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Can’t Wait Wednesday: Maggie Hope #11 The Last Hope: A Maggie Hope Mystery by Susan Elia MacNeal
I’ve been a fan of Maggie Hope since book one Mr. Churchill’s Secretary and have read all the books in the series. While I’m sad this is the end of the one of my favorite historical mystery series, I’m delighted that Susan is continuing to write. She is marvelous. Book 11, The Last Hope comes… 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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Virtual Book Tour, Book Review & #Giveaway: An Escape Goat: A Zen Goat Mystery by Janna Rollins
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for An Escape Goat: A Zen Goat Mystery by Janna Rollins! 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! It’s a… 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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April 2024 Five Star Reads
It was such a busy month, and I’m thankful for all the wonderful books I read in April 2024, including these three titles I gave five stars: The Women by Kristin Hannah – a 400 plus page book I inhaled in a day and a half–I could not put this down. Hannah is a masterful… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & Giveaway: Cornbread, Ribs, and Murder (Chocolate Martini Sisters Mystery) by Brenda Whiteside and Joyce Proell
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Cornbread, Ribs, and Murder (Chocolate Martini Sisters Mystery) by Brenda Whiteside and Joyce Proell! Today we are featuring a review of book three of this 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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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
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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