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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday November 10, 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? The Grey Wolf (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #19) by Louise Penny About the Book:Relentless phone calls interrupt the peace of… Continue reading
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📚Book Review: Something Dead the Cat Dragged In by Ella Duke📚

Thanks so much to BookSirens and author Ella Duke for the chance to read Something Dead the Cat Dragged In, book one in the Dixie French cozy mystery series. Fans of small town mysteries should snatch up this series for the perfect cozy escape. Book two is also available: Deader Than a Wet Hen, so… Continue reading
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📚Book Review: Murder of a Suffragette (London Ladies’ Murder Club #4) by Marty Wingate📚

Historical mysteries are my jam, and I have absolutely loved reading every page of Marty Wingate’s London Ladies’ Murder Club series. Today I’m excited to feature a review of book four, Murder of a Suffragette. Note: To read reviews of books one-three, please visit these links on KRL News & Reviews. Books one and two… Continue reading
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📚Book Review: Murder Among the Pyramids by Sara Rosett📚

In early October I was lucky enough to participate in a book blast with Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours for Murder Among the Pyramids by Sara Rosett. Today, I’m happy to share a review of this page-turning new historical mystery! Sara Rosett is the author of the High Society Lady Detective series, which I thoroughly… Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday October 13, 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? A Scandal in Mayfair (Lily Adler Mystery #5) by Katharine Schellman About the Book: Sometimes danger lurks in plain sight,… Continue reading
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The Sunday Salon: Sunday September 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? The Library Girls of the East End by Patricia McBride About the Book: The first installment in a BRAND NEW series… Continue reading
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Book Review: A Cyclist’s Guide to Crime and Croissants (A Cyclist’s Guide to Mystery, Book 1) by Ann Claire

I had read and enjoyed Dead and Gondola (Christie Bookshop, #1) by Ann Claire, so when I saw she had a new book out, I knew I wanted to give it a read. Thank you to @kensingtonbooks and @btc_books for the opportunity to read a copy of A Cyclist’s Guide to Crime and Croissants –… Continue reading
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Book Review: Murder at the Rusty Anchor (Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery 6) by Maddie Day

Murder at the Rusty Anchor is book six in Maddie Day’s Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery series, and I grabbed this on audio since the summer time to sit down and read time seems to be less this year. This series features bike shop owner Mackenzie “Mac” Almeida and her cozy book club friends. This… Continue reading
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Book Review: When I Was Alice by Jennifer Murgia

When I Was Alice by Jennifer Murgia Historical Mystery 320 Pages CamCat Books June 25, 2024 Wow! I read this book in one day! 21 year old Grace Brighton is beside herself with worry for her brother as he lies in a coma after a car accident. One night in desperation she climbs the famous… 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!
Recent Posts
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