Book Review
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Spring Is Here: Books & Spring, A Book List

Here are three books I’ve read that make me think of Spring and three Spring hopefuls from my TBR stack. What are you loving this Spring? Three Books I’ve Read: The Gardener’s Plot by Deborah J. Benoit “A woman helps set up a community garden in the Berkshires, only to find a body in one… Continue reading
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2025 Reading Challenge Check In

I’ve updated my 2025 Reading Challenge page to include stats from my March 2025 reading. I’m including a post on the main page as well! Updated 04/16/25 My Personal Reading Challenges: Read 25 Nonfiction Titles 4/25 read No change from last update. Need to add some nonfiction to my life. Read 25 Books from My… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review, Plus a #Giveaway: One Sharp Stitch (A Nimble Needle Mystery) by Allie Pleiter

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for One Sharp Stitch (A Nimble Needle Mystery) by Allie Pleiter! Today we are featuring a review of the first book in this new cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is… Continue reading
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⭐Five Star Audiobooks: January, February, March 2025⭐

I love audiobooks and listen to so many books each month. I love being able to get in book time when I’m at the grocery store or folding laundry. Here are seven I gave FIVE STARS in January, February, and March of 2025. Under the Cocoon Moon by Kathleen Bailey Dominoes, Danzón, and Death by… Continue reading
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Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In (April 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. Although I may have missed checking in last month… My feedback ratio is currently 81%. Here are the Netgalley titles that I reviewed in March. Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: SundayApril 5, 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? Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez This book came out Tuesday and I had it finished by Wednesday night.… Continue reading
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March 2025: 5 Star Reads

I feel lucky to have read so many great books this month! This month I read 28 books, 11 from my shelves and 12 as audio books. Here are the ones I loved. The complete list of books I read in March 2025 is listed at the end of this post. Love at First Book… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review, Plus a #Giveaway: Waters of Destruction (An Orchid Isle Mystery) by Leslie Karst

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Waters of Destruction (An Orchid Isle Mystery)! Today we are featuring a review of book two in this cozy mystery series. This mouth-watering cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Ellen Byron, Jennifer J Chow, Lucy Burdette and Raquel V Reyes, and includes… 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!


