Category Archives: Goodreads Challenge

Mystery and Romance for 2024, Part Five

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Patricia Kiyono

It was a busy month, so I’ve only got a handful of titles from my current favorites. Rangers, RVs, and Revenge by Tonya KappesCamper and Criminals, Book 25 The town of Normal, Kentucky is celebrating Daniel Boone Day with several … Continue reading →

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Mystery and Romance for 2024, Part Three

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Patricia Kiyono

My reading list is much shorter this month, because I listened to some longer books. The first one on this list took 13 hours, and I’m currently listening to one that is over 21 hours long!  Argylle by Elly ConwaySince … Continue reading →

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Mystery and Romance for 2024, Part Two

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Patricia Kiyono

It’s wintertime in West Michigan, so that means driving from one place to another takes twice as long because of the snow and ice on the roads. A normally forty minute drive to an orchestra rehearsal recently took more than … Continue reading →

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Mystery and Romance for 2024, Part One

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Patricia Kiyono

December is always a busy time for teachers and musicians, and when you’re both it’s a zoo. But busy schedules means lots of time in the car, which is when I listen to audiobooks. My library’s audiobook catalog has several … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Challenge 2024, Part Eleven

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

In this busy season of concerts, grandkids’ sporting events, family gatherings, and final exams, I always look forward to time spent in my recliner with a good book. If I’m super busy, my time reading with my eyes tends to … Continue reading →

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Alison Henderson and Snapshot of a Murder

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

Last month I featured an author who switched gears from writing spicy romance to inspirational, and this month’s guest ventured into the world of cozy mysteries. Alison Henderson was my guest here a few years ago, when she published three … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Challenge 2023, Part Ten

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

It’s been another month of listening to cozy mysteries! One series is from a new-to-me author, the rest are familiar favorites. Maybe you’ll find one you like! Murder at the Lakeside Library by Holly DanversLakeside Library Mystery, Book 1 I … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Challenge 2023, Part Nine

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

So many great mysteries, so little time! Audiobooks truly make it easier for me to wade through several in a shorter amount of time. I read the ebook version of Helena Dixon’s new release on my iPad, but listened to … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Challenge 2023, Part Eight

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

Thanks to audiobooks and a few long car trips, I’ve got another extensive list of cozy mystery reviews and one romance this month! Take a look: Birder, She Wrote by Donna AndrewsMeg Langslow Mysteries, Book 33 I’ve been reading books … Continue reading →

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Goodreads 2023 Challenge, Part Seven

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

It’s been a month full of awesome cozy mysteries. I started reading/listening to a new series and revisited a few old favorites. Assault With a Deadly Glue Gun by Lois WinstonAnastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery, Book 1I’ve enjoyed crafting for as … Continue reading →

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