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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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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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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday January 5, 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? About the Book: Chicago, 1898. Harriet Morrow is a new junior detective on the scene in the Windy City—and she’s Continue reading
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Series I’m Glad I Discovered In 2024: A Book List

I love this time of year when readers reflect on the reading year. I enjoyed making a list of new to me series (and some are new to the book world). It’s also fun to know that I have more to read in each of these series, so I know more great reading is coming Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday December 22, 2024☕

Happy Sunday! Thanks to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz for hosting The Sunday Salon. Favorite Read of the Week I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? Christmas with the Queen by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb My Review: This was an absolutely charming work of historical fiction that I couldn’t Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday December 15, 2024☕

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? Murder at the Dressmaker’s Salon (Cleopatra Fox #4) by C.J. Archer About the Book: As fashion designer to London’s elite, 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!
