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👰🏻Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Terror in Taffeta (Destination Wedding Mysteries) by Marla Cooper
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Terror in Taffeta (Destination Wedding Mysteries) by Marla Cooper! Today we are featuring a review of book one in this cozy funny mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is also a… Continue reading
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🍨Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: A Scoop of Deceit (Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries) by Lena Gregory
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for A Scoop of Deceit (Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries) by Lena Gregory! Today we are featuring a review of book seven in this series – another decadently delightful cozy mystery. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews,… Continue reading
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🌟Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites February 2026
For a month that was supposed to be short but felt incredibly long, I did read 31 books, 14 on audio. Cozy mysteries came in the lead for the top genre, followed by middle grade fantasy. For a post highlighting the picture books I read in February, click here. I’ve included a list of all… Continue reading
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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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🏡Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Dying to Live Here (Estate Sales Mysteries) by Shelley Marsh ☀️
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Dying to Live Here (Estate Sales Mysteries) by Shelley Marsh! Today we are featuring a review of the first book in this new cozy mystery series – welcome to Harbor Shores where the homes are charming—but the secrets are deadly.. Stop by each… Continue reading
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Middle Grade Monday (On a Tuesday): Highlighting Recent Middle Grade Reads (February 2026 Edition)
On or around the third Monday of the month, I’ll highlight recent middle grade reads that I’ve enjoyed. I am so happy working part time in a school library – it’s wonderful to be with kids and books, and my reading life is so much richer! I read and enjoyed the following middle grade books… Continue reading
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🕵️Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Trailbreaker (Prairie Nightingale) by Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare 🔍
Happy Valentine’s Day and welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Trailbreaker (Prairie Nightingale) by Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare! Today we are featuring a review of book two – the latest entry in this page-turning series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews,… 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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♥️Books I’ve Loved 2015-2025♥️
It’s the month of love so here’s a list of 10 books I’ve loved over the last 10 years! These are books I read each year, not necessarily published in that year. 2015 All Four Stars (All Four Stars #1) by Tara Dairman 2016 10% Happier by Dan Harris 2017 The Hate You Give by… 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!
Recent Posts
- ☕The Sunday Salon: March 22, 2026 🌷
- 👰🏻Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Terror in Taffeta (Destination Wedding Mysteries) by Marla Cooper
- Picture Book Friday on a Thursday! Spring & March Favorites
- Way Back Cozy Wednesday: March 2026 Edition
- ☘️Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Books With Green Covers☘️
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