Tag Archives: Massachusetts

“Careful What You Wish For” by Hallie Ephron – Book Review

Posted on August 6, 2019 by

Once an elementary school teacher, thirty-something Emily Harlow is now a professional ‘declutterer’. She and her friend Becca have started a business which they call Freeze-Frame Clutter Kickers. It is ironic that Emily makes a living purging people of their … Continue reading →

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“Delivering the truth” by Edith Maxwell – Book Review

Posted on May 12, 2017 by

Nominated for the Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel  Blurb from Goodreads: Quaker midwife Rose Carroll hears secrets and keeps con­fi­dences as she attends births of the rich and poor alike in an 1888 Massachusetts mill town. When the town’s … Continue reading →

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“Second Helpings at the Serve you Right Café” by Tilia Klebenov Jacobs – Book Review

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

Located in a small Massachusetts college town, the “Serve you Right Café” has a hard-working staff of two.  A full-time owner/manager, a full-time baker,  and one part-time server. The owner/manager, Eden Rose, is a recovering alcoholic.  A woman with a big … Continue reading →

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“Nantucket Sawbuck” by Steven Axelrod

Posted on February 24, 2014 by

Nantucket.  An island of the privileged class, or so most of us think.  However… it has its share of troubles.  It has varied inhabitants just like everywhere else.  Some with old money, new money, and some with NO money.  Though … Continue reading →

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