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Top Favorites of 2024: A Book List
It’s the most fun time and the hardest time of the year – time to select ten books as my favorites of the year. I read 339 books this year, 120 of those as audiobooks. After careful consideration, here are ten I absolutely loved. These are in order of the date I read them. James… Continue reading
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Reflecting On 2024 Reading Challenges
I had set the following goals or challenges for reading in 2024. Here’s a short reflection on each area! Look for my post tomorrow about reading challenges for 2025. Read Half Of The Books I Own: I didn’t even come close to reading half the books I own. This was a crazy goal! I did… Continue reading
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December 2024 Favorite Reads
Happy New Year! I read so many wonderful books in December (27 to be exact!). Pulling out my favorite isn’t easy, but here are four I absolutely loved. For a list of everything I read this month, see below. A Merry Little Murder Plot (Library Lover’s Mystery #15) by Jenn McKinlay I love everything there… Continue reading
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Five Books I’m Looking Forward to in 2025
Here are five books I’m looking forward to reading in 2025 Deep End by Ali Hazelwood (Feb 4 2025) Story of My Life (Story Lake Book 1) by Lucy Score (March 13 2025) Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez (April 1 2025) Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry (April 22 2025) The Love… Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday December 29, 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 Merry Little Murder Plot (Library Lover’s Mystery #15) by Jenn McKinlay My Review: I love everything there is about… Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW: Seams Like the Perfect Crime (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery, Book 14) by Lois Winston
I’m happy to share a review of Seams Like the Perfect Crime, book 14 in the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series by Lois Winston. Expected publication date is February 4, 2025, and I’m here to encourage you to preorder now! It’s important to have things to look forward to, right? Especially in the cold winter! … Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW: Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage (Camper & Criminals #39) by Tonya Kappes
I’m delighted to share a review of Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage, book 39 in the Camper & Criminals cozy mystery series by Tonya Kappes. This title is available tomorrow, December 29th. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDE! Did you know: A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series is now in development for a television… 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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Book Review: Pick of the Litter: A Heartwarming Story of the Dogs Who Rescue Us by Kay Bratt
I’m happy to share a review of Pick of the Litter by Kay Bratt–the first book in the new Dragonfly Cove series. 100 pages, Kindle Edition Expected publication December 26, 2024 by Red Thread Publishing Group About the Series: Tales That Will Leave Paw Prints on Your Heart Welcome to the dog-friendly town of Dragonfly… Continue reading
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Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (December 2024 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 December 2023, I had just finished The Secret of the Lady’s Maid,… 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!
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