Carla Loves To Read
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Carla Loves To Read
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Grandma, Bookblogger, Reader
Top Ten Tuesday: Thanksgiving Freebie (November 25, 2025) #TTT

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week a new theme is suggested for bloggers to participate in. Create your own Top Ten list that fits that topic – putting your unique spin on it if you want. Everyone is welcome…
Top Ten Tuesday: Thanksgiving Freebie (November 25, 2025) #TTT
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week a new theme is suggested for bloggers to participate in. Create your own Top Ten list that fits that topic – putting your unique spin on it if you want. Everyone is welcome to join but please link back to The Artsy Reader Girl in your own Top Ten Tuesday post.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Murder at Midwinter Farm by Helena Dixon #BookReview #BlogTour

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Murder at Midwinter Farm, the 22nd book in the Miss Underhay mystery series by Helena Dixon. Kitty is now married to Matt Bryant and they run their own investigative firm. I really enjoy this…
Murder at Midwinter Farm by Helena Dixon #BookReview #BlogTour
Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Murder at Midwinter Farm, the 22nd book in the Miss Underhay mystery series by Helena Dixon. Kitty is now married to Matt Bryant and they run their own investigative firm. I really enjoy this series and was happy to read and review this one. Once again, I enjoyed the story, the characters, they mystery and the conclusion.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:50 AM
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (November 24, 2025) 📚📚

Welcome to It’s Monday! What are you Reading? It’s hosted by Kathryn from Book Date, this is a weekly event to share what we’ve read in the past week and what we hope to read, plus whatever else comes to mind.
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (November 24, 2025) 📚📚
Welcome to It’s Monday! What are you Reading? It’s hosted by Kathryn from Book Date, this is a weekly event to share what we’ve read in the past week and what we hope to read, plus whatever else comes to mind.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Non-Fiction Novellas: No Ordinary Joe and In the Fields and Trenches #BookReview #NonFictionNovember2025 #NovNov2025 #CoverLover25 #ReadNonFicChal2025 #BeatTheBacklist2025

November is an extremely busy month for reading with three different events. Although I didn't participate in weekly posts, I…
Non-Fiction Novellas: No Ordinary Joe and In the Fields and Trenches #BookReview #NonFictionNovember2025 #NovNov2025 #CoverLover25 #ReadNonFicChal2025 #BeatTheBacklist2025
November is an extremely busy month for reading with three different events. Although I didn't participate in weekly posts, I did try and read both Novellas and Non-fiction. For this post, I am reviewing two non-fiction novellas, that are also backlist books.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Stacking The Shelves (November 23, 2025) 📚📚

Stacking The Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Marlene of Reading Reality. It’s all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you…
Stacking The Shelves (November 23, 2025) 📚📚
Stacking The Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Marlene of Reading Reality. It’s all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, books for review from authors, Netgalley, Edelweiss or publishers, as well as gifts or books you won.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Every Last One by Carolyn Arnold #BookReview #Audiobook #BlogTour

I have loved reading Carolyn Arnold's Detective Amanda Steele series, so when I found out about her Sandra Vos series about a hostage negotiator with the FBI, I had to give it a try. The first book in the series, Save Her Life, was…
Every Last One by Carolyn Arnold #BookReview #Audiobook #BlogTour
I have loved reading Carolyn Arnold's Detective Amanda Steele series, so when I found out about her Sandra Vos series about a hostage negotiator with the FBI, I had to give it a try. The first book in the series, Save Her Life, was gripping and Every Last One is a great addition to the series. Scroll down to learn more about the book and read my thoughts.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
When Are You Reading 2025 – Final Post #WhenAreYouReading2025

I've seen this challenge on Secret Library Book Blog & What Cathy Read Next, and I have always wanted to give it a try. I don't read much set in the future or the long past, so maybe this will motivate me to try some of those settings.…
When Are You Reading 2025 – Final Post #WhenAreYouReading2025
I've seen this challenge on Secret Library Book Blog & What Cathy Read Next, and I have always wanted to give it a try. I don't read much set in the future or the long past, so maybe this will motivate me to try some of those settings. Sam @ Taking on a World of Words is the host for this challenge.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
When Are You Reading: Left in the Wind and The Art of The Lie #BookReview #Audiobook #WhenAreYouReading #BeatTheBacklist

As much as I enjoy historical fiction, I find that I read a lot of books set in the first 50 years of the 1900s. This challenge had me looking at books set prior to that time…
When Are You Reading: Left in the Wind and The Art of The Lie #BookReview #Audiobook #WhenAreYouReading #BeatTheBacklist
As much as I enjoy historical fiction, I find that I read a lot of books set in the first 50 years of the 1900s. This challenge had me looking at books set prior to that time and I have found that I enjoyed most of them. The two books I am reviewing here are set between 1585 to 1590, and in 1749.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Thriller Thursday: Beyond Her Reach, Gone in the Night, and Little Children #BookReview #Audiobook #ThrillerThursday #FinishingTheSeries2025

