Book Review

October 4, 2023

Book Review: One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley

Thank you so much to Sourcebooks Landmark and Netgalley for the ARC of One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley. This beautiful novel was published yesterday and I encourage you to get your hands on a copy. Using a dual-timeline, readers meet 84 year old Edie Green in 2018 and also 15 year old Edie in… Continue reading

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October 3, 2023

Book Review: A Traitor in Whitehall by Julia Kelly

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Minotaur Books and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of A Traitor in Whitehall by Julia Kelly–the first in a new series (Parisian Orphan), and I am 100% here for it! Fans of historical mysteries like the Maggie Hope and Maisie Dobbs series must get your hands on… Continue reading

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October 1, 2023

September 2023 5 Star Reads

Murder at Keyhaven Castle (Book 3, Stella and Lyndy Mystery) by Clara McKenna – It’s hard to talk about the third book in a series, but oh my goodness if you are a historical mystery reader, be sure to check out this series (start with Murder at Morrington Hall). They are all excellent, and this… Continue reading

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September 27, 2023

Book Review: The Novelist from Berlin by V.S. Alexander

Thank you to Kensington Books and Between the Chapters for the galley copy of The Novelist from Berlin by V.S. Alexander. This was absolutely fascinating and the 400 pages flew by in a day and a half. “An engrossing novel inspired by the mysterious true story of Irmgard Keun, a female novelist who defied all… Continue reading

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September 26, 2023

Book Review: The Witches of Bone Hill by Ava Morgyn:

The Witches of Bone Hill by Ava Morgyn is at the same time super creepy AND unputdownable. Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC. This book is available today. If you like fantasy that tips pretty heavily towards horror, scoop this up for your fall TBR. There’s even a little romance… Continue reading

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September 24, 2023

Weekly Reads Round Up: Sunday September 17th 2023 – Saturday September 23rd 2023

Here’s a brief weekly post capturing what I read this past week. I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? Murder at the Majestic Hotel by Clara McKenna (I listened to a copy using my library’s Hoopla app) Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off by Darci Hannah (I listened to… Continue reading

Weekly Reads Round Up

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September 23, 2023

Book Review: Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews

Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews was absolutely delightful. Here is my recommendation: go ahead and order yourself a copy as a gift to yourself (because let’s be real, we all deserve early Christmas gifts). And then, as you are putting away your Halloween decorations later, take a break and open this little… Continue reading

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September 19, 2023

Book Review: The Golden Gate by Amy Chua

Thank you so much to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press and Minotaur Books for the advanced copy of The Golden Gate by Amy Chua. What an amazing debut novel (that is out today, 9/19)! This is an intricately woven historical mystery set in Berkeley, California, in 1944 that not only incorporates mystery, family drama, race… Continue reading

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September 14, 2023

Book Review: All You Have to Do Is Call by Kerri Maher

Thank you so much to Berkley Publishing and Cindy’s Thoughts from a Page podcast Patreon group for the early copy of All You Have to Do Is Call by Kerri Maher. I could not put this book down despite how hard it felt at times. It’s the early 1970s in Chicago and abortion is illegal.… Continue reading

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September 3, 2023

Book Review: Good Taste: A Novel in Search of Great Food by Caroline Scott

Thanks so much to William Morrow Books and Thoughts from a Page Podcast for the chance to read a galley of Good Taste: A Novel in Search of Great Food by Caroline Scott. This book will be out November 7th, 2023 and if you enjoyed books like The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan and Dear… 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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