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Book Review: Knave of Diamonds by Laurie R King

January 6, 2026June 16, 2025
Hardback copy of Knave of Diamonds by Laurie R. King resting on a blue and white floral cushion. The Art Deco-style cover features a woman in a red dress standing between two blue-upholstered chairs, with bold gold and cream lettering.

We’re delighted to be sharing guest reviewer Laura’s thoughts about Knave of Diamonds (book 19 of 19 in the Mary …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

Book Review: Six Wild Crowns by Holly Race

June 10, 2025
A paperback copy of "Six Wild Crowns" by Holly Race is displayed outdoors on a rustic wooden bench, with a leafy variegated plant in the background. The red and gold cover features a dragon encircling a crown of six queens. Next to the book is a companion booklet titled "On the Care and Keeping of Lapdragons." Decorative elements include a small owl ornament and a fairy figurine on the wooden wall.

This is one of those stories you didn’t know you were waiting for! Goodreads Amazon The king has been appointed …

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Categories Fiction Book Reviews, Science Fiction and Fantasy

Book Review: The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers

June 5, 2025
A paperback copy of the novel The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers, co-written with Alex Kiester, lies on green grass in bright sunlight. The cover features long red hair swirling underwater against a teal-blue background, with the title in bold yellow and orange letters. A blurb at the bottom praises it as “A propulsive mystery” by Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl.

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers. Goodreads Amazon Nicole Monroe is in …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

10+ Crochet Vest Patterns to Make Today

October 18, 2025June 5, 2025
Collage of six crochet vests displayed on models. Top row features a grey open-front vest, a striped blue and white vest, and a denim-toned vest with lace edging. Bottom row shows a granny square vest with floral motifs, a cream fringed vest, and a peach lacy vest over a red shirt.

I’ve rounded up 13 of my favourite crochet vest patterns—some free, some paid—all thoughtfully chosen for their style, size range, …

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Categories Crochet, Crochet Cardigan Patterns

Free Emoji Mood Tracker: A Fun Way to Track Your Feelings

August 30, 2025May 28, 2025
A digital emoji mood tracker spreadsheet featuring a grid with days (1–31) across the top and months listed vertically along the side. It includes mood logging sections, a "Mood Key" with matching emojis and summary areas for most/least frequent moods, unique moods, and percentages tracked monthly and yearly. No mood data has been entered yet.

My free emoji mood tracker will help you to boost your emotional awareness and reflect on patterns. It’s a simple, …

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Categories Mental Well Being
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