Book Review
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Book Review: Death on the Night Riviera: A Cozy British Historical Mystery by Patricia Penrose

Death on the Night Riviera: A Cozy British Historical Mystery by Patricia Penrose was exactly the kind of historical mystery I love to read. I could not put this engaging mystery down, and I can only hope that this might be the first in a series? I would fully support that! World War rages and… Continue reading
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Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In (August 2024)

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. My feedback ratio is currently 84%, yay! Here are the Netgalley titles that I reviewed in August. Finding Love at Sunset Shore Bella Osborne Booked on… Continue reading
A Christmas Gift for the East End Library Girls, A Corpse in Christmas Close, A Murder for the Sages, A Scottish Highland Hideaway, Allison Brook, Amy Lillard, Bella Osborne, book blog, Book Review, booked on murder, books, Dead Tired, Delia Pitts, Finding Love at Sunset Shore, Jeri Westerson, Julie Shackman, Kat Ailes, Laura Childs, Michelle Salter, Patricia McBride, Peach Tea Smash, reading, TBR, The Mummy of Mayfair, Trouble in Queenstown, weekly reads -
Book Review: “Buried Secrets” by Jane Tesh (Madeline Maclin Mystery series)

Buried Secrets by Jane Tesh is the newest in the A Madeline Maclin Mystery series and fast-paced page-turner. Clocking in at around 175 pages, this is a well-crafted and solidly written mystery that packs a great punch. I read it in one sitting! Madeline is a PI living in a small town in North Carolina… Continue reading
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August 2024: Five Star Reads

It was a fun, mysterious reading month this August! I read 30 books this month, 10 of them audiobooks and so many mysteries. Tell me what you’ve read and loved this month. Lost Coast Literary by Ellie Alexander is a stand alone gem of a novel just perfect for booklovers. I listened to this and… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Buried on a Sundae (Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries) by Lena Gregory

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Buried on a Sundae (Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries) by Lena Gregory! Today we are featuring a review of the fourth book in this delicious cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more!… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: In the Event of Murder (A Starlit Bookshop Mystery) by Cynthia Kuhn

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for In the Event of Murder (A Starlit Bookshop Mystery) by Cynthia Kuhn! Today we are featuring a review of the second book in this cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! It’s… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: A Christmas Gift for the East End Library Girls by Patricia McBride

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for A Christmas Gift for the East End Library Girls by Patricia McBride – a festive wartime saga, perfect for the holidays. 275 pages, Kindle Edition Publication Date August 25, 2024 Publisher Boldwood Books About the Book: As the war continues, the library girls face… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: A Corpse in Christmas Close by Michelle Salter (The Iris Woodmore Mysteries Book 5)

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for A Corpse in Christmas Close by Michelle Salter (The Iris Woodmore Mysteries Book 5) – a festive historical cozy mystery. 287 pages, Kindle Edition Publication Date August 24, 2024 Publisher Boldwood Books About the Book: When a pantomime turns deadly, Iris investigates a cast… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: A Scottish Highland Hideaway by Julie Shackman

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for A Scottish Highland Hideaway by Julie Shackman – a brand new autumnal story of love, believing in yourself and starting over set in the Scottish Highlands. 339 pages, Kindle Edition Publication Date August 15, 2024 Publisher One More Chapter About the Book: For Bailey McArthur,… Continue reading
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BOOK BLAST: A Corpse at the Witching Hour: A Food Blogger Mystery by Debra Sennefelde

I am delighted to participate in the BOOK BLAST for A Corpse at the Witching Hour: A Food Blogger Mystery by Debra Sennefelde! Be sure to stop by all the blogs on the Great Escapes Virtual Tours Book Blast! A Corpse at the Witching Hour: A Food Blogger MysteryCozy Mystery6th in SeriesSetting – ConnecticutPublisher … 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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