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Book Review: Overdue or Die by Allison Brook
I just love The Haunted Library Mystery series by Allison Brook (pen name for Marilyn Levinson). Thank you to Netgalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC of book seven, Overdue or Die, available today Oct. 10. If you’re a cozy mystery fan and a library lover, be sure to pick up this series–it’s like… Continue reading
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Weekly Reads Round Up: Sunday October 1st 2023 – Saturday October 7th 2023
Here’s a brief weekly post capturing what I read this past week. I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? Bookmarked for Death by Lorna Barrett (I listened to a copy using my library’s Hoopla app.) A Traitor in Whitehall by Julia Kelly (I read an eARC from the publisher.… Continue reading
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Book Review: One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley
Thank you so much to Sourcebooks Landmark and Netgalley for the ARC of One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley. This beautiful novel was published yesterday and I encourage you to get your hands on a copy. Using a dual-timeline, readers meet 84 year old Edie Green in 2018 and also 15 year old Edie in… Continue reading
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Book Review: A Traitor in Whitehall by Julia Kelly
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Minotaur Books and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of A Traitor in Whitehall by Julia Kelly–the first in a new series (Parisian Orphan), and I am 100% here for it! Fans of historical mysteries like the Maggie Hope and Maisie Dobbs series must get your hands on… Continue reading
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September 2023 5 Star Reads
Murder at Keyhaven Castle (Book 3, Stella and Lyndy Mystery) by Clara McKenna – It’s hard to talk about the third book in a series, but oh my goodness if you are a historical mystery reader, be sure to check out this series (start with Murder at Morrington Hall). They are all excellent, and this… Continue reading
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Weekly Reads Round Up: Sunday September 24th 2023 – Saturday September 30th 2023
Here’s a brief weekly post capturing what I read this past week. I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? Ivy and Bean Get to Work! (Book 12) by Annie Barrow (Author) Sophie Blackall (Illustrator) (I read a copy from my shelves) The Novelist from Berlin by V. S. Alexander… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Novelist from Berlin by V.S. Alexander
Thank you to Kensington Books and Between the Chapters for the galley copy of The Novelist from Berlin by V.S. Alexander. This was absolutely fascinating and the 400 pages flew by in a day and a half. “An engrossing novel inspired by the mysterious true story of Irmgard Keun, a female novelist who defied all… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Witches of Bone Hill by Ava Morgyn:
The Witches of Bone Hill by Ava Morgyn is at the same time super creepy AND unputdownable. Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC. This book is available today. If you like fantasy that tips pretty heavily towards horror, scoop this up for your fall TBR. There’s even a little romance… Continue reading
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Weekly Reads Round Up: Sunday September 17th 2023 – Saturday September 23rd 2023
Here’s a brief weekly post capturing what I read this past week. I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? Murder at the Majestic Hotel by Clara McKenna (I listened to a copy using my library’s Hoopla app) Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off by Darci Hannah (I listened to… 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!
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