Book Review
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: A Tour to Die For (The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco, Book 2) by Michelle Chouinard

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. I am so looking forward to: … Continue reading
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🍗Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: A Murder Most Fowl: A Food Truck Mystery by Carmela Dutra

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for A Murder Most Fowl: A Food Truck Mystery by Carmela Dutra! Today we are featuring a review of the first entry into this new cozy mystery series. This humorous series debut with a mouthwatering mystery will charm readers and keep them guessing right… Continue reading
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✔️Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In (September 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. My feedback ratio is currently 83%! Here are the Netgalley titles that I reviewed in August 2025. If my review is public, it is linked! Wedding… Continue reading
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🌟August 2025 5 Star Reads & Reading Challenge Update

It was a lovely reading month! I read 26 books (see list below for the full list) with 13 of those being audiobooks. I updated my 2025 Reading Challenges page as well. Here are a few of my favorite books that I read in August 2025. The Sherlock Society by James Ponti 🔎 – In… Continue reading
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👗Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Pleats & Poison: A Craft and Ghost Cozy Mystery (A Dress Designer Cozy Mystery Series) by Lucinda Race

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Pleats & Poison: A Craft and Ghost Cozy Mystery (A Dress Designer Cozy Mystery Series) by Lucinda Race! Today we are featuring a review of the third book in this enjoyable cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews,… Continue reading
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🔎Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Murder Most Eastern (Great Maine Mysteries) by Nellie H. Steele

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Murder Most Eastern (Great Maine Mysteries) by Nellie H. Steele! Today we are featuring a review of the first book in this cozy mystery series. Fans of Ellery Adams and Carolyn Hart will love this twisty, atmospheric paranormal cozy mystery full of seaside… Continue reading
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🧳Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (August 2025 Edition)

Time Travel Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Budget Tales Book Blog where readers take a look back at what they were reading this time last year (or the year before or the year before that…) Last year, towards the end of August 2024, I had just finished In the Event of Murder (Starlit… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Axes and Alchemy (A Cozy Midlife Witch Mystery) Willowmere Mysteries by Carmen Radtke

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Axes and Alchemy (A Cozy Midlife Witch Mystery) Willowmere Mysteries by Carmen Radtke! Today we are featuring a review of the second book in this series that is perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, magical mayhem, and heroines who believe it’s never too… Continue reading
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🦜Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Die Die Birdie (Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series) by Joanna Campbell Slan

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Die Die Birdie (Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series) by Joanna Campbell Slan! Today we are featuring a review of the 19th entry into this popular series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is also… Continue reading
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Celebrating Middle Grade Reads: A Booklist

As school season starts back up, here’s a list of six middle grade books I read over the summer that I thoroughly enjoyed. Middle grade reads are for everyone! Nothing Else but Miracles by Kate Albus “From the author of A Place to Hang the Moon comes a hopeful World War II story about three… Continue reading
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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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