Monthly Favorites
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⭐ Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (July 2025) ⭐

This was a strange reading month. I read a lot, yet didn’t feel settled or content with much of my reading. This isn’t a reflection of the books I read – simply a reflection of a slice of life in July. I did, however, read such an amazing book in July: Woodworking by Emily St. Continue reading
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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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Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (February 2025)

I am continuing to use reading as my escape from the messy world. The news is hard to read and everything just feels like a lot. I am so thankful for books and the wonderful escapes that they are. This month I read 30 books, 9 of them on audio. I mostly read cozy mysteries, 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!
