book-reviews
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Book Review: Every Time I Go On Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack

Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies is book one in Catherine Mack’s new series The Vacation Mysteries and I loved it! It was a billion degrees in STL and that was the day I decided to plant flowers. Thankfully I had Mack’s new book in my ears and I was totally entertained. This… Continue reading
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Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews: Book Review

It’s publication day for Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews! Grab your copy now as you don’t want to miss another mesmerizing tale by Andrews – a perfect way to kick off the summer reading season. I am an Andrews completist – I adore her writing and her newest did not disappoint. St.… Continue reading
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5 Star Audio Books: January – March 2024

I love audiobooks and listen to so many each month. I love being able to get book time in when I’m at the grocery store or folding laundry. Here are three I gave FIVE STARS January – March of 2024. Bluff by Michael Kardos Thank you once again to Amy Allen Clark @momadvice for selecting… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection April 10, 2024: Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly 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. Here’s my Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection for… Continue reading
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March 2024 5 Star Reads

March 2024 was a wonderful reading month! Here are eight books I gave FIVE STARS! Fatal First Edition (Book 14 in the Library Lovers Mystery series) by Jenn McKinlay – I have been reading Jenn McKinlay’s Library Lover’s Mystery series since it was first published in 2011. I was a newish library director at the time… Continue reading
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The Sunday Salon: Sunday March 10, 2024

Happy Sunday! Deb Nance at Readerbuzz hosts The Sunday Salon, and I’m joining in! Weekly Reads Round Up: Sunday March 3, 2024 – Saturday March 9, 2024 I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? What I’m Reading & Listening to Now: Reading: Lady Codebreaker by K.D. Alden Listening: Come… Continue reading
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Sunday Salon, Top Ten Tuesday and Can’t Wait Wednesday All Together: A Catch Up Post

I got pulled in other directions over the weekend and the last two days so I thought I’d write one big catch up post, with snippets from a Sunday Salon, a Top Ten Tuesday and Can’t Wait Wednesday. We do what we can do, right? Weekly Reads Round Up: Sunday February 25, 2024 – Saturday… Continue reading
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February 2024 5 Star Reads

Here are three books I gave 5 stars in the month of February 2024. What have you read and enjoyed lately? Things to Look Forward To: 52 Large and Small Joys for Today and Every Day by Sophia Blackall – Blackall presents 52 illustrated ideas of big and little things that can bring us joy… Continue reading
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The Sunday Salon: February 25th, 2024

Happy Sunday! Deb Nance at Readerbuzz hosts The Sunday Salon, and I’m joining in! Weekly Reads Round Up: Sunday February 18, 2024 – Saturday February 24, 2024 I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? Double Grudge Donuts by Ginger Bolton (I read a galley for a review.) Getting Unstuck:… 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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