Belinda Witzenhausen

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#NetGalley #BookReview of Hemlock Bay (Rachel Savernake #5) by Martin Edwards #Mystery #GoldenAge

Review Hemlock Bay Rachel Savernake #5 by Martin Edwards  Release date: June 16th, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Hemlock Bay (Rachel Savernake #5) by Martin Edwards from NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press in order to read and give an honest review. “...The Rachel Savernake novels aren’t in-your-face thrillers but slow-burn, elegantly constructed puzzles that reward readers…

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#NetGalley #BookReview A Botanist’s Guide to Tradition and Treachery (A Saffron Everleigh Mystery #5) by Kate Khavari #Historical #Mystery #CrookedLaneBooks

A Botanist’s Guide to Tradition and Treachery A Saffron Everleigh Mystery #5 Kate Khavari Release date: June 9th, 2026   🌟🌟🌟🌟 (3.5 rounded up) I received a complimentary ARC copy of A Botanist’s Guide to Tradition and Treachery (A Saffron Everleigh Mystery #5) by Kate Khavari from Net Galley and Crooked Lane Books in order to read and give an honest review.   … I must admit the cast of…

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#NetGalley #BookReview Whose Body in the Library| (Lighthouse Library Mystery #13)  by Eva Gates

Whose Body in the Library Lighthouse Library Mystery #13 by Eva Gates  Release date: June 9th, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌟 (4.5 rounded up) I received a complimentary ARC copy of Whose Body in the Library (Lighthouse Library Mystery #13) by Eva Gates from Net Galley and Crooked Lane Books in order to read and give an honest review.   …Nichelle is a welcome, distinct new voice and is a brilliant new angle…

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#NetGalley #BookReview The Last Book Club by Joanne Rock #Murder #Mystery

Book Review The Last Book Club by Joanne Rock Release date: May 26th, 2026  🌟🌟🌟🌟 (3.5 rounded up) I received a complimentary ARC copy of The Last Book Club by Joanne Rock   from Net Galley and Crooked Lane Books in order to read and give an honest review.   …”The story’s emotional center is undoubtedly its strongest asset. Our protagonist, Jordyn, is fueled by a raw sense of grief and a…

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#NetGalley #BookReview An Ordinary Sort of Evil (A Rip Through Time #5) by Kelley Armstrong #Mystery #Historical #TimeTravel

Book Review Disturbing the Dead A Rip Through Time Novel #5 by Kelley Armstrong Release date: May 19th, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of An Ordinary Sort of Evil: A Rip Through Time Novel #5 by Kelley Armstrong from Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press /Minotaur Books in order to read and give an honest review.   …but for me, the real joy is spending time with these…

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#NetGalley #BookReview Engaged Compassion by Lobsang Tenzin Negi #CBCT #Compassion #SelfCare #Spirituality #Resilience

Review  Engage Compassion Seven Practices to Cultivate Resilience, Connection, and a Joyous Life by   Lobsang Tenzin Negi Release date: May 12th, 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  I received a complimentary ARC copy of Engage Compassion: Seven Practices to Cultivate Resilience, Connection, and a Joyous Life by Lobsang Tenzin Negi from Net Galley and Simon Element in order to read and give an honest…

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#NetGalley #BookReview Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict #HistoricalFiction #Egyptology

Book Review Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict Release date: March 24th, 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I received a complimentary ARC copy of Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict from Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press to read and give an honest review. …It’s a story about courage, defiance, and the fight to be remembered. If you love a good historical deep dive with a lot of heart, you’re going to want this…

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#NetGalley #BookReview The Antique Hunter's Murder at the Castle by C.L. Miller #Cozy #Mystery

Review  The Antique Hunter’s Murder at the Castle A Novel by   C.L. Miller   Release date: March 17th, 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐  I received a complimentary ARC copy of The Antique Hunter’s Murder at the Castle by C.L. Miller from Net Galley and Simon & Schuster Canada in order to read and give an honest review.  …The Antique Hunter’s Murder at the Castle is an atmospheric, intricately plotted mystery…

