This book can easily be enjoyed as a stand-alone. The story centers on Jeannie, Kate, and Louisa, three young friends and coworkers at the Clarks Factory who are navigating life during the turbulent times of World War I. January 1916 after months on the front lines in France, Gerald, a pacifist Quaker, returns to live…
Dashiki by Florence Wetzel | Book Review
I absolutely adored this cozy mystery! While I myself am now a huge jazz fan, I admit I haven’t listened to it much, Florence Wetzel’s passion for jazz shines through. I was immediately transported to a world of collectors and obsessive music lovers. I also really loved that this book takes place in Hoboken of…
Murder at Raven’s Hollow by Louise Marley | Book Review
Human bones are discovered at Raven Hollow, beneath the ruins of the Victorian greenhouse. Believing they are dealing with a cold case D.S. Harriet March and D.I. Ben Taylor find that the trail begins to hit far too close to home for some of the residents of Raven’s Edge village. Initially believe they’re dealing with…
Stay Toxic by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Review
I have been waiting for the Seymonov family since we first met them in Clap Back. They are Maven’s biological family which is a whole story and I suggest reading it. This is a standalone so you certainly don’t need to read anything to be able to read this one. Here we meet Sasha who…
Betrayal of Mercia by MJ Porter| Book Review
This story plunges readers into the intrigue and betrayal surrounding King Wiglaf, focusing on those closest to him who have turned against him. A medieval court trial takes center stage which left me pleasantly surprised by its gripping developments. Then just when it seemed like nothing significant would occur, there were unexpected twists. I will…
Top Ten Tuesday | January 7, 2025
It’s been a while since I have taken part in this series but I really wanted to get back into it this year. It is a great way to share different books with y’all without a lot of work. If you are new to this series then allow me to explain a little. Each week…
Why Do I Still Review Books
This was something that I thought about a lot of the course of the last couple of months. Why do I keep doing it? There are times when my review schedule is so heavy I barely have time to take a breath but I keep on. In fact, there were days when I felt like…
The Monthly Chapter | January 2025
Welcome to The Monthly Chapter for January 2025! Welcome to the first Monthly Chapter of the new year! Boy can you believe that it is 2025? I certainly can’t and let me tell you knowing that it is really makes me feel old. normally it doesn’t but this year for some reason it does. I…
Maddy’s Christmas Wedding by Rosie Green | Book Review
Another delightful installment in the charming Little Duck Pond series! This time, we dive deeper into Maddy’s life as she prepares for her dream Christmas wedding and embarks on a magical hen do in Lapland. As someone who’s always dreamed of visiting Lapland, I found every description a joy to read—it was almost like being…
Ask Your Mom if I’m Real by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Review
Two or three pages in and I felt like I hated Lani Lynn Vale. I even sent her a message on Instagram telling her. I was so angry but like I said I knew that Dixie’s story was going to be sad. If you have been a reader of the Dixie Wardens MC series you…
