book-reviews
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November 2024 5 Star Reads
Such great reading all month long! Here are the ones I gave FIVE Stars! Ghost at Work by Carolyn Heart – book one in the Bailey Ruth series by a talented mystery writer. It’s a small town setting with a paranormal element and that paranormal element was the most delightful Bailey Ruth. I loved the… Continue reading
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🎄Book Review: Holly Homicide (Holiday Cozy Mystery #11) by Tonya Kappes🎄
I’m delighted to share a review of the festive and charming new book by Tonya Kappes: Holly Homicide (Holiday Cozy Mystery #11). I couldn’t agree more with the description of the book: “a festive cozy mystery packed with holiday charm, small-town intrigue, and a dash of romance that will leave readers warm and sleuthing well… Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday December 1, 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? Planes, Candy Canes, and Hearses: a Cookies & Chance Mysteries novella, book #14.5 by Catherine Bruns About the Book: It’s beginning… Continue reading
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Time Travel Thursday On A Friday (November 2024)
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 November 2023, I had just finished Three Holidays and a Wedding by… Continue reading
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Book Review: Murder at Glenloch Hill (Stella and Lyndy Mystery #6) by Clara McKenna
I am so happy to share a review of Murder at Glenloch Hill, book six in Clara McKenna’s outstanding Stella and Lyndy historical mysteries series. This book is available today for readers to get their hands on! While this title could easily be read as a standalone, readers who haven’t yet met Stella and Lyndy… Continue reading
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Five Books I’m Thankful I Read This Year (2024)
With Thanksgiving this week, I’m reflecting on all the things I’m thankful for which of course, includes books. Here are five books I’m thankful I read this year. James by Percival Everett Wow. Just wow. This retelling/reimagining of Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was brilliant. I finished listening to this several days ago and… Continue reading
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Series Spotlight: Sunshine Vicram Mystery Series by Darynda Jones
I am so happy to shine a spotlight on one of my favorite mystery series Sunshine Vicram Mystery Series by Darynda Jones. “New York Times bestseller Darynda Jones brings her trademark wit and charm to a snarky, sassy, wickedly fun small-town mystery series featuring Sunshine Vicram, the reluctant police chief of Del Sol, New Mexico.… Continue reading
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🦃Thankfully Reading Weekend 2024: November 27th – December 1st🦃
Jenn at Jenn’s Bookshelves is pleased to announce that she will once again be hosting Thankfully Reading Weekend, November 27-December 1st (Wednesday through Sunday)! New to Thankfully Reading Weekend? Here are the details: There are no rules for the weekend. We’re simply hoping to devote a good amount of time to reading, and perhaps meeting… Continue reading
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Book Review: Buried in Books: An Unputdownable Cozy Murder Mystery by Hazel Smith
I’m happy to share a release day book review for Buried in Books by Hazel Smith – an unputdownable cozy murder mystery! 214 pages, Kindle Edition Publication November 21, 2024 About the Book: A hated author, a mysterious murder, and a city girl with a knack for trouble. April May is about to dive deep… Continue reading
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🎄12 Books of Christmas Challenge 2024🎄
I am joining the 12 Books of Christmas Challenge this year, hosted by Katie at Just Another Girl and Her Books. Check out the rules (also posted below) and the achievement levels on Katie’s site! Below are my 12 hopefuls. Maybe I’ll read all 12 and claim Santa Status–maybe not. Either way it will be… Continue reading
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!
Recent Posts
- ✔Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In (April 2026)
- ☕The Sunday Salon: May 3, 2026 💐
- ⭐ Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (April 2026)
- 🕰️Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (April 2026 Edition)
- 🪄Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Dead Focused and Hocus Pocused (The Empty Nest Mystical Cozy Mystery Series) by Marcy Blesy
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