Nothing says “summer” more than the loud, happy voices of folks both young and old as they stroll through the fairgrounds and carnivals. Children excitedly tug on their parent’s arm and point to fun rides while musicians, clowns and other entertainers leisurely work...
That Summer by Jennifer Weiner
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NY Times bestselling author, Jennifer Weiner, gives us yet another “slow summer burn” with her newest release, That Summer. It’s a story about two women named Diana – and both are leading very different lives. This well-paced tale hooks you right upfront with the...
Oldies Vault: Happy & Silly Oldies
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Through the decades, happy and downright silly songs filled the airwaves, tugging at our hearts and sticking in our heads with their infectious beats or lyrics. Some absolutely made no sense at all – what the heck was a Do Wah Diddy and what did it do? And who did...
Roaring With Attitude
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Whether you are retired, semi-retired or still working, your days can get pretty busy — maybe even out of control busy. Some days I find my TO DO list is so long, that even a legal size tablet sheet of paper isn’t enough! For those days when I have deadlines...
The Lost Gallows by John Dickson Carr
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Not only is The Lost Gallows another lost gem from the early 1930’s – but this one is going down as one of my favorite mysteries of all time. Anyone who enjoys the old Sherlock Holmes movies or books will be in 7th heaven with this solid, whodunit tale with a quiet...
From The Oldies Vault: Happy Music
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Spring is in the air – summer is right around the corner – things in general are looking “up!” Time to step into the Oldies Vault for some Happy Music!
The Blackbyrds were an American rhythm and blues/jazz-funk fusion group hailing from Washington, DC in 1973. They...
Murder At The Beacon Bakeshop by Darci Hannah
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Murder At The Beacon Bakeshop by Darci Hannah is the first in her new Beacon Bakeshop Mystery series. This is one of my favorite new series debuts – ever!
Lindsey Bakewell is a successful investment banker in NYC. But then she finds out that her upscale restaurant...
Experi-MINT
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There’s an overwhelming freshness when it comes to spring! While I love the sweet fragrances of hyacinths and lilies of the valley that fill the air, there’s something soothing and wonderful when it comes to the smell of fresh mint plants.
With so many varieties of...