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Cozy Mystery Week:How to Murder a Millionaire: A Blackbird Sisters Mystery by Nancy Martin

Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages Publisher: Signet (October 1, 2002) ISBN-10: 0451207246 Source: Personal copy When Nora Blackbird’s parents flee the country, evading tax-collectors, they leave Nora and her sisters with mounds of debt. Their property is divided among the three Blackbird sisters: Emma … Continue reading

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Cozy Mystery Week Day 2: Rosemary and Crime by Gail Oust

Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Minotaur Books (December 17, 2013) ISBN-10: 1250011043 Source: Publisher Piper Prescott, recently divorced, opted to use all the money she received in the settlement to follow her lifelong dream: opening a spice shop, Spice it Up!, … Continue reading

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Kicking Off Cozy Mystery Week: Family Skeleton Series by Leigh Perry

I’m thrilled that Cozy Mystery Week is finally here! Honestly, I use this feature as an excuse to make time to discover new cozy mystery series as well as give some attention to some of my long-time favorites! Today, we’re … Continue reading

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2013 Thankfully Reading Weekend: The Wrap-Up

Ahhh…yet another Thankfully Reading Weekend comes to a close! While I didn’t get nearly as much reading accomplished as I planned, I did enjoy the time spent with my boys creating new  traditions and memories. As you wrap up your … Continue reading

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2013 Thankfully Reading Weekend: Day 3

It’s day three of Thankfully Reading Weekend!  How did everyone do yesterday? We put up our tree yesterday so I didn’t get as much reading accomplished as I would love liked but I hope to make up for that today! … Continue reading

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2013 Thankfully Reading Weekend: Day 2

It’s day two of Thankfully Reading Weekend!  How did everyone do yesterday? Full stomachs, plenty of reading time…sounds like bliss to me! I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to a day of reading at home, avoiding the … Continue reading

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2013 Thankfully Reading Weekend: The Kickoff

It’s time!! This is the official kick off post for Thankfully Reading!  Instead of braving the crowds and shopping this weekend, we’re spending our time curled up with a book! Not starting your Thankfully Reading Weekend until tomorrow or Saturday? … Continue reading

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Review: Speak of the Devil by Allison Leotta

Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: Touchstone; First Edition edition (August 6, 2013) ISBN-10: 145164485X Source: Author D.C. sex-crimes prosecutor Anna Curtis barely has time to celebrate her recent engagement before she’s called in to investigate a horrific crime.  A group of … Continue reading

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Review: Adé: A Love Story by Rebecca Walker

Hardcover: 128 pages Publisher: Little A / New Harvest (October 29, 2013) ISBN-10: 054414922X Source: Publisher A nineteen-year-old college student and her friend, Miriam,  embark on a trip to Africa. The unnamed narrator’s life is forever altered upon arriving in … Continue reading

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Review: Cut to the Bone: A Body Farm Novel by Jefferson Bass

Series: Body Farm Novel Hardcover: 368 pages Publisher: William Morrow (September 24, 2013) ISBN-10: 0062262300 Source: Publisher It’s the summer of 1992.  Dr. Bill Brockton is the head of the University of Tennessee’s Anthropology Department.  After having his credibility tested … Continue reading

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