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All Fall Down
All Fall Down
Author: Jennifer Weiner
Book Type: Audio CD
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/10/2017


This book will make you realize how easy it is for people to get hooked on prescription drugs. The typical mother trying to do it all: take care of a whinny daughter, a full time job and elderly parents! Who hasn't been there and if there is something to take the edge off, so much the better. It doesn't take long for her to realize there is no easy way and getting out from the clutches of the drugs is even more difficult. Great story.


The Chocolate Falcon Fraud (Chocoholic, Bk 15)
The Chocolate Falcon Fraud (Chocoholic, Bk 15)
Author: JoAnna Carl
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/20/2017


I enjoy this series - not as complex as some of the earlier books, but still a good read!


Death in the Stacks (Library Lover, Bk 8)
Death in the Stacks (Library Lover, Bk 8)
Author: Jenn McKinlay
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 14
Review Date: 1/5/2020


Good read - I really have become attached to the members of the Briar Creek's library and it was like getting together with old friends. A bit surprised with the ending, but that is why I enjoy this series. YEAH


Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers (Tara Holloway, Bk 5)
Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers (Tara Holloway, Bk 5)
Author: Diane Kelly
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 27
Review Date: 12/1/2019


I enjoy reading cozy mysteries that come as a series. I feel like I begin to know the characters. This series has been very enjoyable to me, the characters are likeable and seems down to earth. Looking forward to the next one.


Death, Taxes, and Sweet Potato Fries (Tara Holloway, Bk 11)
Death, Taxes, and Sweet Potato Fries (Tara Holloway, Bk 11)
Author: Diane Kelly
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 5/8/2020


Have read every book in this series and have enjoyed them all.


The Devil's Punchbowl (Penn Cage, Bk 3) (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Review Date: 4/1/2014


I could not make it past the first CD. The reader is so difficult to understand and his voice goes down to a whisper in some places. I was looking forward to listenting to this book, but the reader did not complitment the author's efforts.


Dyeing Up Loose Ends (Knitting Mystery, Bk 16)
Dyeing Up Loose Ends (Knitting Mystery, Bk 16)
Author: Maggie Sefton
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/22/2020


I love the characters in this series, especially the friendships that have developed over the years. I assume this is the last book in the series and a nice job was done in tying up loose ends of the various character's lives.


Geared for the Grave (Cycle Path, Bk 1)
Geared for the Grave (Cycle Path, Bk 1)
Author: Duffy Brown
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/9/2021


I am almost finished with this book. I do like the location, but not crazy about all the characters. It does give an insider look at the famous island off the coast of Michigan.


Glitter Bomb (Scrapbooking Mystery, Bk 15)
Glitter Bomb (Scrapbooking Mystery, Bk 15)
Author: Laura Childs, Terrie Farley Moran
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 13
Review Date: 9/22/2020


Thoroughly enjoyed this installment of the Scrapbooking mysteries. Laura's books whisk me away to New Orleans and one can almost smell the delicious foods cooking and the street sounds. This book kept me guessing until the end. Good to catch up with the usual characters in her books!


Hitting the Books (Library Lover's, Bk 9)
Hitting the Books (Library Lover's, Bk 9)
Author: Jenn McKinlay
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/22/2020
Helpful Score: 1


Always love a new book by Jenn McKinlay, easy to follow and a manageable list of characters. I really love reading the cozy mysteries and meeting up with "old friends" in the book. The author is excellent in showing the growth of each character over the years.


A Just Clause (Booktown, Bk 11)
A Just Clause (Booktown, Bk 11)
Author: Lorna Barrett
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 5/15/2020


I enjoy books from Lorna Barrett and this one is no exception.


Long Time No See (Judith Singer, Bk 2) (Audio CD) (Abridged)
Long Time No See (Judith Singer, Bk 2) (Audio CD) (Abridged)
Author: Susan Isaacs
Book Type: Audio CD
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/10/2013


This was a good book that kept my attention to the very end! I recall thinking "I didn't see that coming"! I am not a big fan of authors reading their own books, but Susan does a good job.


More Than You Know
More Than You Know
Author: Nan Parson Rossiter
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 8
Review Date: 5/23/2013


This was a wonderful and inspiring book. It is one of those books, that when you finish it, you hold to your chest and let go with a sigh of satisfaction. Loved it!


Murder by Mocha (Coffeehouse, Bk 10)
Murder by Mocha (Coffeehouse, Bk 10)
Author: Cleo Coyle
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 10/30/2013


I love Cleo's Coffeehouse books - not always predictible.


Only Skein Deep (Knitting Mystery, Bk 15)
Only Skein Deep (Knitting Mystery, Bk 15)
Author: Maggie Sefton
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 1/5/2020


I like Maggie Sefton's books, but this book did disappoint. The mystery takes a back seat to the pregnancy and the various members of the knitting shop. So many unanswered questions regarding the murder - sigh, hopefully the next one will be better.


Parchment and Old Lace (Scrapbooking Mystery, Bk 13)
Parchment and Old Lace (Scrapbooking Mystery, Bk 13)
Author: Laura Childs, Terrie Farley Moran
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 11
Review Date: 7/21/2017


All my favorite characters included, plus some new ones. Great read.


Ripped From the Pages (Bibliophile, Bk 9)
Ripped From the Pages (Bibliophile, Bk 9)
Author: Kate Carlisle
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 11/27/2018


I really enjoy this series, it is fascinating what can be discovered in old books and the talent it takes to restore them. I also like that the location changed up in this book and I adore Brooklyn's parents!


Scratchgravel Road: A Mystery (Josie Gray Mysteries)
Scratchgravel Road: A Mystery (Josie Gray Mysteries)
Author: Tricia Fields
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 3/10/2017


I just discovered this author and am really enjoying her books. I liked how she doesn't overwhelm the reader with too many characters - but just includes those that add value to the story line.


What to Do When Someone Dies
What to Do When Someone Dies
Author: Nicci French
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 1/2/2020


It was very easy to get caught up in this books. What would WE do if we find our husband has been killed in a car accident with an unknown woman. Do we accept what we are told or do we look deeper - but looking deeper can give others we are MAD. A very enjoyable read.


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