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Welcome to The Retired Librarian!

Hi, I’m Kris, a retired high school librarian who never actually stopped recommending books. I spent decades putting the right book in the right hands, and it turns out retirement doesn’t cure that particular obsession.

Here you’ll find honest reviews with no hype and no fluff. I read across genres but my heart belongs to mysteries, thrillers, and a really great audiobook. If a book isn’t working for me, I’ll tell you that too — life’s too short for books you’re not loving.

A few good places to start:

• Mad Mabel — Sally Hepworth at her absolute best

• The Caretaker — a 5-star read I'm still thinking about

• 5 Mysteries That Take Place in 24 Hours or Less — perfect if you want something gripping and fast

• March Reading Wrap-Up — 16 books, 7 five-star reads

Want more? Come find me on Instagram at @theretiredlibrarian where I post daily book content.

Happy reading! 📚