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Grinding the beans

Welcome to book review two of fifty-two for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books that are related to the theme here at Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils—coffee, books, and puzzles. Visions and Vanilla CappuccinoAuthor Jinty JamesSecond edition published in 2017 **Originally titled Cappuccino CorpseThe publisher is CreateSpace Independent Publishing PlatformAvailable in… Continue reading Grinding the beans

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Coffee and a book review

Here we are in 2025! This year, for our virtual coffee dates, I’m trying something new. Welcome to book review one of fifty-two for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books related to the Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils theme—coffee, books, and puzzles. Murder by the Book|Author Lauren ElliotRe-issue edition published in… Continue reading Coffee and a book review

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The Editorial—A.K.A Traditional—Review

An editorial review—also known as a traditional review—is an important part of the book process and an influential part of a book’s life. Typically, an editorial review is completed on a published or soon-to-be-published book and can be used for marketing and building book buzz. It acts like an endorsement shared before or after the… Continue reading The Editorial—A.K.A Traditional—Review

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Y is for Yesterday Book Review

Y is for Yesterday Author Sue GraftonRe-print Edition Published in December 2018Publisher is G. P. Putnam’s SonsAvailable in eBook, Audio, Hardcover, Paperback (560 pages) & Mass MarketAmateur Sleuths | Private Investigator Mysteries | Women Sleuths Letter Y was a fun read. I really do like Kinsey’s character and Pearle was a nice addition to Kinsey’s… Continue reading Y is for Yesterday Book Review

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Unnatural Exposure A Book Review

Unnatural Exposure Author: Patricia CornwellReissue edition Published in 2008Publisher is BerkleyAvailable in eBook, audiobook, hardcover, paperback (print length 352 pages)Medical Thrillers | Serial Killer Thrillers |Women Sleuths Book one in the Scarpetta Series is called Postmortem. I’m planning to give it a read after having read and enjoyed Unnatural Exposure. I would like to see… Continue reading Unnatural Exposure A Book Review

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Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life Book Review

Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life Author: Terry BrooksPublished in reprint edition in 2004Publisher is Del RayAvailable in eBook, paperback (print length 208 pages), Hardcover & AudiobookScience Fiction & Fantasy Writing | Science Fiction & Fantasy Literary History & Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy History & Criticism I loved reading The… Continue reading Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life Book Review

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Judy Moody was in a mood Book Review

Judy Moody was in a mood: World’s best picture books Author: Megan McDonaldPublished in 1994Publisher is Candlewick Press (It has been republished since)Available in eBook, print (176 pages for print edition), and audioAge Range: 8 – 11 years oldChildren’s Humour | Children’s School Issues | Children’s Self-Esteem There is an illustrated edition. The images are… Continue reading Judy Moody was in a mood Book Review

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H is for Homicide Book Review

H is for Homicide: A Kinsey Millhone Novel Author Sue GraftonCopy Right in 1991Re-print Edition Published in November 2007Publisher is St. Martin’s PaperbackAvailable in eBook, Audio, Hardcover, Paperback & Mass Market (302 pages)Literature & Fiction (Books) | Private Investigator Mysteries | Women Sleuths A side note about reading, writing, and me. Before becoming a published… Continue reading H is for Homicide Book Review

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Fortune & Glory: Tantalizing Twenty-Seven Book Review

Fortune and Glory: Tantalizing Twenty-Seven Author: Janet EvanovichPublished in 2020Publisher is Atria BooksAvailable in eBook, audio, and print (mass market edition is 352 pages)Book 27 is not the last in The Stephanie Plum SeriesHumour | Mystery | Crime Thriller Janet’s style, that witty, humourous, and mischievous style, is one place I drew (continue to draw)… Continue reading Fortune & Glory: Tantalizing Twenty-Seven Book Review