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Picture Book Friday on A Saturday! Love & Friendship
One of my 2026 reading resolutions is to read 48 new to me picture books. I thought it would be fun to take one Friday a month and spotlight four (or son) picture books I have read recently. This month I focused on books about love and friendship. A Family for Louie by Alexandra Thompson… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday (On a Thursday): Coastal Views to Die For by Sam Lumley
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. This month I’m highlighting Coastal Views… Continue reading
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Five Short Books For A Short Month
While January 2026 felt like it went on for a 100 years, February is a shorter month and hopefully a more positive one? We can dream. Here are five short(ish) [how we each define short is personal] books that I loved! No. 10 Doyers Street by Radha Vatsal (273 pages) Set in New York City… Continue reading
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Five Star Audiobook Listens: October, November, & December 2025
I love audiobooks and listen to so many books each month. I love being able to get in book time when I’m at the grocery store or folding laundry. Here are nine I gave FIVE STARS in October, November, and December 2025. The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer The Enchantress Returns by Chris Colfer Murder… Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: February 1, 2026 ♥️
Happy Sunday! Thanks to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz for hosting The Sunday Salon. Weekly Reads Round Up: Favorite Read of the Week Frosted Frappe Felony (Killer Coffee #19) by Tonya Kappes What I’m Reading & Listening to Now: Reading: The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night (The Pumpkin Princess #1) by Steven Banbury Listening: A… Continue reading
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#thankfullyreading 2025 Report
I loved participating in the #thankfullyreading challengelast week. I decided to start counting on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving since we were off school. I wrapped up Sunday November 30th. It was a great combination of sit down and read time and audiobooks. Lots of kitchen time getting ready for Thanksgiving meant lots of audiobook time.… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Vengeance in Venice (A Jane Wunderly Mystery Book 7) by Erica Ruth Neubauer
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a 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. This Wednesday I’m excited to talk about… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber
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. I can’t wait to read: The… Continue reading
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🌟COVER REVEAL! Rachel’s Random Resources: The Pumpkin Pact by Charlie Dean
I’m especially excited to celebrate the cover reveal with Rachel’s Random Resources for The Pumpkin Pact by Charlie Dean! 236 pages, Kindle Edition About the Book: Welcome to The Pumpkin Patch at Pickle Grove. Andi is worried that her relationship with Drew has become dull and boring. They never do anything exciting these days, in… Continue reading
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⭐ Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (July 2025) ⭐
This was a strange reading month. I read a lot, yet didn’t feel settled or content with much of my reading. This isn’t a reflection of the books I read – simply a reflection of a slice of life in July. I did, however, read such an amazing book in July: Woodworking by Emily St.… 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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