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Death at the Door ~ Ruby and Cordelia #2 (by Olivia Blacke)
I am enjoying my time reading the Ruby and Cordelia series by Olivia Blacke. The way the chapters swap back and forth between their thoughts and dialogue is easy to read and gives a great perspective into their personalities ... even though one of them is a ghost! This book provided more background into Cordelia’s past with her family and relationships. I am also enjoying watching Ruby mature and become a more responsible adult. My one negative comment is the constant reminde

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Nov 8, 20251 min read
Schooled in Murder ~ Campus Sleuth #1 (by Victoria Gilbert)
I have loved the books in the Blue Ridge Library series by Victoria Gilbert. So when I saw that she was releasing a book in a new series, I was excited at the opportunity to read it. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I did not feel that the characters were appealing and they did not help me care about them. The murder mystery was well developed, but I felt like it could provide much more and encourage me to actually be invested in the story. Hopefully the next book in this s

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Nov 8, 20251 min read
A Holiday Homicide ~ A Secret Bookcase #4 (by Ellie Alexander)
I have really enjoyed the books in A Secret Bookcase series by Ellie Alexander. I have loved getting to know Annie, Hal, Fletcher, Liam, and the rest of the gang. Of course, there is a murder and Annie is pulled into the middle of the investigation. Lots of twists and turns and discovering people are not who they present themselves to be. I was clueless on who was guilty of murder until it was revealed. I also was glad to see that Annie might be one step closer to discovering

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Oct 19, 20251 min read
Deck the Halls with Homicide ~ Killer Chocolate #3 (by Christina Romeril)
I have loved the books in the Killer Chocolate series by Christina Romeril. Having the opportunity to spend time with Alex and Hanna is time well spent. A wonderful cozy mystery that will keep you invested in the story and with well-developed characters. The Christmas holiday theme is a bonus! With a lot of twists and turns and plenty of suspects, you will be sitting on the edge of your seat. I really enjoy watching how Alex and Tom’s and Hanna and Duncan’s relationships are

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Oct 19, 20251 min read
A Matter of Pedigree ~ Carole and Poopsie #1 (by Leslie Meier)
I have enjoyed the books in the Lucy Stone series by Leslie Meier. So I looked forward to reading this book in the new series by the...

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Sep 25, 20251 min read
Edam and Weep ~ Grilled Cheese #6 (by Linda Reilly)
What a delicious cozy mystery! I have fallen in love with Carly and the rest of the gang at the Grilled Cheese Eatery. The murder mystery...

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Sep 25, 20251 min read
A Very Merry Murder ~ Malvern Farms #6 (by Kate Wells)
This was my first time reading a book in the Malvern Farm series by Kate Wells. But it definitely will not be my last. I really enjoyed...

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Sep 25, 20251 min read
Mince Pies and Murder ~ Morwenna Mutton #4
I have enjoyed the books I have read in the Morwenna Mutton series. The characters are well developed and I love how the narrator creates...

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Sep 25, 20251 min read
Fatal Brouhaha ~ Ground Rules #5 (by Emmeline Duncan)
I have enjoyed the books I have read in the Ground Rules series. The characters are well developed and I have enjoyed getting to know...

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Sep 24, 20251 min read
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ghost ~ Redemption Detective Agency #3 (by Michele Pariza Wacek)
I cannot wait to go back and read the first two books in the Redemption Detective Agency series. A delightful series that had me...

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Sep 21, 20251 min read
Rascally Raccoon Riot ~ Ruff McPaw #9 (by Max Parrott)
What a fun series! I have loved all of the books and have such fun on the adventures with Angela (Angie) and Ruff McPaw. I have listened...

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Sep 21, 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...

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Aug 31, 20251 min read
First Comes Marriage ... Then Comes Murder ~ The Women of Wynton #2 (by Donna Mumma)
This is the first book in the Women of Wynton’s series. I have had the opportunity to read. I enjoyed this one so much that I will go...

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Aug 31, 20252 min read
The Poison Puzzle ~ Emma Langley Victorian #2 (by Emily Organ)
When I first opened this book and began reading, I was not instantly thrilled with it. However, the more time I spent absorbing the...

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Aug 25, 20251 min read
Something Whiskered ~ Cat in the Stacks #7 (by Miranda James)
This is the first book I have read in the Cat in the Stacks series by Miranda James. I am not sure if I will take the time to read the...

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Aug 25, 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
Death by Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin ~ Death by Chocolate #8 (by Sarah Graves)
I have loved all of the previous books I have read in the Death by Chocolate series. However, I did not connect with this one as much as...

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Aug 25, 20251 min read
Bait and Swiss ~ Cheese Shop #6 (by Korina Moss)
I have enjoyed the books I have read in the Cheese Shop series by Korina Moss. I am so sad that this is the last book. I want to watch...

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Aug 25, 20251 min read
Fondue or Die ~ Cheese Shop #5 (by Korina Moss)
I have enjoyed reading the books in the Cheese Shop series by Korina Moss. I have even tried finding some of the cheeses she has featured...

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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
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