ARC Review: “A Flicker of a Doubt,” by Daryl Wood Gerber
Hi all, and happy “late ARC Sunday!” I am so sorry for my absence. It has been a rough couple of weeks, but the show must go on! A Flicker of a Doubt by Daryl Wood Gerber is the fourth book in the Fairy Garden Mystery, which is always a delightful time for light reading (reviews for books one and two). While this installation may not be my favorite, still a fun series. So without further…
ARC Review: “The London Séance Society,” by Sarah Penner
Happy almost publish day! I was given Sarah Penner’s The London Séance Society as an ARC after falling in love with her first book The Lost Apothecary (thank you, Harlequin and Netgalley!) While Society was less my style than Apothecary, I still can’t wait to talk all about it!
From the Publisher:
From the author of the sensational bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes a spellbinding tale about…
ARC Review: “The Writing Retreat,” by Julia Bartz
Hi all, and happy Valentines Day! Everyone “celebrates” slightly different (I for one and seeing Book of Mormon with the hubby), but know that I love you all on this delightful week. One of the books I was looking forward to reading around the “holiday” was The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz, which comes out February 20th. So when I won the ARC from Netgalley and Emily Bestler /Atria Books, I was…
ARC Review: “Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries” by Heather Fawcett
ARC Review: “Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries” by Heather Fawcett
Happy 2023! It is one week into the new year, and I love starting it off right with an on time ARC! Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett was one of my favorite ARCs last year (so much that I couldn’t wait to 2023 to read it!), and I can’t wait to receive my hard copy this week! Thank you, Netgalley and Random House, for this amazing opportunity!
From the Publisher:
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Book Review: “The Bachelor and the Bride,” by Sarah M. Eden
Book Review: “The Bachelor and the Bride,” by Sarah M. Eden
Merriest of holidays to all who celebrated this week, and wishing everyone a healthy, safe, and quiet (at least, that’s what I need!) new year. I finished my 2022 reading goal number (60!) as of October, and ever since, reading has been pure gravy. On the one hand, I love challenges, and I have learned over the years to set normal goals. On the other hand, it feels stressful and sets arbitrary…
ARC Review: “Witcha Gonna Do?” by Avery Flynn
ARC Review: “Witcha Gonna Do?” by Avery Flynn
Hey witches! I have discovered my new favorite genre of the year: witchy smut romance. It makes perfect sense really – the advent and current modernization of the romance genre, combined with witches (since general “paranormal” romance had its heyday in the mid-2000s) makes for refreshingly modern, sexy, fun romances that are female forward. Avery Flynn’s Witcha Gonna Do? was certainly no…
ARC Review: “Never Rescue a Rogue,” by Virginia Heath
ARC Review: “Never Rescue a Rogue,” by Virginia Heath
Hello party readers! I had the great pleasure of being chosen to read the ARC for Never Rescue a Rogue, Virginia Heath’s second book in the Merriwell series (thank you, Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press!) Rogue picks up not too long after the events of Never Fall for your Fiancée, and is even more delightful than the last. So without further ado…
From the Publisher:
Virginia Heath’s Never Rescue…
It was a spooky 60 plus degrees on the Nissequogue River today. #thisishalloween 🎃 (at Nissequogue River State Park)
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ARC Review: “The Woman in the Library,” by Sulari Gentill
ARC Review: “The Woman in the Library,” by Sulari Gentill
Hello happy readers! I am again late on an ARC, but feel this may work in my favor. The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill is an atmospheric, meta novel that has just enough creeping dread to make it a great fall read, despite its June release date. Thank you, Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press, for this amazing opportunity!
From the Publisher:
In every person’s story, there is something to…
ARC Review: “A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons,” by Kate Khavari
ARC Review: “A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons,” by Kate Khavari
Hello friends, and welcome to my newest installation of “late ARCs!” This week we have A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari, out now as of June, a delightful debut of murder and academia set in 1920s England. Here was a refreshing murder, with heroine botanist Saffron finding herself investigating a murder to clear her mentor’s name, which she was present for. I am so happy…
ARC Review: “Soul Taken,” by Patricia Briggs
ARC Review: “Soul Taken,” by Patricia Briggs
Happy (two days after) release day to all Mercy Thompson fans! I received the ARC for “Soul Taken,” book thirteen in the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs, and I was over the moon. The Mercy Thompson series is one of my favorite urban fantasy series, and book one (Moon Called) may be the first UA book I have ever read. It was the start of a beautiful relationship. Soul Taken, while quieter…
It’s been a while. Here’s a gratuitous picture of Watson.
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ARC Review: “The Vanishing Type,” by Ellery Adams
ARC Review: “The Vanishing Type,” by Ellery Adams
Hello all, and welcome to today’s issue of “late ARCs.” Up today is the newest Secret, Book and Scone Society installation, The Vanishing Type by Ellery Adams. Ellery Adams is a queen in the cozy mystery sphere, and this is by far my favorite series by her. It features a book store, baked goods, best friends, and murder – what more can you ask for? Add in a small dollop of magical realism (main…
ARC Review: “How to Book a Murder,” by Cynthia Kuhn
ARC Review: “How to Book a Murder,” by Cynthia Kuhn
Another day, another late ARC. However, How to Book a Murder by Cynthia Kuhn was worth the wait, and I loved reading this Halloween-themed cozy in the heat of summer when I need to promise of fall spookies. So thank you, Netgalley and Crooked Lane Books for another delightful read!
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To help save her family’s floundering Colorado bookstore, Starlit Bookshop, newly minted Ph.D.…
Quick PSA: Support your local indie bookstores
Quick PSA: Support your local indie bookstores
We are all guilty of it – buying from Amazon regardless of the other options at our fingertips. It is quick, convenient, and frankly one of the most comprehensive places to buy both physical and e-books (and if you use Amazon Smile, you may even get to help a charity along the way).
However, with the recent e-book return policy controversy and general awfulness to small businesses, it is always…
