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Netgalley TBR for May 2024
In keeping with the accountability theme, here are the books I have from Netgalley that will be published in May. My goal is to read and post about these right before, on or just a little after pub date. I’m looking forward to reading all of these. I also am trying my first audiobook from… Continue reading
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Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In
If you’re a Netgalley user, how is your feedback ratio looking? The recommended feedback ratio is 80%, and I’m sitting at 84% as of April 24 when I write this blog post. I’d like to catch up on some of the wonderful titles I received through Netgalley and didn’t get read by pub-date. It’s hard… Continue reading
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Unread Books: How Many Is Too Many?
I started 2024 off simply determined to read my shelves and practice a book buying pause until I got to a few from my unread shelf (who am I kidding with the word shelf?!? It’s shelves…shelves and shelves of unread books). Since there is no shame in the bookish community, I’ll admit that at the… Continue reading
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BOOK BLAST! Audiobook Now Available: Murder a la Mode: Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries by Lena Gregory – Read by Eleanor McCormick
I am delighted to announce that Coffee & Cream Café Mystery #1 Murder A La Mode by Lena Gregory is now available as an audiobook! I adore audiobooks, as I can take care of life chores like laundry and cleaning while also getting some book time. It’s win-win! Be sure to stop by all the… 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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Can’t-Wait Wednesday (On A Monday): The Guncle Abroad (The Guncle #2) by Steven Rowley
I adored The Guncle (it was a five star read–it’s a book to hug when you finish), so I’m looking forward to The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley. Expected publication May 21, 2024 by G.P. Putnam’s Sons 336 pages, Hardcover From The Publisher: From the nationally bestselling author of The Guncle comes the much-anticipated sequel,… Continue reading
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Top Ten Tuesday (On a Sunday): Characters I’d Like to go on Vacation With
Here are ten characters I’d love to go on vacation with: Maggie Hope from the Maggie Hope Series by Susan Elia MacNeal (Maggie is one of the bravest characters ever) Veronica Speedwell from the Veronica Speedwell Mystery Series by Deanna Raybourn (Veronica is tough and sassy) Jane Wunderly from the Jane Wunderly Mystery Series by… 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!
Recent Posts
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