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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: A Better Tomorrow for the East End Library Girls (Library Girls, #4) by Patricia McBride

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for A Better Tomorrow for the East End Library Girls (Library Girls, #4) by Patricia McBride – a stirring tale of courage and camaraderie, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Elaine Roberts, and Lesley Eames. 276 pages, Kindle Edition Publication December 4, 2024 Boldwood Books… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: Murder at the Painted Wings Café: A Seneca James Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Murder at the Painted Wings Cafe: A Seneca James Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman! Today we are featuring a review of book two in this series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is… Continue reading
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Book Announcement and Review: The JJ Kamaras Mystery Series (Four Books Together!) by Joy Patrick

I’m excited to announce the release of The JJ Kamaras Mysteries, a complete four book series by Joy Patrick! “Join JJ and her gal pals as they seem to find trouble at every turn and can’t help but put their sharp wits together to crack cases along the way!” Grab your copy on Amazon (available… Continue reading
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November 2024 5 Star Reads

Such great reading all month long! Here are the ones I gave FIVE Stars! Ghost at Work by Carolyn Heart – book one in the Bailey Ruth series by a talented mystery writer. It’s a small town setting with a paranormal element and that paranormal element was the most delightful Bailey Ruth. I loved the… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Mistletoe, Mutts, and Murder (Samantha Davies Mysteries) by S.A. Kazlo

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Mistletoe, Mutts, and Murder (Samantha Davies Mysteries) by S.A. Kazlo! Today we are featuring a review of this latest entry (book six) in the series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is also… Continue reading
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🎄Book Review: Holly Homicide (Holiday Cozy Mystery #11) by Tonya Kappes🎄

I’m delighted to share a review of the festive and charming new book by Tonya Kappes: Holly Homicide (Holiday Cozy Mystery #11). I couldn’t agree more with the description of the book: “a festive cozy mystery packed with holiday charm, small-town intrigue, and a dash of romance that will leave readers warm and sleuthing well… Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday December 1, 2024☕

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? Planes, Candy Canes, and Hearses: a Cookies & Chance Mysteries novella, book #14.5 by Catherine Bruns About the Book: It’s beginning… Continue reading
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Time Travel Thursday On A Friday (November 2024)

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 November 2023, I had just finished Three Holidays and a Wedding by… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: Crime & Parchment by Daphne Silver (THE RARE BOOKS COZY MYSTERIES, Book 1)

Crime & Parchment by Daphne Silver November 25, 2024 – January 3, 2025 Virtual Book Tour Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads About the Book: Rare books librarian Juniper Blume knows this much… an ancient Celtic manuscript shouldn’t be in a Maryland cemetery. But that’s exactly what her brother-in-law claims. Last year,… Continue reading
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Book Blitz! Men in Books Aren’t Better by Lisa-Marie Potter & Amanda Nelson

I’m delighted to shine a spotlight on Men in Books Aren’t Better by Amanda Nelson & Lisa-Marie Potter (Plus One, #1) with Xpresso Book Tours. Men in Books Aren’t Better by Amanda Nelson & Lisa-Marie Potter (Plus One, #1) Published by: The Wild Rose Press Publication date: November 25th 2024 Genres: Contemporary, Romance About the… 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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