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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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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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Book Blogger Hop – February 9th-15th 2024

Question: Do you post Happy Publication Day posts for books you read? (submitted by Elizabeth @ Silver’s Review) Answer: When I’m on top of things, I try to post happy publication days – especially if I have received a galley ahead of time and reviewed it. I usually do this on Instagram. Sometimes I am… Continue reading
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Give Me All the Historical Mysteries: A Book List

I just cannot get enough of historical mysteries, especially series. For a long time, my go-to comfort reads were romance/rom-coms, but ever since spring I’ve made the switch to historical mysteries. What’s the appeal of historical mysteries? Several reasons pop out at me: I find the historical details fascinating (I’m learning something without it feeling… Continue reading
A Catskill Summer Resort Mystery, a stella and lyndy mystery, books, Clara McKenna, cozy mystery series, deanna raybourn, Erica Ruth Neubauer, historical mysteries, Jane Wunderly Mystery, katharine schellman, lily adler mysteries, london ladies murder club, marty wingate, reading, Susan Wittig Albert, TBR, The Darling Dahlias, veronica speedwell, Vicki Delany -
Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection #3 February 7, 2024

Here’s my Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection #3: Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray Publishes: March 12, 2024 by Berkley Length: 528 pages Genre: Historical Fiction Why I’m Excited I’m in my historical fiction era for sure and this sounds fascinating. I didn’t know much about Frances Perkins until recently and I’m so curious to learn more.… Continue reading
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Book Blogger Hop – February 2nd – 8th 2024

Question: What was the last book you read in one sitting? (submitted by Deb @ Readerbuzz) Answer: The last book I read in one sitting was Bluff by Michael Kardos. Who knew that a book featuring magicians and poker would end up on my Five Star list?! But oh my gosh it did. This is… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection #2 January 31, 2024

Here’s my Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection #2: Queens of London by Heather Webb Publishes: February 6, 2024 by Sourcebooks Landmark Length: 368 pages Genre: Historical Fiction Why I’m Excited Last year I read two books about Alice Diamond and the Forty Elephants and they were fascinating. Looking forward to diving into this topic again! From the… Continue reading
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The Sunday Salon: January 28th 2024

Happy Sunday! Deb Nance at Readerbuzz hosts The Sunday Salon, and I’m joining in! Weekly Reads Round Up: Sunday January 21st, 2024 – Saturday January 27th, 2024 I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? The Bookbinder’s Guide to Love (Wicked Sisters Book 1) by Katherine Garbera (I read an… Continue reading
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