My Reading Getaway

ZIGZAG GIRL by Ruth Knafo Setton March 2-27, 2026 Virtual Book Tour Synopsis: Zigzag Girl, by Ruth Knafo Setton, is a twisty contemporary mystery with a touch of magic, set in Atlantic City and the eerie New Jersey Pine Barrens. Lucy Moon, a brilliant young magician with a mysterious past, works in the town’s theatre, staging performances of enchantment and conjure. But one night, during the ‘Sawing a Woman in Half’ trick, Lucy discovers her friend’s body in the box, dead. As Lucy digs deeper, she uncovers a trail of murders and suspects. With the help of a fierce group of female magicians and mystics, she must expose the truth before she becomes the final act. Book Review: A thriller and mystery with a little supernatural thrown in makes for a very interesting book. There a few main storylines throughout the book, all having to do with battling your past demons (sometimes literally). This book is different than what I normally read and I found the multiple storyline...

Book review: Imagine growing up you thought you were your father’s only family but find out that he had a second family. This is the premise of That Other Family. The title of That Other Family rather than The Other Family sets the tone for this book. It sets tension and animosity that carries through out the book but under the surface. Told in multiple POV we hear from different characters and get their side of the story. Read an excerpt: Chapter One JULIE The woman slid three photos to me across the table, her manicured nails immaculate. “I know you don’t want to believe me. But you need to look at these.” I was already on my feet, having told her—Frances Boyle, she said her name was—that we had nothing further to discuss. She had no business coming to me with this preposterous story, and certainly not here at the library where I worked. Her manner suggested she wasn’t used to people saying “no” to her, but I wanted her gone. Yet I couldn’t help glancing at the faded sna...

Welcome to a very special interview with T.E. Milburn and her delightful Christmas trilogy. A special thank you to The Children’s Book Review for this tour and connecting me to T.E. It’s an exciting time when children move to the next level of books and these chapter books are the perfect read! Don’t forget to enter the giveaway at the end of the post! AUTHOR INTERVIEW Tell us about this book.   Magic in the Mountains: A Christmas Trilogy is an action-packed series that follows the adventures of two brothers, Alex and Noah James, as they embark on a mission to save Christmas from a mysterious dark shadow that has settled over the North Pole. This beautifully illustrated 3-in-1 edition includes A Christmas Adventure, The Jewel of the Yeti, and Curse of the Crystal . Each story is filled with heartwarming themes of family, friendship, and bravery, transporting readers to a delightful winter wonderland bursting with magic, warmth, and all the joy of the holiday season. It is pe...

If you have a pet you know what a challenge it is to get them to the vet sometimes if they are anything like my cats. Pug from the beloved Ode to a Pug series does NOT want to go to the vet. Thank you Jill Rosen for partnering with myself and The Children's Book Review for this post. The review is my honest thoughts. ABOUT THE BOOK   Do you ever get the feeling that something terrible is about to happen? Where the panic takes over, your eyes widen and you just need to zoom?  Well, today is that day for our beloved pug Phoebe as she faces her biggest fear yet – THE VET! Laugh along to another silly, heartfelt and sweetly illustrated story from the author of the award-winning “Ode to a Pug”. Pugs aren’t really scared of much (except vacuums, tinfoil, bells, any loud noise…), but there is one place that causes our comical canine to cower – the DREADED VET’S OFFICE!  Join on an epic journey of courage for a little pug with a big heart and a belly full of gas. An amusi...