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The Irish Goodbye (by Aimee O'Neill)
This is just a pitiful family drama book that had me struggling to stay invested. The one positive comment I can make is that it is a quick read. So you will feel like you are wasting an inordinate amount of time with these highly dysfunctional characters. None of the characters appealed to me and I could care less what was happening in their lives. I am sorry to say that this book did not do it for me. Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Co. for my advanced review copy.

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Nov 81 min read
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife (by Anna Johnston)
I had looked forward to reading The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife. However, my anticipation was not met with a positive experience. The...

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Sep 241 min read
Who We Used to Be (by Caitlin Weaver)
This book features the points of view of four characters — Dana, Padma, Maeve, and Ian. While there are a lot of very positive reviews,...

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Aug 251 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 251 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...

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Jul 281 min read
Bridal Shower Murder ~ Lucy Stone #31 (by Leslie Meier)
Once again I enjoyed spending time with Lucy Stone and the gang in Tinkers Cove, Maine. The characters are well developed and the story...

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Jul 281 min read
A Spirited Blend ~ Crystals & CuriosiTEAS #3 (by Lauren Elliott)
I love the books in the Crystals and CuriosiTEAS series. I have enjoyed getting to know Shay and her sister, Jenn. You will experience a...

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Jul 281 min read
Lady Luck's Map of Vegas (by Barbara O'Neal)
This was an interesting read. Strong personalities, secrets revealed, mental disorder, flawed characters. You will be in for a ride as...

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Jul 141 min read
Love on a Whim ~ Cape Cod Creamery #3 (by Suzanne Woods Fisher)
This is the first book I have read in the Cape Cod Creamery series, however, I have purchased the first two books and cannot wait to get...

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Jun 181 min read
The Ark and the Dove (by Jill Eileen Smith)
While I did appreciate reading about the story of Noah and his wife, Zara, as they live a life committed entirely on God, the characters...

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Jun 181 min read
All Our Missing Pieces (by Sophie Ranald)
This is the first book I have read by this author. This was just an okay book for me. I felt like the story did not mesh well and it was...

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Jun 141 min read
Letters from My Sister (by Valerie Fraser Luesse)
I have loved several books by the author, Valerie Fraser Luesse. However, this one did not appeal to me as much as others. I struggled...

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Jun 121 min read
The All-American (by Susie Finkbeiner)
Unfortunately, I did not connect with this book. It was very predictable and did not catch my attention. In fact, it should probably be...

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Jun 121 min read
The Lucky Shamrock (by Carolyn Brown)
While I am not a romance fan, this one did have some positive aspects to it that made up for the cringey love story parts. I loved...

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Jun 121 min read
Have I Told You Lately (by Beth Moran)
I have read several Beth Moran books and they have all touched me emotionally. This one was an exploration into discovering who you...

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Apr 111 min read
Old Girls on Deck (by Maddie Please)
I have grown to love British literature and Maddie Please books always bring a smile to my face while reading them. I enjoy reading about...

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Apr 101 min read
Night of a Thousand Darlas (by Brooke Abrams)
This was an interesting read as you experience three adult brother and sisters attending their still-living mother’s funeral. A quick and...

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Apr 71 min read
The Memory Library (by Kate Storey)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Watching the relationship between mother, Sally, and daughter, Ella, change during the time Ella is...

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Feb 142 min read


Grandma Ruth Doesn't Go to Funerals (by Sharon J. Mondragón)
I know that every time I pick up a book by Sharon Mondragón, I am in for a delightful treat. Her gift with words touches me and I find...

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Feb 121 min read
The Foxhole Victory Tour (by Amy Lynn Green)
I enjoy reading historical fiction books and especially those that take place during WWII. This one was a little different focus in that...

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Dec 28, 20241 min read
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