Category Archives: Giveaway

Upcoming Beach Read from Jill Mansell

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

This is my first Jill Mansell read, although I do not know why as I am always adoring of her book covers.  But no matter how long it took me to get here, I am here thrilled to be part … Continue reading →

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Book Tour Stop & Giveaway – THE RAILWAY MAN’S WIFE

Posted on April 25, 2016 by

Ashley Hay is the author of THE RAILWAY MAN’S WIFE that is finding a new audience stateside following the recognition and accolades it received in both Australia and the U.K.  Hay’s novel drew me to it each and every day even thought at times … Continue reading →

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CLUTCH: See what is inside this book.

Posted on November 23, 2015 by

CLUTCH is by Lisa Becker and am delighted to feature it with a special giveaway. When Lisa tweeted me about doing a feature I said yes for four reasons. One, very brave thing to do; she has written a novel … Continue reading →

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On Tour with THE SECRET OF PEMBROOKE PARK

Posted on February 24, 2015 by

Always a fan of Jane Austen books and those imagining what the stories might look like if they went on and on.  I am so grateful for those imagining minds. THE SECRET OF PEMBROOKE PARK is from Julie Klassen and … Continue reading →

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Clever Book that Holds Many Cures

Posted on December 14, 2014 by

THE NOVEL CURE FROM ABANDONMENT TO ZESTLESSNESS: 751 BOOKS TO CURE WHAT AILS YOU  by Ella Bethoud and Susan Elderkin from Penguin Books is a Physicians Desk Reference but for novels.  Completely jealous that Bethoud and Elderkin thought of this … Continue reading →

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Mysteries That Take You To The South of France

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

DEATH IN THE VINES is the third installment of Verlaque & Bonnet Provençal Mystery series. The town of Aix-en-Provence in the South of France is charming on its face but wine is disappearing and the body count is growing. The policeman … Continue reading →

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Love From a Different Angle

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

THERE ONCE LIVED A GIRL WHO SEDUCED HER SISTER’S HUSBAND, AND HE HANGED HIMSELF Love Stories By Ludmilla Petrushevskaya Translated with an Introduction by Anna Summers This was a departure from anything I had known or thought I could be … Continue reading →

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A Read That Touches the Senses + Special Giveaway Delights

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

PEACHES FOR FATHER FRANCIS Written by: Joanne Harris Published by: Viking I was drawn to the jacket of this book before I realized that is was a return to the French village of Lansquenet with the irrepressible Vianne Rocher.   If you do not … Continue reading →

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A Provencal Mystery You Do Not Want to Miss

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

MURDER IN THE RUE DUMAS by M.L. Longworth is the second installment of A Verlaque & Bonnet Provencal Mystery series.  This time L’Universite d’Aix theology department politics supplies the backdrop for murder.  As Longworth is a resident of Aix-en-Province in the South of … Continue reading →

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In Honor of “Are You There Judy? It’s me, Tayari”

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

This post is inspired by the upcoming Algonquin Book Club’s next program on Tuesday, June 19th at 7:00PM EST.  The great news is you can join this book club no matter where you are located, just hop on the webcast:  … Continue reading →

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