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🌟Monthly Favorites: June 2025 Five Star Reads 🌟
I read a lot this month. It’s the best escape because [gestures to the world around us]. Here are a few of my favorites from June 2025. My most read genre was romance, followed by cozy mysteries. I read mostly on my kindle this month as well. Extra Normal by Kate Alice Marshall Three cheers… Continue reading
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Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (October 2024 Edition)
Time Travel Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Budget Tales Book Blog where readers take a look back at what they were reading this time last year (or the year before or the year before that…) Last year, towards the end of October 2023, I had just finished Ravenfall by Kalyn Josephson. My Review: … Continue reading
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Memorable Literary Moms: A Book List
In celebration of the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday, here’s a list of Memorable Literary Moms. I’ve read and enjoyed all these titles and hope you find something you enjoy too! Novels With Admirable Literary Moms: Novels With Moms Who Have A Great Sense of Humor: Looking for even more titles? Try these articles: Mystery Books… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection #6 February 28, 2024
Here’s my Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection #6 (on a Thursday): The Mystery of Locked Rooms by Lindsay Currie Publishes: April 2, 2024 by Sourcebooks for Young Readers Length: 256 pages Genre: Middle Grade Mystery Why I’m Excited I adore middle grade mystery–it’s one of my favorite genres to read and I’m always on the hunt for something… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee, Dan Santat (Illustrator)
Thanks so much to Netgalley and Random House Kids for the early copy of The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee, Dan Santat (Illustrator). This was such a fun (and funny!) start to a new middle grade illustrated series, perfect for fans of Spy School. Olive Cobin Zang’s always too busy parents drop… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Apartment House on Poppy Hill by Nina LaCour, Sònia Albert (Illustrator)
Thank you to Netgalley and Chronicle Books for the eARC of The Apartment House on Poppy Hill by Nina LaCour, Sònia Albert (Illustrator). This work of middle grade fiction was absolutely delightful in every way. It gave me the same warm and cozy feelings as when I read the Penny books by Kevin Henkes and… 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!
Recent Posts
- ✔Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In (April 2026)
- ☕The Sunday Salon: May 3, 2026 💐
- ⭐ Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (April 2026)
- 🕰️Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (April 2026 Edition)
- 🪄Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Dead Focused and Hocus Pocused (The Empty Nest Mystical Cozy Mystery Series) by Marcy Blesy
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