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⭐ Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (November 2025) ⭐
It was a lovely reading month. I read two of the four “big books” I had hoped to read this year (thank you, audiobooks!). I once again slowed down and focused on only reading one book (and one audiobook) at a time. I made an effort to catch up on Netgalley titles, which I’ll share Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Vengeance in Venice (A Jane Wunderly Mystery Book 7) by Erica Ruth Neubauer
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a 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. This Wednesday I’m excited to talk about Continue reading
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📚Middle Grade Monday: Highlighting Recent Middle Grade Reads (October 2025 Edition)
On or around the third Monday of the month, I’ll be highlighting recent middle grade reads that I’ve enjoyed. I am so happy working part time in a school library – it’s wonderful to be with kids and books, and my reading life is so much richer! I read the following middle grade books between Continue reading
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⭐ Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (July 2025) ⭐
This was a strange reading month. I read a lot, yet didn’t feel settled or content with much of my reading. This isn’t a reflection of the books I read – simply a reflection of a slice of life in July. I did, however, read such an amazing book in July: Woodworking by Emily St. Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW: Wands, Waffles, and Whispers (Book 2 in the Southern Magical Bakery Series) by Tonya Kappes
I’m excited to share a review of Wands, Waffles, and Whispers (Book 2 in the Southern Magical Bakery Series) by Tonya Kappes. This series is perfect for fans of spellbinding small towns, cinnamon-sweet suspense, and heroines who stir up more than just batter. And as soon as it’s not a billion degrees anymore, I will Continue reading
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🌟Mid-Year Favorites: 2025 🌟
As of June 30, 2025 I have read 186 books. Here are my top ten mid-year favorites in no particular order. It’s always interesting to see which mid-year favorites will make my full favorites list in January 2026. How To Read A Book by Monica Wood “Violet Powell, a twenty-two-year-old from rural Abbott Falls, Maine, Continue reading
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🎧Five Star Audiobooks: April, May, June 2025🎧
I love audiobooks and listen to so many books each month. Between January and June, I have listened to 70 audiobooks. I love being able to get in book time when I’m at the grocery store or folding laundry. Here are 10 I gave FIVE STARS in April, May, and June 2025. The Four Queens Continue reading
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🌟Monthly Favorites: June 2025 Five Star Reads 🌟
I read a lot this month. It’s the best escape because [gestures to the world around us]. Here are a few of my favorites from June 2025. My most read genre was romance, followed by cozy mysteries. I read mostly on my kindle this month as well. Extra Normal by Kate Alice Marshall Three cheers Continue reading
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Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (May 2025)
Here are the titles I gave five stars in May 2025. A list of the 26 titles I read this month is at the end of this post. Tell me – what have you read that you enjoyed? Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin I’m a big fan of Uzma’s writing and I was so excited Continue reading
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Five Star Reads: April 2025
Here are four books I read and loved in April 2025. It was a great reading month…and I’m now in a reading slump…being a bookworm is weird 🤷🏼♀️ In April 2025, I read 29 books, 14 of those as audiobooks. A list of all the title I read is posted at the bottom. The Love 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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