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Quick book reviews from a retired librarian

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

They Call Her Regrets

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  What if the scariest thing isn’t a monster—but your own regret? They Call Her Regret  by Channelle Desamours is a creepy, smartly layered ...
Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Dead Man Blues

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  Your ex-wife married your best friend. Now he needs your help solving a murder or two.  Dead Man Blues  by S.D. House is about Dave Hendri...
Monday, February 9, 2026

Murder Bimbo

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  If you’re looking for a narrator you can actually trust, keep scrolling because  Murder Bimbo  is designed to lie to your face.  Rebecca N...
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

When I Kill You

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  How far would you go to prove a killer is hiding in plain sight and what happens when, fourteen years later, that same shadow starts follo...
Monday, February 2, 2026

Rose Dhu

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  Rich people, dark secrets, and a disappearance that’ll keep you guessing.  In high-society Savannah, money doesn’t just talk. It hides bod...
Saturday, January 31, 2026

January Reading Wrap Up

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  January was a surprisingly strong reading month, especially on audio. A lot of solid four-star reads, a few true standouts, and only one t...
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Superfan

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  What happens when fandom stops being a refuge and starts becoming a trap? Superfan  by Jenny Tinghui Zhang is a sharp, emotionally charged...
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Book reviews from a retired high school librarian who still can’t stop recommending books. I read across genres, but my heart belongs to mysteries, thrillers, and audiobooks that keep me pressing play just one more chapter. You’ll find honest reviews, standout audiobooks, and the occasional cozy flat lay—no hype, no fluff, just books worth your time. Follow along for trusted recommendations, new releases, and a reading life built on curiosity, comfort, and a lifelong love of stories. 📚 Mystery • Thriller • Audiobook lover 🎧 Always chasing a great narrator 📖 Instagram: @theretiredlibrarian
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