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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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The Sunday Salon: June 16, 2024
Happy Sunday! Deb Nance at Readerbuzz hosts The Sunday Salon, and I’m joining in! Favorite Read of the Week: I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? Locked in Pursuit (Electra McDonnell #4) by Ashley Weaver – not a lot of sit down and read time this week, so I’m… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis
Thank you to @avonbooks and @netgalley for the earc of The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis (book six in the Sunrise Cove series–quick note: all of these books can be read as standalones, in any order. The series is tied together by the same beautiful setting, but has different characters in each. And can I… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
A HUGE thank you to @macmillan.audio and @netgalley for the audio arc of The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center narrated by Patti Murin. I loved this book with my WHOLE heart, and it was absolutely delightful as an audiobook. I kept looking around my kitchen, looking for things I needed to clean so I could keep… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Riley Thorn #4 The Body in the Backyard by Lucy Score
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. Riley Thorn #3 Riley Thorn and… Continue reading
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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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Labradored to Death: A Dog Lover’s Cozy Mystery by C.B. Wilson: Book Review
Labradored to Death: A Dog Lover’s Cozy Mystery by C.B. Wilson is such a unique and clever cozy mystery perfect for animal lovers (especially dog lovers). Cat Hawl is a journalist who lives in the dog-obsessed Barkview (three cheers for the delightful map in the front of the book). Cat has had her share of… 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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Books About Writing: A Book List
I tackled my first NaNoWriMo project this past November and have enjoyed working on it since then. I have a new idea I’d like to tackle in November 2024, and being the plotter that I am, I’ve decided to spend some time in April & May reading some books on the craft of writing. I… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection April 3, 2024: Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews
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
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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