Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

I'm always on the lookout for new cozy mystery series. While I don't mind starting a series in the middle, it is always great when I discover a new series at book 1. Linda Reilly, author of the Cat Lady Mysteries, has penned a new series that starts with Up to No Gouda.

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Joan is Okay by Weike Wang ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

Joan is Okay is my first book by Weike Wang. I was drawn to the story because it featured a single woman who didn't feel the need to get married. As a single woman who has never married, I was excited to see someone like me in a book. It is rare to have a main character that doesn't develop a romantic relationship over the course of the story. 

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The Wedding Setup by Sonali Dev ~ a Review & Interview

by Susan Roberts

Ayesha Shetty lost her brother seven years ago.  Now it's just her and her mother keeping their restaurant profitable.  After the funeral, she decided to throw away her plans for her life and do everything she can to make her mother happy. She gave up her dreams, her independence and the man she loved so she could devote herself to her mother and take her brother's role at the restaurant. 

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Get Back: A return to Let It Be #TheBeatles #GetBack

by Alison DeLuca

Get Back is an in-depth exploration of the days when John, Paul, George, and Ringo created an album, a movie, and a concert all at once. During that month, the band raced against time to 'get back' to a simpler sound without the London Philharmonic or electronica.

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The Maid by Nita Prose ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

You've probably heard a little about Nita Prose's debut novel The Maid. It has received a good deal of buzz after being picked as Good Morning America book club read and a movie deal with Florence Pugh set to play Molly Gray.

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2 Books with Characters of Color

by MK French

In the last few years, the publishing industry has been trying to provide more diverse voices. Before, characters of color were basically only minor characters and usually not written by authors of color. Now, with the own voices movement we are seeing more authors of color who are creating main characters of color. If you are wanting to diversify your reading or wanting to read stories with characters that are more like you, I have two interesting books you are going to want to add to your reading list.

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Geographies of the Heart by Caitlin Hamilton Summie ~ a Review

by Susan Roberts

"It's about where you came from, she thought.  It's about what you know.  And you either love that landscape you were born into or hate it and move elsewhere.  But it never leaves you, that first geography." (p 200)

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How to Love Your Neighbor by Sophie Sullivan ~ a Review

by MK French

Grace is finishing school, working odd jobs, and has a fixer upper home, eager to have a place to belong. Noah Jansen lives next door and wants to expand by buying the cottage next door. She won't sell, and the two engage in an all out feud.

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How to Stitch an American Dream by Jenny Doan ~ a Review

by Susan Roberts

In her new memoir, How to Stitch an American Dream, readers will discover the behind-the-scenes success story of the Missouri Star Quilt Company and Jenny’s remarkable journey to overcome hardship, claim the abundance of family, and ignite the power of giving—all while revitalizing a small town along the way.

Jenny is now giving her fans, the business world, and moms of all ages (and grandmas too!) what they’ve been asking for: the full story of her journey, from her humble beginnings as a homeschooling mom, to founding MSQC in her fifties, through the remarkable success and inspiration she’s so well-known for today.

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Take a Break With These 5 Fantasy Novels

by MK French

January is full of great fantasy new releases. This month can fill very long as we come off the holidays and face some of the coldest days of the year. If you are needing to take a break from everything and escape into a different world, these fantasy novels are just the ticket.

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5 Audiobooks to Help You Read More Books

by Donna Huber

Is one of your New Year's resolutions to read more books? I greatly exceeded my reading goal last year because I increased the number of audiobooks I was listening to. I was already listening to audiobooks while working, but I made a point of instead of having the TV playing in the background, I would listen to a book while I cleaned the house, cooked dinner, etc. It's amazing how many hours a day you can fit in an audiobook. If you are wanting to give audiobooks a chance, I have a few you might want to give a try.

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The Wedding Setup by Sonali Dev ~ a Review

by MK French

Seven years ago, Ayesha Shetty's brother died. At that moment, she put away her wild girl tendencies and became the dutiful daughter her mother needed her to be, taking on her brother's role in the family business. Her friend's wedding is just the escape she needs, but her mother is set on fixing her up. Ayesha soon sees Emmitt Hughes, her brother's best friend and the man she once was willing to give up family duties for. What will her choice be now?

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The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain ~ a Review

by Susan Roberts

A community’s past sins rise to the surface. The Last House on the Street when two women, a generation apart, find themselves bound by tragedy and an unsolved, decades-old mystery.

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3 Books for Fans of Thrillers

by MK French

Thrillers are fun any time of the year, but they seem particularly great for cold winter nights. Perhaps it is the early darkness, the chill in the air, or the cozy blanket you grip tightly during the particular tense moments. If you are looking for an awesome thriller for your winter night, I have a crime thriller, a historical thriller, and a young adult thriller to recommend today.

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Fixed: The Fine Art of Problem Solving by Amy E. Herman ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

Fixed was the last book I read in 2021. It would be an excellent read if you made any New Year's resolutions about improving workplace or personal relationships. If perception, situational awareness, and problem-solving are part of your job or as a volunteer, then you will want to pick up this book as well.

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Kindred by Alechia Dow ~ a Review

by MK French

Joy Abara is a poor commoner mind linked to Duke Felix Hamdi. In their interplanetary kingdom, minds are linked from birth between classes, allowing everyone to have a say. But the royal family is publicly killed and Felix is framed for their murders. The pair had been kept apart for years, but now are on the run together. Rather than looking at any of the kingdom's civilized worlds, they head for a backwater planet without technology... Earth.

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The Girl from Paris by Ella Carey ~ a Review

by Susan Roberts

The Girl from Paris is set in Paris and in New York City. It begins in 1918 as World War I is close to ending but the devastation from the German artillery continues to make it unsafe in Paris. 

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Honor by Thrity Umrigar ~ a Review

by MK French

Smita returns to India to cover the story of Meena, a Hindu woman attacked by her family and village for marrying a Muslim man. She never planned to return from the United States, and here she must face a society where tradition matters more than love or individual needs. Smita has her own painful secrets and is drawn to Mohan, an Indian man she meets on assignment. Meena’s fate hangs in the balance, and Smita tries to save her.

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Don't Miss These Two Books

by Susan Roberts

There were so many great books published in 2021. So before we get very far into 2022, I wanted to share a couple of them that you might have missed.

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The Last Dance of the Debutante by Julia Kelly ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

It is starting to be a habit to start the year reading a new book by Julia Kelly. But let me tell you, it is a great way to start the year.  

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Digging Up Love by Chandra Blumberg ~ a Review & Excerpt

by MK French

Alisha Blake creates amazing desserts for her grandfather's shop in rural Illinois, dreaming of opening her own in Chicago. A dinosaur bone in her grandparents' backyard brings paleontologist Quentin Harris, recovering from a painful breakup. The attraction is real, but Alisha is scared to fall in love and Quentin wants to make a name for himself in a competitive field.

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The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water by Erin Bartels ~ a Review

by Susan Roberts

"Once there was a girl who could breathe under water.  She spent so much time under water she discovered it became harder and harder to breathe air and walk across the hot sand.  Eventually she could not come out of the water at all.  And the people she left on land began to forget her." (p 284)

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2 Enjoyable Romantic Suspense Novels

by MK French

Happy New Year! If you saw the new year in last night then you might just want to curl up with a blanket and book all day. I have a couple of romantic suspense novels that are quick reads that would be perfect for a day on the couch.

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