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BOOK REVIEW: A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena (Psychological Thriller)

A STRANGER IN THE HOUSEbyShari LapenaGenre: Psychological ThrillerPublisher: PenguinPublication Date: August 15, 2017Number of Pages: 314Karen and Tom Krupp are happy—they’ve got a lovely home in upstate New York, they’re practically newlyweds, and they have no kids to interrupt their comfortable life together. But one day, Tom returns home to find Karen has vanished—her car’s… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena (Psychological Thriller)

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TOP 5 WEDNESDAY: Books I Didn’t Get to in 2017

Greetings Fellow Book Dragons!Top 5 Wednesday is a weekly meme within the book community that was created by Lainey of GingerReadsLainey, but is now hosted by Sam of Thoughts on Tomes.  If you're interested in participating, find out more on the Goodreads group.This week's topic is BOOKS I DIDN'T GET TO IN 2017! Another very self-explanatory chat. These are the books… Continue reading TOP 5 WEDNESDAY: Books I Didn’t Get to in 2017

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BOOK REVIEW: Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander (Cozy Mystery)

Greetings Friends!Today, I have a review of Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander, the newest book in the Bakeshop Mysteries series.RATING:Genre:  Cozy MysteryPublication Date:  January 2018SYNOPSIS:Torte, the beloved small-town bakeshop run by Jules Capshaw, is set to hit the stage. But who would have guessed that murder would makes a surprise appearance?It’s the… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander (Cozy Mystery)

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TOP 5 WEDNESDAY: 2018 Reading Resolutions

Greetings Fellow Book Dragons!Top 5 Wednesday is a weekly meme within the book community that was created by Lainey of GingerReadsLainey, but is now hosted by Sam of Thoughts on Tomes.  If you're interested in participating, find out more on the Goodreads group.This week's topic is 2018 READING RESOLUTIONS! Very self-explanatory. Let's chat about our reading goals for this year!For… Continue reading TOP 5 WEDNESDAY: 2018 Reading Resolutions

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END OF THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Most Surprising Books of 2017

Greetings Friends,Continuing on with my end of year review, it's time to look at the most SURPRISING books of 2017. These are the books that I went into with very little expectation, but ended up being pleasantly surprised!In no particular order, here are my selections:Big Little LiesThis was my book club's first pick for the… Continue reading END OF THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Most Surprising Books of 2017

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END OF THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Most Disappointing Books of 2017

Greetings Friends!Continuing on with my end of the year in review series, I'm reflecting on some of the most DISAPPOINTING books I read in 2017. These books are by no means bad or not worth your time investment to read, rather I was simply underwhelmed with the end result after being so excited. For me, these books… Continue reading END OF THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Most Disappointing Books of 2017

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END OF THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Worst Books of 2017

Greetings Friends!Continuing on with my end of the year in review series, I'm reflecting on some of the LEAST FAVORITE books I read in 2017. This can be a controversial topic, so if any of these happen to be your favorites, that's great and I mean no disrespect to you or your tastes. But we all… Continue reading END OF THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Worst Books of 2017

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END OF THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Top Books of 2017

Greetings Friends!As we move forward into the new year, I thought it would be fun using the week before to reflect on all the books we read.If you track your reading on Goodreads, then you've probably seen your year in review, and it was with that in mind, that I wanted to chat about the… Continue reading END OF THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Top Books of 2017

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REVIEW: The Solicitor by Sean Keefer (Mystery)

Greetings Friends!Today I have a review of the mystery The Solicitor by Sean Keefer, the second book in the Noah Parks mystery series.I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest and thoughtful review.RATING:Genre:  MysteryPublication Date:  July 2017SYNOPSIS:When you make your living fighting for justice, the last place you expect… Continue reading REVIEW: The Solicitor by Sean Keefer (Mystery)

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BOOK REVIEW + GIVEAWAY: Unnatural Causes by Dawn Eastman (Mystery)

Greetings Friends!Today I have a review of the mystery Unnatural Causes by Dawn Eastman, which is the debut book in the Dr. Katie LeClair series!I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest and thoughtful review.RATING:Genre:  MysteryPublication Date:  December 2017SYNOPSIS:Katie LeClair has finally settled down as the new doctor in… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW + GIVEAWAY: Unnatural Causes by Dawn Eastman (Mystery)

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BOOK REVIEW + GIVEAWAY: A Murder for the Books by Victoria Gilbert (Cozy Mystery)

Greetings Friends!Today I have a review of the new cozy mystery A Murder for the Books, the first book in the Blue Ridge Library Mystery series.I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest and thoughtful review.RATING:Genre:  Cozy Mystery Publication Date:  December 2017SYNOPSIS:Fleeing a disastrous love affair, university librarian Amy Webber… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW + GIVEAWAY: A Murder for the Books by Victoria Gilbert (Cozy Mystery)

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TOP 5 WEDNESDAY: Bookish Things You’re a Grinch About

Greetings Fellow Book Dragons!Top 5 Wednesday is a weekly meme within the book community that was created by Lainey of GingerReadsLainey, but is now hosted by Sam of Thoughts on Tomes.  If you're interested in participating, find out more on the Goodreads group.This week's topic is BOOKISH THINGS I'M A GRINCH ABOUT! We often think of being a grinch as a… Continue reading TOP 5 WEDNESDAY: Bookish Things You’re a Grinch About

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BOOK REVIEW: Best Day Ever by Kaira Rouda (Psychological Thriller)

Greetings Friends!Today I have a review of the recent release Best Day Ever by Kaira Rouda!RATING:Genre:  ThrillerPublication Date:  September 2017SYNOPSIS:Paul Strom has the perfect life: a glittering career as an advertising executive, a beautiful wife, two healthy boys and a big house in a wealthy suburb. And he’s the perfect husband: breadwinner, protector, provider. That’s… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Best Day Ever by Kaira Rouda (Psychological Thriller)

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BOOK REVIEW + GUEST POST: Her Final Watch by Marguerite Ashton (Thriller)

Greetings Friends!Today I have a review of Her Final Watch, the second book in the Detective Blanchette mystery series.  Marguerite Ashton has also graciously provided a guest post discussing how her time as an actress helped to hone her writing craft. RATING:Genre:  ThrillerPublication Date:  August 2017SYNOPSIS:Detective Lily Blanchette will stop at nothing to solve a murder.… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW + GUEST POST: Her Final Watch by Marguerite Ashton (Thriller)