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The Boxcar Librarian (by Brianna Labuskes)
I enjoy reading historical fiction books and one that deals with books appeal to me. However, this book was so difficult to get into. The different characters and time periods were confusing. I did enjoy reading about the WPA (Works Progress Administration). A disorganized attempt to share multiple viewpoints and storylines. It just did not work for me. Though I have enjoyed previous books by the author, so I will read future books by her. Thank you to NetGalley and William M

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Feb 141 min read
The Sandy Page Bookshop (by Hannah McKinnon)
This is a perfect beach read! And it was actually a nice time for me to read it amidst frigid temperatures and an ice storm. I love Cape Cod and spending time there through the pages of the book brought back good memories. Reading books about bookshops is always a positive experience for me. And watching Leah develop self-confidence and grow the bookstore into more than a place to discover your next read warmed my heart. The sense of community was heartwarming. A story of lov

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Feb 71 min read
The Atlas of Untold Stories (by Sara Brunsvold)
I love books about books and that include a road trip. So I was excited to get lost in the pages of this one. The fact that the road trip was focused on the classics in literature was a big plus for me. The difficult relationship between the mother and her two adult daughters was difficult to experience. But as you journey through the pages with Edie, Lauren, and Chloe, you will begin to discover the stories that live within us but we may not share with others. This was an em

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Jan 271 min read
Christmas at the Little Bookshop by the Sea ~ Micklewick Bay #4 (by Eliza J. Scott)
This is the first book I have read in the Micklewick Bay series. And it was a perfect time to snuggle up under a warm blanket in my recliner and enjoy a cozy Christmas story. I think this worked okay as a standalone. But my reading would probably have been more enjoyable if I had grown to know the characters from the first three books in the series. I did enjoy getting to know Florrie and Ed. Their love for and excitement in running the Happy Hartes Bookshop was sweet to obse

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Dec 30, 20251 min read
Shot Through the Book ~ Lighthouse Library #12 (by Eva Gates)
What a wonderful series to get lost in. The lighthouse library series is one of my favorites. And as soon as I see that a new book is being released, it is at the top of my to-buy list. The setting of a library in a lighthouse in Nags Head on the Outer Banks of NC is pretty much my idea of the ideal place. Lucy is once again pulled into a murder mystery, though as a suspect this time. I love the family of friends and coworkers who make up the cast of characters. It demonstrat

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Dec 29, 20251 min read
The Tattered Cover ~ Secret, Book, and Scone Society #8 (by Ellery Adams)
I have read all but three of the earlier books in the Secret, Books, and Scone Society series. And I know I will go back and read them too. The characters are well developed and the setting of a psychic reading in the Miracle Books bookstore has you flipping through the pages to figure out who committed murder. There are a lot of clues and twists and turns that will take you on an emotional journey with The Secret, Book, and Scone Society. The coded messages in the psychic’s

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Dec 29, 20251 min read
Death and the Librarian ~ Blue Ridge Library #9 (by Victoria Gilbert)
I have really enjoyed the books I have read in the Blue Ridge Library series. The characters are well developed and, while you could read...

Ms. Ladybug
Aug 31, 20251 min read
The Next Deadly Chapter ~ Mystery Bookshop #10 (by V. M. Burns)
This is the first book I have read in the Mystery Bookshop series by V. M. Burns. But it was such a fun read that I will go back and read...

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Aug 25, 20251 min read
Crime and Poetry ~ Magical Bookshop #1 (by Amanda Flower)
I have loved the books I have read by author, Amanda Flower. I was excited to get lost in the pages of the first book in the Magical...

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Jul 29, 20251 min read
The Bookseller of Paris ~ The Paris Sisters #2 (by Suzanne Kelman)
I love reading historical fiction books, especially those that are set during WWII. And if the book includes a dual timeline, I am...

Ms. Ladybug
Jul 29, 20251 min read
The Banned Books of Berlin (by Daisy Wood)
I love reading historical fiction books, especially if they are set during WWII. And it is even more appealing when there is a dual...

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Jul 29, 20251 min read
The Forgotten Book Club (by Kate Storey)
I enjoy reading books about books. However, this one did not appeal to me. The ADHD focus was in your face and over the top. I was ready...

Ms. Ladybug
Jul 28, 20251 min read
The Royal Librarian (by Daisy Wood)
I love historical fiction books and especially those that take place during WWII. And when you factor in that it is a dual timeline book,...

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Jul 20, 20251 min read
Madrigals and Mayhem ~ Cambridge Bookshop #4 (by Elizabeth Penney)
I have not read the first three books in the Cambridge Bookshop series. But I think this did well as a standalone. The characters are...

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Jul 20, 20251 min read
A Novel Murder (by E. C. Nevin)
I would say this is less of a mystery thriller and more of just a cozy mystery. I felt like the characters were not that well developed...

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Jun 13, 20251 min read
The Book Club Hotel (by Sarah Morgan)
First of all, I should have known better than to try to read this book because it is a romance. And I just do not care for books whose...

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Jun 13, 20251 min read
Raised by Wolves (by James Patterson and Emily Raymond)
This should really be touted as a young adult book. This was one of the James Patterson books that I am truly sorry I even tried to read....

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Jun 12, 20251 min read
Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder (by Kerry Mayne)
I looked forward to reading this book, but I just never connected with the characters. Lenny was just too socially awkward and the...

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Jun 12, 20251 min read
The Book Club for Troublesome Women (by Marie Bostwick)
I really enjoyed this book and getting to know the group of women who made up the Book Club. The characters are well developed and you...

Ms. Ladybug
Jun 12, 20251 min read
The Little Lost Library ~ Secret, Book, and Scone Society #7 (by Ellery Adams)
Welcome to the town of Miracle Springs, NC and Miracle Books. I have loved the books in the Secret, Book, and Scone Society series by...

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Apr 9, 20251 min read
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