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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday February 9, 2025 ♥️

Happy Sunday! Thanks to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz for hosting The Sunday Salon. Weekly Reads Round Up: Favorite Read of the Week I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? How to Read a Book by Monica Wood About the Book: Violet Powell, a twenty-two-year-old from rural Abbott Falls, Maine,… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: The Paris Bookshop For The Broken Hearted by Rebecca Raisin

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for The Paris Bookshop For The Broken Hearted by Rebecca Raisin – a romantic, bookish and gorgeously escapist romantic novel, set in Paris in Springtime. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez, and Sarah Morgan. 314 pages, Kindle Edition Published February 3, 2025 by… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Bookouture: The Little Island Flower Stall by Tilly Tennant

Welcome to my stop on Bookouture Books on Tour for The Little Island Flower Stall by Tilly Tennant – a beautiful and totally addictive summer holiday rom com. 376 pages, Kindle Edition ~ Published January 29, 2025 by Bookouture About the Book: Escape to a colourful little flower stall on the island of Jersey with… Continue reading
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Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (January 2025)

Here are some of my favorite books read during January 2025! I use books as my escape and I really needed all the escapes…still do! Under the Cocoon Moon by Kathleen Bailey Olivia Penn Mysteries #3. This is the perfect series for grown-up Nancy Drew fans. While this entry is set around Christmas time, it’s… Continue reading
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Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (January 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 January 2024, I had just finished How to Solve Your Own Murder… Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW: Steamed Secrets (Killer Coffee Mysteries Book 16) by Tonya Kappes

I’m so happy to feature a review of Steamed Secrets by Tonya Kappes – southern hospitality with a smidgen of homicide! This is book 16 in the Killer Coffee Mysteries, but don’t worry if you’re just joining in. This entry works wonderfully as a standalone read. 209 pages, Kindle Edition Publication Date: January 26, 2025… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Murder in Season (A Lady of Letters Mystery) by Mary Winters

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Murder in Season (A Lady of Letters Mystery) by Mary Winters! Today we are featuring a review of book three in this historical cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! It’s a… Continue reading
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Book Blogger Hop: January 24th-30th – New Year, Inspiring Books

Question:What books do you look to for inspiration at the start of the year or to motivate you to make positive changes in your life? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer) Answer: I love the New Year. I’m usually asleep way before midnight on New Year’s Eve and up early on New Year’s Day.… 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!
Recent Posts
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