Mystery
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Murder on the Med: A Kat Lawson Mystery by Nancy Cole Silverman
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Murder on the Med: A Kat Lawson Mystery by Nancy Cole Silverman! Today we are featuring a review of the third book in this cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! It’s… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Riley Thorn #4 The Body in the Backyard by Lucy Score
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. Riley Thorn #3 Riley Thorn and… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Last Hope: A Maggie Hope Mystery (Maggie Hope #11) by Susan Elia MacNeal
I stayed up way too late last night finishing The Last Hope, the last book in the Maggie Hope mystery series by Susan Elia MacNeal, but this five star read was worth losing shut eye. I have adored the Maggie Hope mystery series since the first book, Mr. Churchill’s Secretary was published in 2012–my now… Continue reading
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Top Ten Tuesday (On a Thursday) – May Flowers: A Book List
For this week’s Top Ten List, we’re celebrating all things flowers. Although in our area it seems that the April showers aren’t finished yet! Here are ten books I’ve read that have flowers on the cover. All are titles I enjoyed, and I hope you enjoy them as well! Daffodils and Deadly Deeds by Victoria… Continue reading
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Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews: Book Review
It’s publication day for Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews! Grab your copy now as you don’t want to miss another mesmerizing tale by Andrews – a perfect way to kick off the summer reading season. I am an Andrews completist – I adore her writing and her newest did not disappoint. St.… Continue reading
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Labradored to Death: A Dog Lover’s Cozy Mystery by C.B. Wilson: Book Review
Labradored to Death: A Dog Lover’s Cozy Mystery by C.B. Wilson is such a unique and clever cozy mystery perfect for animal lovers (especially dog lovers). Cat Hawl is a journalist who lives in the dog-obsessed Barkview (three cheers for the delightful map in the front of the book). Cat has had her share of… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Mermaid Pool: A Lucky Librarian Mystery by Patricia Penrose
The Mermaid Pool, a Lucky Librarian Mystery, by Patricia Penrose tells the story of Rory, a reclusive and set in her ways librarian living near Seattle. She spends her days helping library patrons and her evenings writing. Everything changes, though, when Rory wins a writing contest she didn’t enter. Her friends had submitted her mystery… Continue reading
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5 Star Audio Books: January – March 2024
I love audiobooks and listen to so many each month. I love being able to get book time in when I’m at the grocery store or folding laundry. Here are three I gave FIVE STARS January – March of 2024. Bluff by Michael Kardos Thank you once again to Amy Allen Clark @momadvice for selecting… Continue reading
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Books About Writing: A Book List
I tackled my first NaNoWriMo project this past November and have enjoyed working on it since then. I have a new idea I’d like to tackle in November 2024, and being the plotter that I am, I’ve decided to spend some time in April & May reading some books on the craft of writing. I… Continue reading
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March 2024 5 Star Reads
March 2024 was a wonderful reading month! Here are eight books I gave FIVE STARS! Fatal First Edition (Book 14 in the Library Lovers Mystery series) by Jenn McKinlay – I have been reading Jenn McKinlay’s Library Lover’s Mystery series since it was first published in 2011. I was a newish library director at the time… Continue reading
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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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