I hope I do, too! So far, so good.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Tanya!

I agree. I'm enjoying it and learning a lot as well.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Lydia!

It's very evocative, isn't it? I'm excited to read the book. It sounds intriguing and I love Bowling's writing.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Astilbe!

A BAD DAY FOR SUNSHINE sounds like lots of fun. I hope we both enjoy it! If you do read, RUBY, I hope you like it :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Mareli!

I've loved the whole Rockton series, so I have not doubt I'll love MURDER AT HAVEN'S ROCK as well! I just can't get enough of Armstrong's books.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Lark!

The Rockton series is really good! It's one of my favorite mystery/thriller series. I hope you enjoy it if you read it.

Thanks for popping in, Kay!

Same! They made me want to be a pioneer SO badly, even though now it sounds like a totally miserable experience. LOL. I just finished PRAIRIE FIRES. It's excellent.

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Other than the basics that I gleaned from the Little House books, I knew little about Wilder. I learned a lot from PRAIRIE FIRES and, I agree, some of it was totally surprising. It's a super interesting book on a lot of levels.

How interesting that Rose went to high school in a place that is so familiar to you. Sounds like she was QUITE the character!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Sam!

It seems to be one of those books that is universally loved. I even have a copy of it on my shelf, so I really have NO excuse not to just read it already!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Deb!

Yes, it's about a team from UDub. I really need to read it already!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Deanna!

I'm always up for a good historical novel! I really liked the other book I've read by Grissom, so I'm excited for CROW MARY.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Vero!

Good to know! I think the Jones series just sounds super entertaining. I finished PRAIRIE FIRES today and really enjoyed it. Weirdly, I'm having trouble getting a copy of BEER AND LOATHING. Neither of my local library systems have it. Weird.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Katherine!

It's been super fun to binge the Rockton series. I listened to most of them on audio, which was a great way to entertain myself while exercising, driving, and doing housework. I'm sure MURDER AT HAVEN'S ROCK will be just as good as the original series books.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Rachel!

Same! It sounds so fun and entertaining. I need to get to A BAD DAY FOR SUNSHINE sooner rather than later.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Bree!

PRAIRIE FIRES is very readable. I enjoyed it. I'm a big fan of Bowling's and Bunce's books, so I'm excited for their newest outings.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Cheryl!

Agreed. Rose is not the most likable person, is she? I was interested to read about the collaboration between Laura and her daughter, though. I didn't realize that Rose had edited the Little House books. Very interesting.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Carol!

You just have to love cozy mystery titles. They always make me smile :)

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Oooh, okay. I'll do that for sure.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Anne!

I agree. It's fun, just like all the others, but I found the mystery even more compelling than some of the others. I'm glad you enjoy the series as well!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Louise!

So far, I've read 3 1/2 of them and all have been/are enjoyable. That bodes well for the rest!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Cindy!

Yes, there are two more so far, one starring Bob and one starring Ruby. They're both enjoyable, but not nearly as impactful as THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN. Still, it's fun to revisit Ivan's world. I hope you enjoy the sequels!

Thanks for popping in, Jaime! Do you have a book blog I can check out?

I probably could have made a ten-parter, honestly! Ha ha. THE BOYS IN THE BOAT has been a really popular book here in the U.S. I feel like everyone has read it but me. I hope you enjoy it if you read it.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Nishita!

It's a super fun series, albeit a bit macabre since Myrtle is obsessed with crime, murder, and forensics. It doesn't ever get too gory or graphic, though, so it's appropriate for middle graders who are old enough to understand its humor. I especially love listening to it on audiobooks because the narrator is so good. I hope you and your daughter enjoy the series!

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I seem to have a lot of those fun bookish hobbies that aren't actually reading! Ha ha.

I enjoyed PRAIRIE FIRES. I've read all the Little House books, but I didn't know anything about Wilder's writing journey, process, later life, etc. It was really interesting to learn more about her.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, RS!

Same! And I've actually already read three books on this list and am in the middle of listening to another one, so I'm doing better than I usually do with my TBR's. Ha ha.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Leah!

So far, so good!

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I've really enjoyed all the books I've read by Bowling. They're great! I hope we both love DUST.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, AJ!

Thanks for the suggestion to listen to the book on audio. I'm enjoyed Lorelei King's narration.I'm about halfway through the audiobook and I'm liking it a lot.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Pam!

It is a fun series. I don't drink any alcohol and I've never had a beer in my life, but it's still interesting to learn a little bit about the brewing industry. It's something I know nothing at all about. The books talk about it a fair amount, but it's not an overwhelming theme. The author focuses mostly on the characters and the mysteries.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Meezan!

You know, it took me a long time to really appreciate cozy mysteries for what they are—unpretentious and entertaining. Some are better than others, naturally, but I've come to really enjoy the genre on the whole.

The Myrtle books are fun, aren't they? I adore them.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Dedra!

Agreed. The planning is almost as much fun as the actual reading!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Rissi!