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Book Review: Maid for Murder by Polly Holmes

Fans of the Melting Pot Cafe Mysteries by Polly Holmes will be excited to get their hands on Maid for Murder as it is a prequel novella to the new paranormal cozy mystery series, PAWS – Police Agency for Witches and Shifters, a spinoff from the popular Melting Pot Café Mysteries. In this quick, fast-paced,… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection #5 February 21, 2024

Here’s my Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection #5: The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian Publishes: March 19, 2024 by Doubleday Length: 400 pages Genre: Mystery Why I’m Excited Chris Bohjalian spoke at our library a few years ago and thought it was a great talk. This mystery sounds fascinating and I love the cover. It… Continue reading
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Top Ten Tuesday February 20: Bookish Superpowers I Wish I Had (On A Wednesday)

It’s time for a Top Ten Tuesday, but this time on a Wednesday! This topic was submitted by Cathy @WhatCathyReadNext. There are several bookish superpowers I wish I had. I wish every book I bought would be magically added to a magically created inventory of all the books I own. I wish for a similar… Continue reading
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Book Review: Double Grudge Donuts by Ginger Bolton

Double Grudge Donuts is book eight in Ginger Bolton’s Deputy Donut cozy mystery series and fans will be delighted with this latest whodunit! It’s summer and Emily’s wedding is in two weeks! Before the happy day, the town is celebrating the Fallingbrook Arts Festival–a week-long series. The musical acts start off lovely and a musician… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: Murder in Masquerade (A Lady of Letters Mystery) by Mary Winters

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Murder in Masquerade (A Lady of Letters Mystery) by Mary Winters! Today we are featuring a review of book two in this historical mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! It’s a great… Continue reading
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The Sunday Salon: Sunday February 18th, 2024

Happy Sunday! Deb Nance at Readerbuzz hosts The Sunday Salon, and I’m joining in! Weekly Reads Round Up: Sunday February 11, 2024 – Saturday February 17, 2024 I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? The Busy Body by Kemper Donovan (I read an ARC for an upcoming review in… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection #4 February 14, 2024

Here’s my Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection #4: Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Publishes: March 19, 2024 by Feiwel & Friends Length: 416 pages Genre: Young Adult Mystery/Thriller Why I’m Excited I inhaled Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s first mystery Ace of Spades. I was totally creeped out and could not put it down. I read it soon… Continue reading
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Top Ten Tuesday February 13: Love

Welcome to the Top Ten Tuesday post. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted at That Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s topic is Love, in honor of Valentine’s Day tomorrow! For years I have read romance as my comfort reads. Starting last spring I suddenly found myself not enjoying romance titles as much. It was so unusual for… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: 19 Criminals: A Romantic Comedy Mystery Novel (Maizie Albright Star Detective) by Larissa Reinhart

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for 19 CRIMINALS: A Romantic Comedy Mystery Novel (Maizie Albright Star Detective) by Larissa Reinhart! Today we are featuring a review of book eight in this romantic comedy cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews,… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: Hammers and Homicide (A Hometown Hardware Mystery) by Paula Charles

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Hammers and Homicide (A Hometown Hardware Mystery) by Paula Charles! 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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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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