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Book Review: The Body in the Bookstore & A Murder at the Movies (A Secret Bookcase Mystery Series, Books 1 & 2) by Ellie Alexander

I have always enjoyed books by Ellie Alexander and when I saw she had a new, bookish-themed cozy mystery series (A Secret Bookcase Mystery) I couldn’t order my copies fast enough. How exciting to get in at the start of a series by such a great writer! And I’m here to report that the series… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Murder at Mistlethwaite Manor by AJ Skelly

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Murder at Mistlethwaite Manor by AJ Skelly! Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! It’s a great way to add books to your TBR! There is also a Rafflecopter Giveaway for a signed paperback copy… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Booked on Murder (A Haunted Library Mystery) by Allison Brook

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Booked on Murder (A Haunted Library Mystery) by Allison Brook! Today we are featuring a review of the eighth book in the series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! It’s a great way to… Continue reading
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August 2024 Netgalley TBR

Here’s a list of the books I have from Netgalley that are publishing this month! So many great books to read! Booked on Murder by Allison Brook (Great Escapes Virtual Blog Tour stops here August 7th!) Peach Tea Smash by Laura Childs (Great Escapes Virtual Blog Tour stops here August 18th!) The Jig Is Up… Continue reading
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Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In (July 2024)

At the end of June 2024, I posted a 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 82% because I have added a few new titles to the TBR stack. Didn’t get as… Continue reading
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July 2024 Five Star Reads: Favorite Reads of the Month

I read 28 books in July 2024 and here are my favorites of the month. When I Was Alice by Jennifer Murgia –I read this book in one day! 21 year old Grace Brighton is beside herself with worry for her brother as he lies in a coma after a car accident. One night in… Continue reading
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Book Review: A Cyclist’s Guide to Crime and Croissants (A Cyclist’s Guide to Mystery, Book 1) by Ann Claire

I had read and enjoyed Dead and Gondola (Christie Bookshop, #1) by Ann Claire, so when I saw she had a new book out, I knew I wanted to give it a read. Thank you to @kensingtonbooks and @btc_books for the opportunity to read a copy of A Cyclist’s Guide to Crime and Croissants –… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: Finding Love at Sunset Shore by Bella Osborne

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Finding Love at Sunset Shore by Bella Osborne – a romantic comedy full of love, sunshine and life’s twists and turns, perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Katie Fforde and Holly Martin. 385 pages, Kindle Edition Publication Date July 18, 2024 Publisher Avon About… Continue reading
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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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