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#NetGalley #BookReview Booking for Trouble by Jenn McKinlay: A Library Lover’s Mystery (Book 16) #Cozy #Mystery

Booking for Trouble (A Library Lover’s Mystery -Book #16) by Jenn McKinlay Release date: February 24th , 2026   🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Booking for Trouble by Jenn McKinlay: A Library Lover’s Mystery (Book 16) from NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group in order to read and give an honest review.   …a fast-paced, fun-filled cozy that balances a tricky mystery with…

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#NetGalley #BookReview First Sign of Danger, A Haven's Rock Novel by Kelley Armstrong #Mystery #Thriller 

Book Review First Sign of Danger A Haven’s Rock Novel #4 by Kelley Armstrong Release date: February 17th, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Cold As Hell by Kelley Armstrong from NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press /Minotaur Books in order to read and give an honest review.   … Armstrong’s skillful world-building continues to impress, with the unique setting of the Yukon…

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#NetGalley #BookReview First Sign of Danger, A Haven's Rock Novel by Kelley Armstrong #Mystery #Thriller

Book Review First Sign of Danger A Haven’s Rock Novel #4 by Kelley Armstrong Release date: February 17th, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Cold As Hell by Kelley Armstrong from NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press /Minotaur Books in order to read and give an honest review.   … Armstrong’s skillful world-building continues to impress, with the unique setting of the Yukon…

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#NetGalley #BookReview #Art Cure The Science of How the Arts Save Lives by Daisy Fancourt #Healing #Arts #Creativity

Review Art Cure The Science of How the Arts Save Lives by Daisy Fancourt Published February 3rd, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Art Cure The Science of How the Arts Save Lives by Daisy Fancourt from Net Galley and Celadon Books in order to read and give an honest review. …Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone, regardless of their stage in life. It serves as an…

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#NetGalley #BookReview The Winter Witch by Jennifer Chevalier #HistoricalFiction

Review  The Winter Witch A Novel by   Jennifer Chevalier  Release date: January 27th, 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐  I received a complimentary ARC copy of The Winter Witch by Jennifer Chevalier from Net Galley and Simon & Schuster Canada in order to read and give an honest review.  …I loved the fact that the book champions the human spirit. There’s a fantastic twist and some wonderful moments of light where…

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#NetGalley #BookReview A Deadly Clue, (Hunter and Clewe Mystery #3) by Victoria Gilbert #Mystery   

A Deadly Clue Hunter and Clewe #3  Victoria Gilbert  Release date: January 13th, 2026  🌟 🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of A Deadly Clue, (Hunter and Clewe #3) by Victoria Gilbert from NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books in order to read and give an honest review.   … All in all, if you enjoy quirky characters, twisting plots, and a duo with an endearing bond, I would highly recommend…

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#NetGalley#BookReview The Bookbinder’s Secret by A. D. Bell #HistoricalFiction #Mystery #Bibliophiles 

Review The Bookbinder’s Secret by A. D. Bell Release date: January 13th, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I was thrilled to receive a complimentary ARC of The Bookbinder’s Secret by A. D. Bell from Net Galley and  St. Martin’s Press in order to read and give an honest review.  “…an atmospheric, and engaging novel that did not disappoint and I do hope to read more from this author. I would not hesitate to…

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#NetGalley #BookReview The Daily Artist's Way : 366 Meditations for Creative Living by Julia Cameron #Writing #Creativity #Inspiration

Review The Daily Artist’s Way The Daily Artist’s Way: 366 Meditations for Creative Living by Julia Cameron 🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of The Daily Artist’s Way: 366 Meditations for Creative Living by Julia Cameron from Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press in order to read and give an honest review. …Motivating and optimistic to creatives at any stage, The Daily Artist’s Way is a…

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Justice for Mathew McGrath: Help Us Reopen the Investigation

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