five star reads
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Book Review: Familia: A Riveting and Unforgettable Novel of Sisterhood by Lauren E. Rico
Thank you so much to Kensington Books and Between the Chapters Book Club for the galley copy of Familia: A Riveting and Unforgettable Novel of Sisterhood by Lauren E. Rico. This was unputdownable and I was so frustrated when I had to stop to do one of the many seasonal to-dos on my list! This Continue reading
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Book Review: Mercury by Amy Jo Burns
Thank you so much to Thoughts from a Page Podcast and Celadon Books for the chance to read a galley copy of Mercury by Amy Jo Burns, which releases January 2, 2024. I am here to tell you if you like beautifully written messy family stories full of secrets, you must preorder your copy today Continue reading
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November 2023 5 Star Reads
I listened to Maizy Chen’s Last Chance by Lisa Yee in one day and absolutely loved it. Maizy and her mother travel to her mother’s home town of Last Chance, Minnesota to be with Maizy’s grandparents. Her grandfather is ill and Maizy’s mother will help the family and spend time with her parents. Maizy’s grandparents Continue reading
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October 2023 Five Star Reads
Here are three books I read in October 2023 that I gave five stars! What have you read lately and enjoyed? The International House of Dereliction by Jacqueline Davies was a wonderful, not too spooky middle grade mystery/ghost story–perfect for fall reading. Ten-year-old Alice is moving for the eleventh time. But when Alice arrives at 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
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Book Review: Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews
Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews was absolutely delightful. Here is my recommendation: go ahead and order yourself a copy as a gift to yourself (because let’s be real, we all deserve early Christmas gifts). And then, as you are putting away your Halloween decorations later, take a break and open this little Continue reading
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August 2023 5 Star Reads
As summer and the season of summer reading comes to a close, here are four books I gave five stars in the month of August. What have you read and enjoyed lately? The Postcard by Anne Berest, Tina Kover (Translator) – such a beautiful, heart wrenching book. This is the story of WWII unlike any Continue reading
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Book Review: Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon
Thanks so much to Thoughts from a Page patreon group and William Morrow Books for not only the eARC of Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon, but also an amazing hour zoom call listening to Nina discuss her book. I loved hearing about her publishing story. This was such a great whodunnit novel featuring a Continue reading
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Book Review: The Enemy at Home by Kevin O’Brien
Thank you so much to Kensington Books @kensingtonbooks and Between the Chapters Book Club @btc_books for the ARC of The Enemy at Home by Kevin O’Brien, set to publish Tuesday August 22nd. What a gripping historical mystery–I could not put this down and finished it in a day and a half! Set in Seattle, 1943, Continue reading
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July 2023 5 Star Reads
Summer reading is the best kind of reading and this month was jam-packed with wonderful books, all so different from one another. Here are the titles I gave 5 stars. What have you read and loved lately? Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum “is a whip-smart, propulsive debut about infidelity, backstabbing, and murderous intrigue, set 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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