About This Blog
I dare say I’m your basic, garden-variety bookworm. I love to read, and always have. Reading isn’t just a hobby for me; it’s a passion. My late husband could certainly attest to just how much I read!
Even back in school, I found ways to squeeze in a little extra reading. I would listen to the teacher while secretly keeping a book open on my lap. Some things never change!
These days, my reading tastes are as varied as ever. One day, I might be curled up with a contemporary romance, and the next, exploring a science fiction romance. And then there are the cookbooks! I enjoy discovering new recipes and ideas in those, too.
You’ll also find book tours and spotlights here. Why? Because what better way is there to discover interesting new authors and books to add to my ever-growing To-Be-Read pile?
Whether you’re looking for your next favorite book, discovering an unfamiliar author, or simply browsing for something interesting to read, I’m glad you’re here.
So settle in, enjoy a little quiet time, and let’s discover some good books together!
Deep Fried Homicide: Donut Mystery #13 (The Donut Mysteries)
From New York Times Bestseller Jessica BeckDonut Mystery 13, Deep Fried Homicide When Suzanne’s boyfriend, Jake, is shot in the line of duty, he comes to April Springs to recuperate. The only problem is the that the man Jake was trying to capture has a partner, a very bad…
Fenway Park: A Salute to the Coolest, Cruelest, Longest-Running Major League Baseball Stadium in America
A centennial celebration of the Boston Red Sox’s home stadium and the city’s historical landmark. Fenway Park evokes a team and a sport that have become more synonymous with a city’s identity than any stadium or arena in the country. The park’s instantly recognizable confines have seen some of…
Baghdad Noir (Akashic Noir)
This unique anthology of Iraqi noir fiction collects fourteen original stories of crime, conspiracy, regret, and revenge in the capital of Iraq. The centuries-old city of Baghdad has known many rulers, many troubles, and many crimes. But while most Iraqis would agree that their life has always been noir,…
Finding Zaide
Finding ZaideKim DeisterPublication date: October 19th 2026Genres: Adult, Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance Life had gotten comfortable for Amara Addison, maybe too comfortable. Fabulous job, great friends, even an amazing ex-boyfriend who was her ride or die for life. Then Zaide Rossi sauntered into her life and suddenly everything changed. But…
Sweet Suspects (Donut Shop Mysteries Book 12)
New From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! Donut 12, Sweet Suspects Suzanne and Grace must track down a killer when one of their old classmates is murdered at their high school reunion. There are plenty of suspects gathered back together in April Springs for the big event,…
Safe Haven #CoverReveal
Safe HavenHazel St. Lewis(Fury Verse: Volume 1, #3)Publication date: December 2026Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Dark Romance, Romance He knows my name. He knows I loved Blackwood. But he still knows nothing at all. For ten years, I’ve hunted the monsters who destroyed my life. For ten years, I was the…
