Bookish Thoughts
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Netgalley TBR for May 2024
In keeping with the accountability theme, here are the books I have from Netgalley that will be published in May. My goal is to read and post about these right before, on or just a little after pub date. I’m looking forward to reading all of these. I also am trying my first audiobook from… Continue reading
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Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In
If you’re a Netgalley user, how is your feedback ratio looking? The recommended feedback ratio is 80%, and I’m sitting at 84% as of April 24 when I write this blog post. I’d like to catch up on some of the wonderful titles I received through Netgalley and didn’t get read by pub-date. It’s hard… Continue reading
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Series Highlight: Jane Wunderly Mysteries by Erica Ruth Neubauer
I found Erica Ruth Neubauer’s wonderful Jane Wunderly mysteries when I had caught up on all the Veronica Speedwell mysteries and needed to fill that hole in my reading life. I am SO glad I found this delightful historical mystery series. They are outstanding on audio as well with Sarah Zimmerman as narrator. Just this… Continue reading
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Unread Books: How Many Is Too Many?
I started 2024 off simply determined to read my shelves and practice a book buying pause until I got to a few from my unread shelf (who am I kidding with the word shelf?!? It’s shelves…shelves and shelves of unread books). Since there is no shame in the bookish community, I’ll admit that at the… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday (On A Monday): The Guncle Abroad (The Guncle #2) by Steven Rowley
I adored The Guncle (it was a five star read–it’s a book to hug when you finish), so I’m looking forward to The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley. Expected publication May 21, 2024 by G.P. Putnam’s Sons 336 pages, Hardcover From The Publisher: From the nationally bestselling author of The Guncle comes the much-anticipated sequel,… Continue reading
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Top Ten Tuesday (On a Sunday): Characters I’d Like to go on Vacation With
Here are ten characters I’d love to go on vacation with: Maggie Hope from the Maggie Hope Series by Susan Elia MacNeal (Maggie is one of the bravest characters ever) Veronica Speedwell from the Veronica Speedwell Mystery Series by Deanna Raybourn (Veronica is tough and sassy) Jane Wunderly from the Jane Wunderly Mystery Series by… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection April 10, 2024: Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. Here’s my Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection for… Continue reading
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Book Review: If the Tide Turns: A Thrilling Historical Novel of Piracy and Life After the Salem Witch Trials by Rachel Rueckert
Easter is only a few days away and my to-do list is long. I was only going to read a few chapters of If the Tide Turns: A Thrilling Historical Novel of Piracy and Life After the Salem Witch Trials by Rachel Rueckert while I ate a quick lunch. Can you guess what happened? Any… Continue reading
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Book Blogger Hop – March 1st – 7th 2024
Question: What was your gateway book—the book that made you want to read more—into reading or into a specific genre? (submitted by Meezan @ Caboodle of Cozie) Answer: I struggled with reading through third grade. I remember lots of my third grade friends turning in book reports on chapter books and I was still struggling… Continue reading
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Book Blogger Hop – February 23rd-29th 2024
Question: How do you organize your bookshelves? (submitted by Elizabeth @ Silver’s Review) Answer: I’m looking forward to seeing the responses to this week’s question as maybe I’ll gain some ideas. We have bookcases tucked throughout the house (never enough). Each kiddo has a bookcase in their room and their own bookcase in the family… 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!
Recent Posts
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- Pets & Mysteries: A Book List
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