery series by Allison Brook (pen name for Marilyn Levinson). Thank you to Netgalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC of book seven, Overdue or Die, available today Oct. 10. If you’re a cozy mystery fan and a library lover, be sure to pick up this series–it’s like… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Legend of Acorn Hollow by Maureen Klovers
The Legend of Acorn Hollow, book six in the Rita Calabrese mystery series by Maureen Klovers was such a fun way to kick off my October reading. Here’s another title for those of us who love the autumn, slightly spooky feel, but don’t want to be so scared we have to sleep with the lights… 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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