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Quick book reviews from a retired librarian

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Monday, March 30, 2026

Shibby Magee

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  This book will make you laugh out loud and then quickly break your heart. And somehow Carrie Kabak pulls it off on every single page. Some...
Friday, March 27, 2026

The Tobacco Wives

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  This book made me want to stand up and cheer for a 15-year-old girl who had more courage than all the adults around her. This was my book ...
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Celestial Lights

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  Celestial Lights  by Cecile Pin isn’t the space novel you’re expecting. It’s not about the science. It’s not about the mission. It’s about...
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Ascendents

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  Science just proved the afterlife is real. The catch? Your genes determine if you’re invited. Today is pub day for a debut that asks what ...
Friday, March 20, 2026

Five for Friday: Heist Novels

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  I am a sucker for a good heist novel. The tension, the misdirection, the moment you realize you never saw it coming. I’m here for all of i...
Thursday, March 19, 2026

Antihero

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  What happens when a trained killer is told he can’t kill? Antihero  is the 11th book in Gregg Hurwitz’s Orphan X series, and it might be t...
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Missing

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  Missing  by E.A. Jackson publishes TODAY and it is such a solid debut. It follows DI Martha Allen, a sharp and tenacious detective who in ...
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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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