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November 2024 5 Star Reads

Such great reading all month long! Here are the ones I gave FIVE Stars! Ghost at Work by Carolyn Heart – book one in the Bailey Ruth series by a talented mystery writer. It’s a small town setting with a paranormal element and that paranormal element was the most delightful Bailey Ruth. I loved the… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Mistletoe, Mutts, and Murder (Samantha Davies Mysteries) by S.A. Kazlo

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Mistletoe, Mutts, and Murder (Samantha Davies Mysteries) by S.A. Kazlo! Today we are featuring a review of this latest entry (book six) in the series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is also… Continue reading
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🎄Book Review: Holly Homicide (Holiday Cozy Mystery #11) by Tonya Kappes🎄

I’m delighted to share a review of the festive and charming new book by Tonya Kappes: Holly Homicide (Holiday Cozy Mystery #11). I couldn’t agree more with the description of the book: “a festive cozy mystery packed with holiday charm, small-town intrigue, and a dash of romance that will leave readers warm and sleuthing well… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: The Foyles Bookshop Girls’ Promise by Elaine Roberts

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for The Foyles Bookshop Girls’ Promise by Elaine Roberts – the second installment in this page-turning wartime historical fiction series. 288 pages, Kindle Edition Published November 24, 2024 by Boldwood Books About the Book: London, 1918: war rages on, but the girls of London’s Foyles bookshop… Continue reading
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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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Five Books I’m Thankful I Read This Year (2024)

With Thanksgiving this week, I’m reflecting on all the things I’m thankful for which of course, includes books. Here are five books I’m thankful I read this year. James by Percival Everett Wow. Just wow. This retelling/reimagining of Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was brilliant. I finished listening to this several days ago and… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: When the Carnival Came: An Olivia Penn Mystery by Kathleen Bailey

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for When the Carnival Came: An Olivia Penn Mystery by Kathleen Bailey! Today we are featuring a review of book four in this cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! It’s a great… Continue reading
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Kate Rock Book Tours: Mean Low Water by Stephanie Alexander – A Book Review

I’m especially excited to feature a review of Mean Low Water by Stephanie Alexander, thanks to Kate Rock Book Tours. This is the page-turning story of two small-town besties who once shared everything. By age thirty-five, one woman is living a seemingly perfect life. The other may be dead. Mean Low Water Stephanie Alexander Publisher:… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: A Room for Murder (Charlie Kingsley Mysteries) by Michele Pariza Wacek

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for A Room for Murder (Charlie Kingsley Mysteries) by Michele Pariza Wacek! Today we are featuring a review of this cozy novella in the award-winning Charlie Kingsley Mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more!… 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!

