I am happy to report I am on schedule–I have my January Just For Fun Read done! Killing Jesus: A History by Bill O’Reilly My rating: 5 of 5 stars As my mom and I continued to listen to the unending debate, we finally decided to give it a try. And so I went into the book with a complete […]

Don’t Cry Over Killed Milk by Stephen Kaminski I immediately became engrossed in this story and couldn’t put my Kindle down. ~Socrates Cozy Cafe/ Socrates Book Reviews I was so engrossed in solving these mysteries, I never stopped reading until I had to. I had reached the end. ~fuonlyknew This is a clean smart story. ~readalot Don’t Cry Over Killed Milk: […]

A Season for Tending by Cindy Woodsmall My rating: 3 of 5 stars I finally have finished this Amish book, and I have to say I was rather disappointed. Yes, this is a clean Amish romance, and it can certainly be classified as Christian. There are some unique elements within the story, and I even found myself smiling over some […]

Read more about this book here. Champagne Lies by wendy vanhatten My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a terrific surprise this book was! I picked it up, and I really didn’t hold out much hope for it. I expected the typical, run-of-the-mill mystery, but was I in for a shock! Once I began reading, I honestly did not want […]

Best-selling author Julie Klassen will be hosting a Kindle Fire HDX giveaway and a live webcast event (1/23) to celebrate the release of her latest novel, The Dancing Master. Enter and RSVP today! One winner will receive: A Kindle Fire HDX The Dancing Master by Julie Klassen Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. If you are like me, you rarely get enough sleep, and you may even struggle at some point in the day to stay awake.  All too often, I reach for the coffee.  I don’t drink energy drinks as a rule, and I have tried my mom’s energy shots, but I […]

Read more about  this book here. Teacup Turbulence by Linda O. Johnston My rating: 5 of 5 stars Well, I have found another winner in the cozy mystery category. It has the perfect formula for cozy mystery: no sex (perhaps implied), minimal profanity (almost nonexistent, and a diabolically clever plot. Add the rescue work of absolutely delectable, miniature dogs, and […]

Divided Within John Guillen, author Genre: Mystery, Suspense Publication Date: October 29, 2013   BOOK SYNOPSIS   Houston-area private eye Andrew Banks is hired by sixteen-year-old Mercedes Vega to figure out what’s dividing her parents. As soon as he meets the rest of the Vega family, he realizes that the situation is only one step away from becoming dire. He […]

I apologize for posting this review so late.  Read about more about this book here. Sketcher in the Rye by Sharon Pape My rating: 4 of 5 stars I guess I can say that I have mixed feelings about this cozy mystery. First of all, it is a clever story with some intriguing characters. And the ending was indeed a […]

Wall art decals, the viable decorating solution. It’s January–the time for new beginnings, and nothing can change  your perspective  and attitude better than redecorating your home.  But who has the time or the energy to repaint  every room you want redone?  I  know I don’t.  And if you get good paint, it can last for years.  And if you happen […]