Horton Hatches the Egg
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Everyone laughs when Horton the Elephant offers to sit on Mayzie bird's egg while she goes on...
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One murdered entrepreneur, and everyone’s a suspect. Detective Madison Knight should have...
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Greeking Out (Destination Daddies)
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Apollo A year of messaging on the Cuffd app has led me to understand one thing: Troy is the one...
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2379 KP) rated God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen in Books
Oct 13, 2021
Fans of the series will expect that the book will get off to a slow start as we get updates on the various supporting characters we’ve gotten to know over the series. While we get hits of the plot, celebrating Christmas also slows the pacing down a little. But there is a good mystery in there, and I didn’t have the how or who figured out until Georgie pieced it to together. The end of 1935 was a huge time in British history, and I loved how the real intrigue played into this story, weaving in things we’ve been reading about since book one. This is a Christmas fans will definitely be glad they spent with Georgie.
We meet Bruce the Spruce, and he wants to be the attention of the crowds. Will he learn a lesson and what he did for this job to learn his lesson in gratitude? We follow him on his journey from when he was taken and put on to the street to where he ends up.
Children will learn about being grateful and what you cherish. Will Bruce understand what it means to be a Christmas Tree? I enjoyed how this book ended; Children and parents will love this book. The author did a fantastic job with the plot of this story. The pictures are well done. I just loved how Bruce reacted and showed his emotions.
This book is excellent to have on your bookshelves for the holiday season. This book should be read close to Christmas or leading up to Christmas. I show the meaning of Christmas to children and adults as well.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2379 KP) rated Gingerdead Man in Books
Dec 1, 2021 (Updated Dec 1, 2021)
I really do appreciate the relationship between Val and her granddad in these books. While Granddad is a senior citizen, he isn’t a stereotype. He acts appropriately for his age and yet still contributes to Val’s investigation. The other characters are strong enough to keep us engaged in the story and keep the suspects straight. The story seemed to wander a bit at the beginning, but I was ultimately impressed with how everything came together. Naturally, we get more five-ingredient recipes at the end of the book, including several seasonal delights. If you are looking for a cozy to curl up with this Christmas, this is one you’ll enjoy.
Santa Claus Worldwide
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This is a comprehensive history of the world's midwinter gift-givers, showcasing the extreme...
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Sleigh Bells on Bread Loaf Mountain
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Christmas isn’t fashion editor Roxanne Hudson’s style, but when she finds herself snowed in with...
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2379 KP) rated Sugar Plum Poisoned in Books
Oct 12, 2023
This is another fun entry in the series. The plot did a good job of setting things up, so when the murder happens, we are off and running. I did find a couple of minor things got dropped and the ending was a bit rushed, but neither is a big deal since things are wrapped up. Plus, we get to spend more time with Mel, Angie, and the gang, which is always a delight. Since the series is set in Arizona, we don't get a traditional cold, snowy Christmas, but we still get a very funny subplot for the holiday. And we get recipes for five Christmas themed, drool worthy cupcakes. Fans new and old will gobble this book down as quickly as they can.