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🌟Monthly Favorites: June 2025 Five Star Reads 🌟
I read a lot this month. It’s the best escape because [gestures to the world around us]. Here are a few of my favorites from June 2025. My most read genre was romance, followed by cozy mysteries. I read mostly on my kindle this month as well. Extra Normal by Kate Alice Marshall Three cheers… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: Homemaker (Prairie Nightingale) by Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Homemaker (Prairie Nightingale) by Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare! Today we are featuring a review of the first book in this new mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is also a… Continue reading
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Book Review: Ranch and Red Herrings (Bluegrass Ridge Ranch Mystery, Book 1) by Tonya Kappes
Georgia “Cussy” Hollingsworth thought she’d left small-town drama behind when she traded Kentucky for city life, but then news of the passing of her beloved uncle arrives, and she returns to his horse and cattle ranch for the reading of the will. The plan was simple: settle his affairs, sell the property, and head home.… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: Mystery at an Irish Wedding: Half Moon Bay Mysteries by L.C. Winters
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Mystery at an Irish Wedding: Half Moon Bay Mysteries by L.C. Winters! Today we are featuring a review of the first book in this cozy mystery series – perfect for fans of small-town mysteries, vibrant characters, clever clues, and a touch of romance,… Continue reading
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Summer Vacation – Armchair Travel: A Book List June 2025
It’s so hot here in St. Louis and while I’m happy to be on summer break from the school year, our big trip happened in the Spring so we are home during these hot summer days. There’s a lot to love at home and sometimes I still want to escape. That’s where the joy of… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: The Mysterious Case of the Missing Dog Walker (The Redemption Detective Agency) by Michele Pariza Wacek
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for The Mysterious Case of the Missing Dog Walker (The Redemption Detective Agency) by Michele Pariza Wacek! Today we are featuring a review of the second book in this series – a spin-off from the Charlie Kingsley Mystery series! The Redemption Detective Agency is… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: Funerals and Familiars (A Cozy Midlife Witch Mystery) Willowmere Mysteries by Carmen Radtke
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Funerals and Familiars (A Cozy Midlife Witch Mystery) Willowmere Mysteries by Carmen Radtke! Today we are featuring a review of the first book in this cozy mystery series that is perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, magical mayhem, and heroines who believe it’s… Continue reading
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Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (June 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 middle of June 2024, I had just finished The Selection (The Selection #1) by… Continue reading
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Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In (June 2025)
Here is my monthly Netgalley Check In as part of my promise to check in at the end of every month and see how many Netgalley titles I’ve read. My feedback ratio is currently 81%. Here are the Netgalley titles that I reviewed in May 2025. Links go to reviews. Detective Aunty Uzma Jalaluddin The… Continue reading
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Way Back Cozy Wednesday: June 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 2015. Murder Past Due (Cat in the Stacks #1) by Miranda JamesFirst… 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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