The bugs are waking up in the garden. I just spotted a whole herd of ladybugs. Herd?? Flock? Back in my day we didn’t have Google to answer all of our questions whenever  we wanted. If we wanted answers we had to go to the friends house that had the entire set of Encyclopedia Britannicas. If they were really fancy they also had the yearly updated books. I remember the pain of not knowing something, but a few hours or days later the absolute joy and exhilaration of remembering or finding out the answer and screaming “I GOT IT!!!” I am not going to Google flock or herd of ladybugs. I want to feel the joy of it.

Strangeways to Oldham: The Belchester Chronicles
by Andrea Frazer
4.2 Stars (422 Reviews)

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The first in the series introducing Lady Amanda Golightly and Hugo Cholmondley-Crichton-Crump an unlikely madcap pair of venerable amateur sleuths (not to mention the long suffering Beauchamp), in a delightful outpouring of upper-class English eccentricities – with the odd murder thrown in!

Lady Amanda Golightly of Belchester Towers is a person in complete contrast to the stereotypical image of one of her breeding. She is short, portly, and embarrassingly forthright. If she wasn’t calling a spade a shovel, it was only because she was calling it ‘trumps’!

On a visit to a local nursing home where an old business partner of her father’s is residing, she unexpectedly discovers a long-lost friend, Hugo Cholmondley-Crichton-Crump – and stumbles upon murder as well.

Installing Hugo in the more civilised and comfortable surroundings of Belchester Towers, the pair turn to sleuthing after Lady Amanda reports her appalling discovery to the local police inspector and is incensed when he treats her as a silly old biddy with an over-active imagination. Her outrage prompts her to teach the impertinent young whipper-snapper a lesson, and she and Hugo (Zimmer frame in tow) embark upon their first investigation, only for murder to become a distressingly frequent occurrence…

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Blind Date Bet (Man’s Best Friend Book 1)
by Nicole Flockton
4.3 Stars (1,366 Reviews)

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Never say never…

After loving and losing a soldier once, Isabella Knowles made a vow: No more military men. She’s rebuilt her life and has a classroom full of fifth graders to love, which is more than enough even though her father doesn’t agree. When he sets her up on a blind date, she only goes to humor him — never dreaming that the man she meets will tempt her to break her one rule.

In theory, Ethan Masters is not opposed to the wife, kids and house with a white picket fence. But he loves his career as a K-9 handler in the air force, and a dream promotion dangles before him like dog tags. While contemplating his future, he accepts a drunken bet for a blind date, never dreaming that the captivating woman fits perfectly into his ideal, all-American dream. Only one problem. She’s gun-shy about all things military.

Can Ethan prove to Isabella love is worth the risk?

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Career Planning For Teens Made Simple: How to Unlock your Potential for a Successful Career and Find a Path for a Healthy Working Environment (Teenfluence)
by Olive Redwood
5 Stars (3 Reviews)

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Discover Your Path: Career Planning for Teens Made Simple

Are you ready to take charge of your future? Whether you’re dreaming big or feeling unsure about your next steps, this book is your ultimate guide to navigating career choices with confidence and clarity.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Self-Discovery Tools: Uncover your strengths, passions, and values to help you make career decisions that truly fit who you are.

• Goal-Setting Strategies: Learn how to set SMART goals and break them into actionable steps for success.

• Exploration Tips: Discover different industries, career paths, and educational options to find what excites you.

• Real-Life Stories: Be inspired by success stories of teens who turned their dreams into reality.

Written for teens and parents, Career Planning for Teens Made Simple simplifies the overwhelming process of planning your future. With practical advice, easy-to-follow exercises, and expert insights, this book empowers teens to make informed decisions and craft a path they’re excited about.

Your dream career starts here. Let’s make it happen!

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Dying To Bake (A Right Royal Cozy Investigation Mystery)
by Helen Golden
4.7 Stars (411 Reviews)

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Bake Off Wars is back! Get your aprons on and let the sleuthing begin!

BREAKING NEWS Vera Bolt, Queen of Bakes, dies unexpectedly aged 66

In a shocking announcement this afternoon, Vera Bolt’s agent confirmed that the Bake Off Wars judge and national treasure died yesterday. Ms Bolt was in the process of filming the next series of the hugely popular television show at Francis Court, the home of the King’s sister and her family. It’s believed that the renowned pastry chef was stabbed in the heart, and the main suspect is rumoured new royal girlfriend, Summer York.

What am I supposed to do? Lady Beatrice has promised DCI Richard Fitzwilliam that she won’t get involved in the investigation into Vera Bolt’s death. But when her brother’s new love interest, Summer York, becomes the top suspect for Vera’s murder, Fred begs Bea to find out who the real killer is. In a race against time, can Bea navigate a labyrinth of secrets and lies, evade danger, and safeguard her friendship with Fitzwilliam?

The answer may determine not only Summer’s innocence but also the fate of Bea’s and Fitzwilliam’s burgeoning feelings for each other.

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Trapped in a Perilous Deception (Grit and Glory on the Frontier)
by Derek Levine
4.4 Stars (380 Reviews)

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Audrey Madden, the wealthy heiress of her father’s successful ranch, has life going her way. With the eyes of the most handsome man in the town on her, everything seems perfect, until the night a mysterious intruder knocks her unconscious. Audrey wakes up in the wilderness realizing she has been kidnapped and left for dead. Panicked and alone, she knows she must survive and find her way back home.

Will she manage to stay alive to learn the truth of what happened to her, and at what cost?

After a long sleepless night, Audrey comes across a man chasing a woman thief named Ferne, who soon becomes her loyal ally in the wild. After Ferne saves Audrey’s life, their unexpected quest in the endless desert awakens their need for redemption. Ferne swears to help Audrey find what really happened to her that night, and Audrey comes one step closer to her revenge.

A vicious deceit behind her back…

As they both traverse the perilous paths of the wilderness, danger lurks in every corner. They say the wild west is no place for a woman, but maybe Audrey and Ferne will prove everyone wrong. As Audrey’s return to her beloved ones approaches, will she still be finally safe, or will something even more wicked be waiting for her back home? Will she find the strength to face reality and fight against a long-lasting menace?

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Taíno Tales: The Secret of the Hummingbird (Taino Tales)
by Vicky Weber, Olha Melnyk
4.7 Stars (246 Reviews)

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Alida lives in paradise, so what could go wrong? When she meets a boy from the opposing tribe, their friendship quickly blossoms into something more.

… What will happen if someone discovers their forbidden love?

With all the magic of a Disney fairytale, the Secret of the Hummingbird is sure to capture the hearts of children and adults alike. You won’t just enjoy the story, you will feel like a part of it.

Created by an elementary teacher to educate and inspire, children will love learning about the Taíno culture through the retelling of their indigenous folklore, bringing an ancient culture? and a young love?to colorful life.

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