Clara McKenna
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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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🔎Mysteries in Manor Houses: A Book List🔎
Historical mysteries are my most favorite genre to read, and I thought it would be fun to make a list of mysteries set in manor houses that I have read and enjoyed. This Side of Murder (Verity Kent Mysteries #1) by Anna Lee Huber A Novel Disguise (A Lady Librarian Mystery #1) by Samantha Larsen 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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Series Spotlight: Stella and Lyndy Mystery Series by Clara McKenna
Why I Love this Series: Historical cozy mysteries are my absolute favorite and this series is simply delightful The writing brings the time period and settings to life and tells complex mysteries. The series has it all – mystery, drama, romance. Stella is such a well developed character–her enthusiasm for life and helping others is Continue reading
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Give Me All the Historical Mysteries: A Book List
I just cannot get enough of historical mysteries, especially series. For a long time, my go-to comfort reads were romance/rom-coms, but ever since spring I’ve made the switch to historical mysteries. What’s the appeal of historical mysteries? Several reasons pop out at me: I find the historical details fascinating (I’m learning something without it feeling Continue reading
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Top Ten Tuesday January 30th: New-to-Me Authors I Discovered in 2023
Welcome to the Top Ten Tuesday post. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted at That Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s topic is New-to-Me Authors I Discovered in 2023. Reviewing my 2023 book journal, it looks like I read 22 new-to-me authors. I’ve narrowed the list to 10! Alix E. Harrow Clara McKenna Darcie Wilde Duffy Brown Erica Continue reading
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A Bookish List: Series I’m So Glad I Discovered In 2023
Since I was a kid, I have loved series fiction. As an adult, I haven’t shied away, and now that I have found so many on audiobooks, I can’t seem to get enough. There’s something so comforting about returning to the lives of the same likable characters–it’s like visiting friends. I especially love the historical Continue reading
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The Sunday Salon: Sunday December 10, 2023
Happy Sunday! Deb Nance at Readerbuzz hosts The Sunday Salon, and I’m joining in! Weekly Reads Round Up: Sunday December 3rd 2023 – Saturday December 9th 2023 I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? Redwood Court by Délana R. a. Dameron (This work of literary fiction publishes Feb. 6, Continue reading
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September 2023 5 Star Reads
Murder at Keyhaven Castle (Book 3, Stella and Lyndy Mystery) by Clara McKenna – It’s hard to talk about the third book in a series, but oh my goodness if you are a historical mystery reader, be sure to check out this series (start with Murder at Morrington Hall). They are all excellent, and this 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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