First off, I loved the narrator of the audiobook! Whether you celebrate Hanukkah or Christmas, you like a sweet romance, and a lovely story with a maiFirst off, I loved the narrator of the audiobook! Whether you celebrate Hanukkah or Christmas, you like a sweet romance, and a lovely story with a main character who develops and becomes the person she is meant to be, then The Matzah Ball is for you. It is such a feel good and entertaining book! I also really appreciate that Jean Meltzer has chronic illness/pain representation. I highly recommend this. ...more
I love Debbie Macomber’s sweet romances, especially her Christmas themed stories. Dashing Through the Snow is the perfect holiday romance. It is on thI love Debbie Macomber’s sweet romances, especially her Christmas themed stories. Dashing Through the Snow is the perfect holiday romance. It is on the shorter side and can be enjoyed in a cozy sitting. It is a bit of an adventure, with some humor and whit and whimsy. Highly recommended. ...more
The Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Gardens is the perfect holiday romance for me! It’s a sweet romance, centers around the construction of a life sizeThe Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Gardens is the perfect holiday romance for me! It’s a sweet romance, centers around the construction of a life size gingerbread house, features a bakery and baking, and takes place in a small, English town. Grab something warm to drink, some Christmas cookies (maybe even some gingerbread), curl up by the Christmas tree, and enjoy all the vibes as you give this book a read. Highly recommended....more
I love books that center around Christmas and I love Viola Shipman’s writing. This is the best of both of these things. I love the attention to detailI love books that center around Christmas and I love Viola Shipman’s writing. This is the best of both of these things. I love the attention to details that Shipman includes in his stories. I especially love the flashbacks to the 70’s and 80’s! They brought back memories of my own childhood. If you love atmospheric, women’s fiction and enjoy themes of strong family bonds and friendship, then The Wishing Bridge is the book for you. Highly recommended. ...more
Read and Gone is book two in The Haunted Library cozy mystery series. I really enjoyed the first book in this series and found this one to be quite goRead and Gone is book two in The Haunted Library cozy mystery series. I really enjoyed the first book in this series and found this one to be quite good as well. I enjoyed getting to see how Carrie continues to develop as a librarian and mature, as she allows her estranged father back into her life. I’m looking forward to reading more in the series. ...more
I loved this charming read, set at Christmas time in a quaint,Vermont inn! Although it is categorized as a romance, I think it is more of a women’s fiI loved this charming read, set at Christmas time in a quaint,Vermont inn! Although it is categorized as a romance, I think it is more of a women’s fiction book. If you like books that have a strong story of friendship and family and want all the cozy feels, The Book Club Hotel is the book for you. Highly recommended. ...more
This is a sweet, holiday story that not only involves romance, but also a story of family, and personal growth of Charlee, the main character. I love This is a sweet, holiday story that not only involves romance, but also a story of family, and personal growth of Charlee, the main character. I love that it involves a chocolate shop and small town. Christmas Wishes at the Chocolate Shop is the perfect Christmas read to give you all the feel good holiday vibes in a book. I’m looking forward to reading more in this series, Christmas on Castle Street....more
I loved this sequel to The Christmas Bookshop. I really appreciate Colgan’s storytelling and her wonderful characters. She is a favorite author and eaI loved this sequel to The Christmas Bookshop. I really appreciate Colgan’s storytelling and her wonderful characters. She is a favorite author and each time I read one of her books I immediately get lost in her delightful stories, with lovely settings, lively characters, and of course rich descriptions and compelling plot lines. ...more
The Gingerbread Mouse is a super sweet story about a little mouse, whose home is destroyed by a falling tree branch during a winter storm. When she seThe Gingerbread Mouse is a super sweet story about a little mouse, whose home is destroyed by a falling tree branch during a winter storm. When she sees a gingerbread house in the big house that is nearby, she knows it’s the perfect place for her to live. On Christmas Eve, Santa has a special surprise just for mouse. Then on Christmas Day, she is surprised once again! Warm and cheerful illustrations fill the pages of this perfect picture book for gingerbread lovers. Highly recommended....more
Maria and her family go to the California Mexican border for to visit their Abuela. They bring special gifts but when a guard says nothing can go betwMaria and her family go to the California Mexican border for to visit their Abuela. They bring special gifts but when a guard says nothing can go between the fence, Maria’s younger brother begins to melt down. Maria has a very creative idea to get Juan’s gift to Abuela. Beautiful illustrations help to tell this touching tale. Highly recommended. ...more
Julia’s grouchy neighbor, a kindness experiment, and blogging her experience, make for a sweet romance set at Christmas. If you’re looking for a quickJulia’s grouchy neighbor, a kindness experiment, and blogging her experience, make for a sweet romance set at Christmas. If you’re looking for a quick holiday read to get you in the Christmas spirit, this is the book for you. ...more
A bed and breakfast during the holiday season, a gingerbread house contest, and a love story were just a few of the things that I enjoyed about this sA bed and breakfast during the holiday season, a gingerbread house contest, and a love story were just a few of the things that I enjoyed about this story. It was like a Hallmark movie in a book....more
There was so much about this book that I loved! Rich descriptions of food and environment had me searching for recipes that I wish the author had inclThere was so much about this book that I loved! Rich descriptions of food and environment had me searching for recipes that I wish the author had included. Truly a holiday read with all the feels. It had me wishing I could spend Christmas in London!...more
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