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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: Murder at Merivale Manor (Kitty Goring Investigates, Book 1) by Ella Strike
Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Murder at Merivale Manor (Kitty Goring Investigates, Book 1) by Ella Strike – the delightful first book in the Kitty Goring Investigates historical cozy mystery series. Murder, mystery, and a dash of romance—Kitty’s got her hands full in this charming whodunit! 155 pages, Kindle… Continue reading
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Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (February 2025)
I am continuing to use reading as my escape from the messy world. The news is hard to read and everything just feels like a lot. I am so thankful for books and the wonderful escapes that they are. This month I read 30 books, 9 of them on audio. I mostly read cozy mysteries,… Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW: Thick As Thieves (Kenni Lowry Mystery Series, Book 11) by Tonya Kappes
I’m happy to share a review of Thick As Thieves, book 11 in the Kenni Lowry Mystery series by Tonya Kappes. “Perfect for fans of southern cozies with sharp humor, clever twists, and just the right amount of romance, Thick as Thieves will keep you guessing (and laughing) until the last page.” 253 pages, Kindle… Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW: Murder on a Monday (Murder Movie Club) by Marcy Blesy
I’m happy to share my review of the first in a new cozy mystery series Murder on a Monday (book one in the Murder Movie Club series) by Marcy Blesy. Enjoy a little murder with your side of popcorn! 171 pages, Kindle Edition, Published February 21, 2025 Monthly Murder Movie Club meets monthly at The… Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday February 9, 2025 ♥️
Happy Sunday! Thanks to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz for hosting The Sunday Salon. Weekly Reads Round Up: Favorite Read of the Week I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? How to Read a Book by Monica Wood About the Book: Violet Powell, a twenty-two-year-old from rural Abbott Falls, Maine,… Continue reading
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Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (January 2025)
Here are some of my favorite books read during January 2025! I use books as my escape and I really needed all the escapes…still do! Under the Cocoon Moon by Kathleen Bailey Olivia Penn Mysteries #3. This is the perfect series for grown-up Nancy Drew fans. While this entry is set around Christmas time, it’s… Continue reading
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Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (January 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 January 2024, I had just finished How to Solve Your Own Murder… Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW: Steamed Secrets (Killer Coffee Mysteries Book 16) by Tonya Kappes
I’m so happy to feature a review of Steamed Secrets by Tonya Kappes – southern hospitality with a smidgen of homicide! This is book 16 in the Killer Coffee Mysteries, but don’t worry if you’re just joining in. This entry works wonderfully as a standalone read. 209 pages, Kindle Edition Publication Date: January 26, 2025… Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday January 19, 2025 ☃️
Happy Sunday! Thanks to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz for hosting The Sunday Salon. Weekly Reads Round Up: Favorite Read of the Week I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? The Queen’s Faithful Companion: A Novel of Queen Elizabeth II and Her Beloved Corgi, Susan by Eliza Knight About the… Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW – Schooled in Murder (Campus Sleuth Mysteries #1) by Victoria Gilbert
YES! A new series by Victoria Gilbert! I love her Blue Ridge Library Mystery series, so I was delighted when I saw that she would have a new series, set in the same area, but with new characters! I’m excited to share a review for this five star read! To order your copy, visit these… 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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