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Major Bricket and the Circus Corpse: A Major Bricket Mystery is the first book in a new series by Simon Brett, an enjoyable cosy. 4★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds by Jennifer Moorman is an enjoyable time-travel romance. 4★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Jasper Cliff by AA Josh Kemp is a dark Australian gothic tale set in a tiny, outback town in the Pilbara. Very atmospheric and tense. review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Two good nonfiction options for younger readers:1. What to Do When Your Temper Flares, 2nd Edition: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Anger by Dawn Huebner
A great and practical guide book for kids (as well as adults) who wish to learn how to manage their temper in a better way.
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2. Remarkable Women: Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About Amazing Women! by Eric Huang
An interesting and inspiring compilation of amazing women throughout the ages.
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Black Woods, Blue Sky is a tragic love story with a mythical element set in the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Highly recommended, especially if you enjoyed the author's previous novel The Snow Child.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica StanleyMy review 5 stars:
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Pictures of You by Emma GreyMy review 5 stars:
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Keen gardeners might enjoy this cosy from Jill Johnson, The Woman in the Garden. 4★s and I'll have an eye out for #2 in the Professor Eustacia Rose Mystery series.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Family Behind the Walls by Shari J. Ryanhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks 24/1 2★
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Murder Road by Simone St. James is a suspenseful murder mystery with a gothic touch.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
End of Story by A.J. Finn is mystery, maybe murder, two unreliable narrators, and a very slow start. 4★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden
Good for the historical fiction, below par for the fantasy.
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Whispers in the Kalahari by B.G. Netteltonhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of Dreaming of Flight by Catherine Ryan Hyde
5 stars
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My review of The House at Flynn's Crossing by Elisabeth Rose
3 stars
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Time Spent With A Cat is a short novella by Aussie author Chuck McKenzie. A fun read that manages to feature sci-fi, murder, mystery, and a talking cat. 4.5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Little French Village of Book Lovers by Nina George 26/1 2★
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Keep It in the Family by John MarrsMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Paris Dancer: The emotional and inspiring historical novel to look out for in 2025!
by Nicola Rayner and my review.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell is an excellent debut novel, which explores the difficulties an Irish woman faces trying to take her children and leave her emotionally abusive husband to start a new life. Moving and life affirming.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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A great historical crime fiction based on an actual gang of female thieves. Had the final quarter been better, this would have rated even higher for me.
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