The Personal Assistant by Kimberly Belle ~ a Review

by Susan Roberts

A deeply addictive thriller exploring the dark side of the digital world when a mommy-blogger’s assistant goes missing.  

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Holiday Buying Guide 2022

by Donna Huber

We have stuffed ourselves with turkey and now trees are going up so it means it is time for my annual guide to the best books to buy for the reader on your gift giving list. I've read 136 books so far this year but only 15 earned 5 stars from me (not including a few beloved reads). They fall mainly into two broad categories - historical fiction and crime fiction - not surprising since those are my favorite genres. I do have some books of nonfiction and other genres to recommend as well.

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The Red Scholar's Wake by Aliette de Bodard ~ a Review

by MK French

Tech scavenger Xích Si is captured by pirates of the Red Banner, and their leader, Rice Fish, surprisingly offers Xích Si marriage. Both would benefit from the deal: Xích Si needs protection and Rice Fish needs a technical expert to investigate the death of her first wife, the Red Scholar. That should have been all to the arrangement, but feelings develop as the war against piracy continues and their own investigation reveals more than they bargained for. Their business arrangement has evolved into something much more personal.

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Virginia Vineyards series by Ashley Farley ~ a Series Review

by Susan Roberts

 

Ashley Farley writes books about women for women. Her characters are mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives facing real-life issues.

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Dashing Through the Snowbirds by Donna Andrews ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

It's Christmastime in Caerphilly! It is busier than usual for Meg as she is hosting a dozen Canadian computer programmers who are working on a project with her brother's company.  When the boss of the Canadian company is found murdered there is no shortage of suspects as he wasn't well-liked by anyone. But the motive may be more than just a disgruntled employee working through the holidays. Can Meg solve the murder and save Christmas for everyone?

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Children's Books for the Youngest Readers

by MK French

With Thanksgiving this week, you may have kids home from school and need to find some quiet activities to keep them entertained. And if you aren't celebrating Thanksgiving this week, then this will give you a head start on collecting ideas for the upcoming winter holidays. Check out these entertaining children's books you can pull out for them.

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The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

Maggie Banks has been floating through life, not quite sure where she fits in. When her friend Rochelle asks her to fill in at Cobblestone Books while Rochelle is on maternity leave Maggie jumps at the chance to make a little money and get out her parents' house - even if it's only for a couple of months. Bell River is dedicated to all things Edward Bell -  a famous author who wrote a book at the bookstore. There are a lot of rules to protect the image of Edward Bell. Unfortunately, Maggie isn't very good at following rules.

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