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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: Old Bones and New Ghosts (The Marti Mickkleson Mysteries) by Kay Charles #blogtour #bookreview @dollycas
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Old Bones and New Ghosts by Kay Charles. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews and more! Old Bones and New Ghosts(The Marti Mickkleson Mysteries)by Kay Charles Cozy Mystery2nd in SeriesOne Ghost Another Ghost (January 25, 2024)Print… Continue reading
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Top 12 Books of 2023
My Top 12 Books of 2023. What a wonderful reading year! Narrowing it down to my top favorites is no easy task, as any booklover can attest to. Here are my top 12–ones I keep thinking about, ones that I recommend and ones that I hugged. These are listed in the order I read them,… Continue reading
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December 2023 5 Star Reads
It was an absolutely amazing month of reading–an embarrassment of riches! Here are the books I loved. Mercury by Amy Jo Burns – This title releases January 2, 2024. If you like beautifully written messy family stories full of secrets, this is a must read. You will not regret it. It is just so beautifully… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Secret of the Lady’s Maid, book seven in the Rosalind Thorne Mysteries by Darcie Wilde
Thank you so much to Kensington Books for the galley copy of The Secret of the Lady’s Maid, book seven in the Rosalind Thorne Mysteries by Darcie Wilde. I am so excited that I have discovered a new to me historical mystery series. I adored this five star read, could not put it down and… Continue reading
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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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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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