The first in the Sean Duffy series (#SeriesLove2025). Duffy is a Catholic detective in Protestant N. Ireland during The Troubles. This was a great start to the series and Duffy is a complex character. I look forward to more in the series. Gerald Doyle was a fabulous narrator of the audiobook.

My first finish for #14Books14Weeks2025

Here is my June #readyourebooks list. I managed to get two off last month, hoping for the same this month.

My June #bookspin list

Who knew I‘d get so emotional during a book about a dead assassin?!?. #SundayFunday

I‘ll be participating in #jumpstartsummer hosted by @TheSpineView

Pictured is my tentative TBR

Another wonderful addition to the Gaslight Mystery Series (#SeriesLove2025). This time Sarah and Frank are involved in the murder of a young Italian immigrant. Looking forward to the next one.

My #14Books14Weeks list. This was so much fun to put together, and I am super excited to get to all of these (hopefully 😊).

This was so much fun! A locked room rom-com mystery (who knew that was a thing?). I enjoyed the interactions between the two MCs, the locked room mystery and the relationship mystery. I‘ll definitely try another Ally Carter novel.

My May #ReadYourEbooks list

May #bookspin

This books make me think of spring… of finding a new place for yourself… of finding a renewal of an old desire… of finding purpose

#SundayFunday

When they switch audio narrators for no reason in the middle of a series. It feels like an imposter is invading the series. #SundayFunday

The 7th book in the Undead series (#SeriesLove2025) was a major shift in the series. This was darker than the previous entries. I am giving it a so-so because it wasn‘t what I was expecting. I will read the next book and see if I want to finish the series.

My #Readyourebooks list for April

My #bookspin list for April 2025

“The Very Secret Society of Witches met on the third Thursday of every third month, but that was just about the only thing that never changed.”

#FirstLineFridays

I‘m a bit behind on reviews, so I‘m going to try and catch up this week.

Another great Matthew Shardlake novel (#SeriesLove2025) for #ShardlakeBR. Shardlake and Barak are after a most sinister killer who taunts them along the way. Meanwhile Henry VIII is in pursuit of Catherine Parr.

I‘ve lost several books to those who don‘t return. I now have a select list of 4 that I will lend books to, both my parents being on that list as well as two book loving friends. I‘ve learned my lesson.

#SundayFunday

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

“I have to admit, it was a lovely wedding.”

I was happy to return to the All Souls world. Diane travels to Ravenswood to meet her Proctor relatives and decide on whether she wants to pursue higher magic. We meet several Proctors along the way, some characters from the past return (both good and bad) and the relationship between Matthew and Diana evolves and strengthens.

Excellent narration by Jennifer Ikeda.

My March #Readyourebooks list. I got through two last month, hoping for the same this month. Thanks for getting me to read my ebooks @CBee

My #bookspin list for March

I hope your move goes well this weekend @TheAromaofBooks

If I‘m in a reading slump, I usually go to an old favorite, like the tagged or a favorite genre (cozy mystery or golden age mystery). With any luck, one of the two will kick things back in for me.

Great question @BookmarkTavern I enjoyed seeing the different ways readers deal with a slump.

#SundayFunday on Monday (again 🙄).

This was a low pick for me. The story of Nora Beady, who is brought into the home of Dr. Croft after her family has died due to cholera. Dr. Croft sees the potential in Nora and teaches her the medical sciences.

I liked Nora and her story, but the novel dragged in parts. I felt Nora‘s connection to Dr. Croft and Mrs. Pruitt, but struggled with her “romantic” relationships. There is a sequel, and I‘ll read it to find out what happens to Nora.

#SundayFunday on Monday 😊

I‘ve read this short novella several times and each time I take something new away from it dependent on my time and circumstances. It‘s dense but worth it.

I haven‘t read The Scarlet Letter, so I‘m not sure if that had an impact on my reading of Hester. I just never really connected with the main characters. I didn‘t always understand their motivations. I enjoyed the characters of Mercy and Zeke and the embroidery information, but overall this wasn‘t really for me.

#LiteraryCrew

So many… especially after the recent #tlt lists posted by @dabbe

I plan on reading the tagged this year for #chunksterchallenge hosted by @Amiable

#SundayFunday

Here is my February list for #readyourebooks. I hope to remove 1-2 this month, didn‘t quite make it last month.

My #bookspin list for February

The prequel to Legends & Lattes (#Seriesread2025) and I loved hearing a bit of Viv‘s backstory. This was wonderful and I enjoyed every minute of it, especially the epilogue. Glad to hear that another book in this universe is coming out this year.

The first book in the Kate Daniels series (#SeriesLove2025). What a world Andrews has built. I love the magic, the take on weres and vampires. And Kate is a badass! I want to be her sidekick 😅. I look forward to reading more of these books in the near future, to find out more about Kate‘s past and how things evolve with Curran.

A low pick for me. The first in the looking glass wars series (#SeriesLove2025). It is a battle between white and black imaginations (Alyss vs Red). There was a lot of world building, and maybe it was because I listened to this, but I had a hard time imagining some of the world 😅. I will still continue the series, but may pick up the print next time.

Thanks for the tag @KadaGul

Thank you for the opportunity Lynn. May you have a joyous 49th birthday. #49bdaygiveaway

My first finish for #auldlangspine2025. This was such a great pick @DGRachel

I loved this world of tea dragons! It made me smile, reflect and appreciate the work the authors put into the story and graphics. I look forward to returning to the tea dragon world.

This was the perfect cozy mystery for the end of the year and my pick for December for #12booksof2024

Thank you for hosting again this year @Andrew65 It is always so fun to see everyone‘s picks, even though it‘s horrible for trying to contain my TBR. I look forward to #12booksof2025

First finish for 2025. This is the second book in the Bakeshop Cozy Mystery Series (#SeriesLive2025). A good continuation of the series. A baking competition comes to Ashland, OR and Jules is talked into being a contestant. It was a fun book, and I look forward to reading more of these series.

My November pick for #12booksin2024

My October pick for #12booksin2024

My September pick for #12booksin2024

An honorable mention goes to Dark Fire by C. J. Sansom, the sequel to my July pick.

My #readyourebooks list for January. Here‘s to reading more of these this year.

My August pick for #12booksin2024 This was an excellent audiobook.

I finished my GR goal yesterday by finishing 2 of my way too many currently reading books (at one point I was at 29 🙄). One of my goals this year is to be more focused in my reading.

My July pick for #12booksin2024

My June pick for #12booksin2024.

My May pick for #12Booksin2024. This was such a great look at the Tower of London Ravens and their care.

My April pick for #12booksin2024

I am in for the #20in4 (but really 5) end of year readathon hosted by @Andrew65

My goal: 20 chapters

#Outwiththeoldinwiththenew

My March pick. Just saw a second book Brigands & Breadknives is due out in November 2025. Can‘t wait.

#12booksof2024

My February pick for #12booksof2024

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. May all find comfort and peace today.