It's Thursday again, and I have 3 reviews to share with you. I've been reading a lot of Christmas and Holiday romances, so it was time to mix it up a bit.…
Thriller Thursday: Beyond Her Reach, Gone in the Night, and Little Children #BookReview #Audiobook #ThrillerThursday #FinishingTheSeries2025
It's Thursday again, and I have 3 reviews to share with you. I've been reading a lot of Christmas and Holiday romances, so it was time to mix it up a bit. This week I listened to 3 audiobooks, all from ongoing series that I enjoy. Melinda Leigh's Bree Taggart series, Helen Phifer's Morgan Brookes series and Angela Marson's Kim Stone series, are all Crime thrillers with female leads.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Can’t Wait Wednesday (November 19, 2025) #WOW

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Tressa @ Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. If you’re continuing with WOW, feel free to…
Can’t Wait Wednesday (November 19, 2025) #WOW
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Tressa @ Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. If you’re continuing with WOW, feel free to link up as well! Find out more here. This week, I’m waiting for ….
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November 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
#20BooksOfChristmas2025: Date Night in December (17), While it Was Snowing (18), and Christmas Wishes and Irish Kisses (19) #BookReview #Audiobook

I am continuing to enjoy my Christmas reads this year. My goal is to read all the ARCs and ALCs that I have received this year. At this point, I now…
#20BooksOfChristmas2025: Date Night in December (17), While it Was Snowing (18), and Christmas Wishes and Irish Kisses (19) #BookReview #Audiobook
I am continuing to enjoy my Christmas reads this year. My goal is to read all the ARCs and ALCs that I have received this year. At this point, I now have 44 on that list. That means I have to read a minimum of 15 per month to finish them all by the end of December. That will not be easy as I had a 2 week holiday and am participating in Nonfiction November and Novellas in November.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (November 17, 2025) 📚📚

Welcome to It’s Monday! What are you Reading? It’s hosted by Kathryn from Book Date, this is a weekly event to share what we’ve read in the past week and what we hope to read, plus whatever else comes to mind.
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (November 17, 2025) 📚📚
Welcome to It’s Monday! What are you Reading? It’s hosted by Kathryn from Book Date, this is a weekly event to share what we’ve read in the past week and what we hope to read, plus whatever else comes to mind.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Never Too Late by Maxine Morrey #BookReview #BlogTour

Never Too Late is a lovely second chance romance set in Paris, that tells us "Every moment of your life is a second chance". It is available now.
Never Too Late by Maxine Morrey #BookReview #BlogTour
Never Too Late is a lovely second chance romance set in Paris, that tells us "Every moment of your life is a second chance". It is available now.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A Love For a Lifetime by Lara Van Hulzen #BookReview #NovNov25

A Love for a Lifetime (Nearlake #2) by Lara Van Hulzen Published November 11th 2025 by Mosaic Press
A Love For a Lifetime by Lara Van Hulzen #BookReview #NovNov25
A Love for a Lifetime (Nearlake #2) by Lara Van Hulzen Published November 11th 2025 by Mosaic Press
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November 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Stacking The Shelves (November 16, 2025) 📚📚

Stacking The Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Marlene of Reading Reality. It’s all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you…
Stacking The Shelves (November 16, 2025) 📚📚
Stacking The Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Marlene of Reading Reality. It’s all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, books for review from authors, Netgalley, Edelweiss or publishers, as well as gifts or books you won.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The Lifeboat Orphans by Ellie Curzon #BookReview #BlogTour @Bookouture @MadameGilflurt

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for The Lifeboat Orphans by Ellie Curzon. This is the second book in the Runaway Evacuees series. The first, The Lost Orphans, was an excellent story and you can see my review…
The Lifeboat Orphans by Ellie Curzon #BookReview #BlogTour @Bookouture @MadameGilflurt
Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for The Lifeboat Orphans by Ellie Curzon. This is the second book in the Runaway Evacuees series. The first, The Lost Orphans, was an excellent story and you can see my review here. The Lifeboat Orphans is available to purchase now. Scroll down to read my thoughts on this enjoyable historical fiction book.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Happy Friday! Positivity Wave! November 14, 2025

