Book Review
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: The Jammed Judges: Doro Banyon Historical Mysteries by D.S. Lang

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for The Jammed Judges: Doro Banyon Historical Mysteries by D.S. Lang! Today we are featuring a review of book three in this cozy historical mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! It’s a great… Continue reading
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Books About Writing: A Book List

I tackled my first NaNoWriMo project this past November and have enjoyed working on it since then. I have a new idea I’d like to tackle in November 2024, and being the plotter that I am, I’ve decided to spend some time in April & May reading some books on the craft of writing. I… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection April 3, 2024: Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. Here’s my Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection for… Continue reading
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Book Review: Molten Death by Leslie Karst #SpringPopUp @BookSparks

Molten Death by Leslie Karst is book one in Leslie’s new cozy mystery series An Orchid Isle Mystery. @BookSparks @LeslieKarst Readers who enjoy a little murder with a tropical vacation should be sure to pick up this entertaining and fun new mystery. Valerie and her wife Kristen are visiting Hilo, Hawai’i for a much needed… Continue reading
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March 2024 5 Star Reads

March 2024 was a wonderful reading month! Here are eight books I gave FIVE STARS! Fatal First Edition (Book 14 in the Library Lovers Mystery series) by Jenn McKinlay – I have been reading Jenn McKinlay’s Library Lover’s Mystery series since it was first published in 2011. I was a newish library director at the time… Continue reading
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The Sunday Salon: March 31, 2024

Happy Sunday! Deb Nance at Readerbuzz hosts The Sunday Salon, and I’m joining in! And a very Happy Easter to those celebrating! Favorite Read of the Week I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? It was a great reading week and I can’t select just one, so my two very… Continue reading
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Book Review: If the Tide Turns: A Thrilling Historical Novel of Piracy and Life After the Salem Witch Trials by Rachel Rueckert

Easter is only a few days away and my to-do list is long. I was only going to read a few chapters of If the Tide Turns: A Thrilling Historical Novel of Piracy and Life After the Salem Witch Trials by Rachel Rueckert while I ate a quick lunch. Can you guess what happened? Any… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: The Witless Protection Program (A Catering Hall Mystery) by Maria DiRico

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for The Witless Protection Program (A Catering Hall Mystery) by Maria DiRico! Today we are featuring a review of book five in this cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! It’s a great… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: Battered and Buried (An All-Day Breakfast Cafe Mystery) by Lena Gregory

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Battered and Buried (An All-Day Breakfast Cafe Mystery) by Lena Gregory! Today we are featuring a review of book seven, the newest in this cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! It’s… 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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