Month: May 2023

From Crime Reads

Megan Abbott, Beware the Woman(Putnam) Megan Abbott goes Rosemary’s Baby! A pregnant woman and her doting husband head to a family retreat in the woods, ready to relax with the knowledge that her father-in-law is a doctor. But a sudden health scare, and the family’s strict supervision of her activities, make the cottage start to feel more like…

May’s Best Psychological Thrillers — CrimeReads

Now out: The Little Flower Shop

This is the second story to take place in a small town named Cemetery; I’m not sure about that name, but I am sure that this is an enjoyable read. This is the kind of book that readers come to knowing that they will get a dose of vicarious happiness by the end.

The main protagonists are Emily who is in her early 40s and a town bachelor named Saul. Emily runs a flower shop (a dream fantasy job for me), while Saul masters barbecuing.

As it turns out, Emily’s community wants more for her so they try to find “the one” for her. Will they succeed or will Emily find her own happy ending? Find out in this pretty delightful read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this title.

It’s the season for: The Wedding Planner (by Danielle Steel)

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Danielle Steel has written an astonishing number of novels and shows no signs of slowing down. Her readers want exactly what she offers and they will be very happy with this new novel in my opinion.

It is a bit of a trope, the wedding planner with her own tricky love life. This is the case for Faith Ferguson. Her services are clamored for even as she has not yet found her own happy ending. Will she finally find her person? Read this one to find out and along the way meet clients, those who help weddings to be special and follow along with some complicated wedding planning.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 02 May 2023

I love to read about each entry in the: Cozy Case Files

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Cozy lovers, this is for you! Here are book summaries, excerpts (generous ones) and author info on forthcoming cozy mysteries from this publisher. Authors include Allison Montclair whose historical mysteries I have enjoyed. I have also liked Carolyn Haines series and the latest is here. Other authors found here are Katherine Schellman, Leonard Goldberg, Meri Allen, Mindy Quigley, Olivia Blacke, Olivia Matthews, Vivien Chien and Korina Moss, plenty to keep a reader busy for a while!

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 23 May 2023

Are you ready for: Mindfulness in Wild Swimming

Meditations on Nature & Flow

by Tessa Wardley

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This series common theme is that mindfulness can be a part of many every day activities. In this title, swimming is the subject while others have been about gardening, baking and knitting. I like the concept that mindfulness can be present in obvious places that are not always considered access points.

I was especially attracted to this title because I am intrigued by everything that I have read about wild swimming. Topics in this book include Taking the Plunge, The Solo Swim, Reflections from the Riverbank and more. There are also further reading suggestions and a number of websites included at the end of the book.

This title is a favorite of mine in this series. I valued the author’s personal reflections and the inspiration that was provided. So, get out your suit, start breathing and enjoy mindfulness in the water…or at least reading about it.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 20 June 2023