This meme was originally created by Meggy @Chocolate’n’Waffles to spread some positivity amongst all the doom and gloom on social media and in the news. Meggy isn’t blogging any more, so Nicki @Secret Library Book Blog is now hosting. Feel free to…
Happy Friday! Positivity Wave! November 14, 2025
This meme was originally created by Meggy @Chocolate’n’Waffles to spread some positivity amongst all the doom and gloom on social media and in the news. Meggy isn’t blogging any more, so Nicki @Secret Library Book Blog is now hosting. Feel free to join in with your own Happy Friday post, and link to this post if you want to. I always enjoyed participating before, so look forward to doing it again.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Thriller Thursday: We Are All Guilty Here, Just Take My Heart and The Examinier #BookReview #Audiobook #ThrillerThursday #BooksIOwn

It's Thursday again, and I have 3 reviews to share with you. Kimberly Belle and Freida McFadden are both authors I have read and enjoyed, but Jennifer Fawcett is a…
Thriller Thursday: We Are All Guilty Here, Just Take My Heart and The Examinier #BookReview #Audiobook #ThrillerThursday #BooksIOwn
It's Thursday again, and I have 3 reviews to share with you. Kimberly Belle and Freida McFadden are both authors I have read and enjoyed, but Jennifer Fawcett is a new author to me. I enjoyed all of these books, some more than others. I listened to all of these as I caught up on all the chores I had to do to get my yard and home prepared for the winter.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
#20BooksOfChristmas2025: A Merry Little Lie (14), The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah (15), and A Little Holiday Fling (16) #BookReview #Audiobook

I am continuing to enjoy my Christmas reads this year. My goal is to read all the ARCs and ALCs that I have received this year. At this point, I now have…
#20BooksOfChristmas2025: A Merry Little Lie (14), The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah (15), and A Little Holiday Fling (16) #BookReview #Audiobook
I am continuing to enjoy my Christmas reads this year. My goal is to read all the ARCs and ALCs that I have received this year. At this point, I now have 38 on that list. That means I have to read a minimum of 13 per month to finish them all by the end of December. That will not be easy as I am on a 2 week holiday and am participating in Nonfiction November and Novellas in November.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:44 AM
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (November 10, 2025) 📚📚

Welcome to It’s Monday! What are you Reading? It’s hosted by Kathryn from Book Date, this is a weekly event to share what we’ve read in the past week and what we hope to read, plus whatever else comes to mind.
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (November 10, 2025) 📚📚
Welcome to It’s Monday! What are you Reading? It’s hosted by Kathryn from Book Date, this is a weekly event to share what we’ve read in the past week and what we hope to read, plus whatever else comes to mind.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Romance is in the Air: To Be Loved by You and Meet Me in the Orchard #BookReview #Audiobook #BeatTheBacklist

I do enjoy a good romance, especially if it isn't too steamy. Both of these books are clean, sweet romances. That doesn't mean that the characters don't have issues to deal with, making the…
Romance is in the Air: To Be Loved by You and Meet Me in the Orchard #BookReview #Audiobook #BeatTheBacklist
I do enjoy a good romance, especially if it isn't too steamy. Both of these books are clean, sweet romances. That doesn't mean that the characters don't have issues to deal with, making the characters relatable and the stories enjoyable.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Stacking The Shelves (November 9, 2025) 📚📚

Stacking The Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Marlene of Reading Reality. It’s all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you…
Stacking The Shelves (November 9, 2025) 📚📚
Stacking The Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Marlene of Reading Reality. It’s all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, books for review from authors, Netgalley, Edelweiss or publishers, as well as gifts or books you won.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Nonfiction November: My Year in Nonfiction #NonfictionNovember2025

Week 1: This week's prompt is Your Year in Nonfiction: Celebrate your year of nonfiction. What books have you read? What were your favorites? Have you had a favorite topic? Is there a topic you want to read about more? What are you…
Nonfiction November: My Year in Nonfiction #NonfictionNovember2025
Week 1: This week's prompt is Your Year in Nonfiction: Celebrate your year of nonfiction. What books have you read? What were your favorites? Have you had a favorite topic? Is there a topic you want to read about more? What are you hoping to get out of participating in Nonfiction November?
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November 9, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Nonfiction November: Sign Up Post

It's Nonfiction November. I try to read at least 2 nonfiction books each month, but haven't been doing very well this year. Hopefully, focusing on nonfiction this month, I will be able to read or listen to at least 4 (1 per week). There are weekly prompts that you…
Nonfiction November: Sign Up Post
It's Nonfiction November. I try to read at least 2 nonfiction books each month, but haven't been doing very well this year. Hopefully, focusing on nonfiction this month, I will be able to read or listen to at least 4 (1 per week). There are weekly prompts that you can participate in if you choose. I am going to try and participate in a couple of them.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM