Kensington Cozies
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🧸Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day With Books, Of Course!

I love the little non-holiday holidays sprinkled throughout the year. The 2025 National Teddy Bear Day in 2025 is TODAY, September 9th. This day celebrates the history and comfort of teddy bears. Check out this page for information about this darling holiday! In honor of this day, I decided to add a new to me Continue reading
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🐻Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Solid Gold Murder (Golden Motel Mysteries) by Ellen Byron

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Solid Gold Murder (Golden Motel Mysteries) by Ellen Byron! Today we are featuring a review of the second book in this delightful cozy mystery 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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🎁Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Solid Gold Murder (Golden Motel Mystery, Book 2) by Ellen Byron

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. My Can’t Wait Wednesday Title is: Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review, Plus a #Giveaway: One Sharp Stitch (A Nimble Needle Mystery) by Allie Pleiter

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for One Sharp Stitch (A Nimble Needle Mystery) by Allie Pleiter! Today we are featuring a review of the first book in this new cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is Continue reading
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Book Review: A Cyclist’s Guide to Crime and Croissants (A Cyclist’s Guide to Mystery, Book 1) by Ann Claire

I had read and enjoyed Dead and Gondola (Christie Bookshop, #1) by Ann Claire, so when I saw she had a new book out, I knew I wanted to give it a read. Thank you to @kensingtonbooks and @btc_books for the opportunity to read a copy of A Cyclist’s Guide to Crime and Croissants – Continue reading
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Book Review: A Very Woodsy Murder: A Golden Motel Mystery by Ellen Byron

I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Ellen Byron’s newest mystery, A Very Woodsy Murder, so I was delighted when I was able to read an ARC from Netgalley & Kensington Publishing. Today is publication day which means you too can grab a copy of this five star mystery, the first in a new Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death (A Baker Street Mystery) by Valerie Burns

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death (A Baker Street Mystery) by Valerie Burns! Today we are featuring a review of book three in this cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and Continue reading
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Book Review: Murder at the Rusty Anchor (Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery 6) by Maddie Day

Murder at the Rusty Anchor is book six in Maddie Day’s Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery series, and I grabbed this on audio since the summer time to sit down and read time seems to be less this year. This series features bike shop owner Mackenzie “Mac” Almeida and her cozy book club friends. This Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour, Book Review & #Giveaway: The Diva Goes Overboard (A Domestic Diva Mystery) by Krista Davis

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for The Diva Goes Overboard (A Domestic Diva Mystery) by Krista Davis! Today we are featuring a review of the newest book (number 17!) in this series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: The Witless Protection Program (A Catering Hall Mystery) by Maria DiRico

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for The Witless Protection Program (A Catering Hall Mystery) by Maria DiRico! Today we are featuring a review of book five 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
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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