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Distractions
Monday is the July Treasures in My Closet post, so I hope people show up today for the weekly conversation. How are you doing? Do you need distractions? What are you doing if you can't push yourself to read a book? I slept late yesterday, or I should say, I went...
Meet Your Baker by Ellie Alexander
One of my librarian friends has been recommending Ellie Alexander's Bakeshop mysteries to me for a couple years. I finally picked up the first in the series because I was so satisfied with the forthcoming book in Alexander's Sloan Krause series. I like the solid...
The Blues Don’t Care by Paul D. Marks
As much as I loved Paul D. Marks' mystery, The Blues Don't Care, it's going to be a difficult book to review. The summary won't give away anything that isn't on the book jacket. However, I'll never be able to capture and define the voice and the atmosphere Marks...
What Are You Reading?
What are you reading this week? I have nothing new to report since Monday, as you can tell from my blog and my use of Sandie Herron's reviews. Thank heavens for Sandie! I'm still reading Cursed, the anthology featuring fairy tales and folktales centered on a curse....
Have You Heard? – William Kent Krueger’s Blood Hollow
Three day weekend. Wouldn't you think I would have a couple books backed up for the blog? Actually, I've been reading for Library Journal instead of for me, although I read two good books. You won't see reviews until August and October, though, from that reading....
The Sunday Potluck Club by Melissa Storm
I liked the concept of The Sunday Potluck Club by Melissa Storm more than I liked the book. But, I did finish it. It just felt rushed. The relationship felt rushed. And, the child's adjustment felt rushed. It just felt as if there was an oversimplification of all...