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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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Nonfiction November: My Year in Nonfiction 2024
Thanks so much to Heather with Based On A True Story as well as others for organizing Nonfiction November. I’m late to this topic submitted by Heather, but I still wanted to tackle it: Celebrate your year of nonfiction. What books have you read? What were your favorites? Have you had a favorite topic? Is… 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
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Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (October 2024)
Here are the titles I gave five stars this month. A list of all the titles I read this month is at the end of this post. This month I read 26 books in total, including 13 on audio. It was a delightful reading month, which I appreciated as both kids were sick at different… Continue reading
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📚Book Review: Murder Among the Pyramids by Sara Rosett📚
In early October I was lucky enough to participate in a book blast with Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours for Murder Among the Pyramids by Sara Rosett. Today, I’m happy to share a review of this page-turning new historical mystery! Sara Rosett is the author of the High Society Lady Detective series, which I thoroughly… Continue reading
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🎧Five Star Audiobooks: July, August, September 2024🎧
I love audiobooks and listen to so many books each month. I love being able to get in book time when I’m at the grocery store or folding laundry. Here are 7 I gave FIVE STARS in July, August, and September of 2024. When I Was Alice by Jennifer Murgia Furbidden Fatality by Deborah Blake… Continue reading
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📚Book Review: A Dead Giveaway: An Unputdownable Small Town Cozy Murder Mystery by Joy Patrick 📚
I am delighted to share a review of A Dead Giveaway: An Unputdownable Small Town Cozy Murder Mystery, the newest entry to the Magnolia Manor Mystery series by Joy Patrick! 172 pages, Kindle Edition October 15, 2024 About the Book: Have your eyes ever deceived you? They’re about to… In sleepy Drifter’s Cove, a fall… 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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