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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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BOOK REVIEW: A Fatal Attraction (Magnolia Manor Mysteries, Book 9) by Joy Patrick

Happy Tuesday! I’m happy to feature a review of A Fatal Attraction, book nine in Joy Patrick’s cozy mystery series Magnolia Manor Mysteries. Be sure to get your hands on this page-turning, small town whodunnit murder mystery. 160 pages, Kindle Edition Expected publication January 21, 2025 About the Book: A string of murdered scientists baffles… Continue reading
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Kate Rock Book Tours: The Loathe Boat by Cindy Dorminy

I’m especially excited to feature The Loathe Boat by Cindy Dorminy thanks to Kate Rock Book Tours. Release Date: January 20, 2025 Genre: RomCom Length: 236 pages About the Book The Loathe Boat is about to set sail! All aboard! Chrissy Parks already has one failed marriage under her belt, and despite being on good… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources:The Storyteller’s Daughter by Victoria Scott

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for The Storyteller’s Daughter by Victoria Scott – a page-turning story about a secret buried for decades and a story that will change everything. 384 pages, Kindle Edition Published January 15, 2025 Boldwood Books About the Book: 1940: When twenty-one-year-old Nita Bineham is offered 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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