The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
CBR Bingo: wealth, because this entire book is a monument to the wealth of J.P. Morgan A book suggested for IRL Book Group! This is a work of historical fiction, about the woman hired by JP Morgan to build out the collection of the Morgan Library. Belle da Costa Greene was a white-passing Black … [Read more]
And Then There Were Bun by Vivien Chien
Please note that I received this book via NetGalley. This did not impact the rating or review. I am going to start off that this is going to go a little ranty. And it's because this cozy mystery decided to downplay some real world things going on and it set me off. And it has to do with the … [Read more]
A Forest, A Family, A Harbor, A Home by Nikki McClure
The Things We Hold by Vanessa Lewis-Porter and Cornelius Van Wright
I honestly debated putting these two books together in one review. They are both about homes, but each with a radically different direction. One is about the closeness of home and family, while the other deals with homelessness and family. The only similarty is that both are future publications and … [Read more]
Mina and the Monster by Silvia Romeral Andrés
No, Mina and the Monster by Silvia Romeral Andrés is not: OMG WOW BEST BOOK. No, but what I am saying is: That's so cute. That is sweet. And even though Mina is a bit precocious, I like her. She’s spunky.” (It’s funny how a little twist here and there can change that perspective of “bratty” … [Read more]
Haiku Cats by C B Fraser
One two three four five You will get some fabulous Cat hilarity When you read Haiku Cats by C B Fraser. Okay, that is not the best haiku ever written (but hopefully not the worst…). But regardless, if you like cats then you NEED this adorable, cute, clever, fun and perfect … [Read more]
Ege and Avra by Evgenia Mantikas and Elifgul Buyukoral
The Autumn releases come at the busy time of the year as it is pre-holidays. And some years what you will find is good and other years not as much. But Fall of 2026 will be filled with new publications. And some really good ones too, like Ege and Avra. Publisher description says it is a story … [Read more]
