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About bettylouise31

https://idahobluebird50.wordpress.com Member of NetGalley and Edelweiss Senior Citizen and been reading and sharing my thoughts on books most of my life. I read for my pleasure. I have been married for over 65 years. We had a Bengal Cat, Kato who has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Interests include reading, dogs, cats, gardening, knitting, crocheting. I have a strong interest in North American native plants. A word on my reviews. I am writing very. Books review are from my public library, brought, many from Netgalley, a few from Edelweiss, occasionally from an author or from friends. The opinions are my own. I represent no publisher, author or any other source​. My reviews can be found on. Tumblr, Goodreads, Google+, and Twitter. I have no Facebook account. Thanks for reading my blog.

#MURDER IN A COUNTRY GARDEN by Betty Rowlands

Posted on November 30, 2021 by bettylouise31

PEACE A new author for me and the twelfth book in the series. I have been seeing a number of this series and wonder about. It worked quite well as a standalone as I had no trouble collecting with the … Continue reading →

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CHICKADEE CHICKADEE BANG BANG J. R. Ripley

Posted on November 29, 2021 by bettylouise31

The latest Bird Lovers book is the best in the series. I like the way the birding facts were woven in with the mystery. There are paranormal elements mixed into the tale.Amy Simms and friends were discussing the fall festival … Continue reading →

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Rocky Bar Area – 1920s

Posted on November 28, 2021 by bettylouise31

BE KIND From the Hanford/Guay’s archives

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MURDER ON THE HALF SHELL By Shawn Reilly Simmons

Posted on November 28, 2021 by bettylouise31

Penelope’s Red Carpet Catering company is feeding the crew of Arlena’s new movie. They are on an island off the coast of Florida. The Producer flies a Celebrity Chef Emilio in for Friday’s party. Two teenage girls are missing after … Continue reading →

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CAT SEEING DOUBLE by Shirley Rousseau Murphy

Posted on November 27, 2021 by bettylouise31

In Molina Point, romance is in the air as preparations are made for the wedding of Charlie and Max. Kit is above the church watching when sees overheard a conversation about a bomb. She alerts Clyde to the danger and … Continue reading →

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MURDER MADE TO ORDER by Lena Gregory

Posted on November 26, 2021 by bettylouise31

THINK POSITIVE! HUGS! The second installment in the All Day Breakfast series Gia Morellia worried that her cafe has zoning problem and might have to close. Marcia Steers, the President of the City council asked to see Gia. Marcia tells … Continue reading →

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THE BREAKERS by Marcia Muller

Posted on November 25, 2021 by bettylouise31

THINK POSITIVE! HUGS! My thanks to the  Meridian Library for my copy.  Sharon McCone is asked to look into the disappearance of Chelle Curley, her neighbor who care for cats when Sharon was out of town. As Sharon investigate she meets … Continue reading →

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BLACKBERRY BURIAL By Sharon Farrow

Posted on November 24, 2021 by bettylouise31

In the second book of the Berry Basket series is another satisfying read. There is good information on blackberries, wines, animal behavior, police units, and friendship. The antics of the animals lighten the mood of the story. There is faint … Continue reading →

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A PALETTE FOR MURDER By Sybil Johnson

Posted on November 23, 2021 by bettylouise31

BE KIND This fun packed cozy has Rory’s life moving along smoothly. She befriended Kit, the homeless man who saved her life. She finds him disoriented on the beach and takes him to the hospital. Rory puts his belongings in … Continue reading →

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#KNIT ONE, DIE TWO By Peggy Ehrhart 

Posted on November 23, 2021 by bettylouise31

PEACE The third book in the Knit and Nibblers is a light and entertaining read. Next door to Pamela Paterson’s home is a church. The players have rent the building for use in their plays. Carolee Lorimer is the newest … Continue reading →

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