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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 60 years. We have a Bengal Cat, Kato. Interests include reading, dogs, cats, gardening, knitting, crocheting. I have a strong interest in North American native plants. A word on my reviews. 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 Amazon, Tumblr, Goodreads, Google+, and Twitter. I have no Facebook account. Thanks for reading my blog.

CHARITY’S BURDEN By Edith Maxwell

Posted on June 19, 2019

PEACE The never-ending debate of abortion is handle very well in the fourth volume of the Quaker Midwife mysteries. Abortion is illegal in the state of Massachusetts even talking or sharing information is a crime in1889. It looks like someone … Continue reading →

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#TURING THE TIDE By Edith Maxwell

Posted on June 19, 2019

PEACE A good historical mystery is found in the third book of the Quaker Midwife mysteries. It is set in the Presidential election of 1888 and details are given how the men voted. The Suffragette Association has a major demonstration … Continue reading →

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#WWW WEDNESDAYS JUNE 19, 2019

Posted on June 19, 2019

PEACE Today is Wednesday and it is time to share the week’s Reading. What are you reading? Share in comments. Thanks! The 3 WWWS are  WHAT AM I READING? WHAT I JUST FINISHED READING? WHAT WILL I READ NEXT?

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#FLOWER OF THE DAY Arrowhead Balson Root

Posted on June 18, 2019

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#CALLED TO JUSTICE By Edith Maxwell

Posted on June 18, 2019

PEACE The second in this historical Quaker Midwife series. It is set in a New England factory town in 1888 depicting life in the area. Historical details, the Quaker faith, and birthing details are accurate. The birthing data may bother … Continue reading →

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#DELIVERING THE TRUTH By Edith Maxwell

Posted on June 18, 2019

PEACE The first book in the Quaker Midwife mysteries is set in the town of Amesbury, Michigan in 1888. There a lot of good information about the Friends aka the Quaker’s religion. Each story is complete and they can be … Continue reading →

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Fun Foto Challenge Two Items

Posted on June 18, 2019

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#FLOWER OF THE DAY Lupine species

Posted on June 17, 2019

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#THE LIAR IN THE LIBRARY by Simon Brett

Posted on June 17, 2019

PEACE The cover attracted my attention and the synopsis sound good so I requested it. This The first book I have read from this author, although it is the 18th book in the Fethering series, it work quite well as … Continue reading →

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#TELEPHONE LINE by Julie Mulhern 

Posted on June 17, 2019

PEACE The 10th edition of The Country Club Murders A fun and entertaining read that is full of humor yet at times it touches on a serious topic as rape. Ellison Russell is still finding bodies much to her Mother’s … Continue reading →

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