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What I Liked

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If you’re new here, welcome to The Penhaven Journal—where we talk books that stick with you long after the last page. Today, I’m revisiting a personal favorite: Killer in the Hills, the second installment in the Jack Rho...

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From the Penhaven Docket: Black Roses by Max E. Stone

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I listened to the audiobook edition of this read, narrated by Amina Cee.

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A Throwback Thriller That Aged Like Fine Wine (And Ruined My Sleep)

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Hello, book lovers!

","url":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/a-note-to-my-readers-life-delays-and-the-road-ahead","title":"A Note to My Readers: Life, Delays, and the Road Ahead","summary":"Hello, book lovers!","date_modified":"2026-08-25T13:18:22Z"},{"id":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/%F0%9F%9A%90-audiobook-review-beaches-bungalows-and-burglaries-by-tonya","html_content":"

A Camper and Criminals Cozy Mystery, Book One

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My next five reads are officially lined up—and apparently, my reading mood is a little bit of everything. 😂

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After giving this a great deal of thought, I’ve decided to move the release of The Twelve Days of Saltberry Christmas to the 2026 holiday season.

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🎧 Some time ago, I listened to the audiobook edition, narrated by Amina Cee. Check out my thoughts!

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Some fantasy books take you on a journey.

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An Independence Day Reflection by KV Sans, Author of Echoes of Destiny

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I’ll be real with you—last Friday totally got away from me.

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Hi all!

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Whether you are boarding a five-hour flight, relaxing by the waves, or hiding out in a quiet cabin, vacation offers the rarest luxury of all: uninterrupted reading time.

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*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*

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Welcome or welcome back to the Penhaven Journal! 📚✨

","url":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/%F0%9F%93%9A%E2%9C%A8%F0%9F%92%94throwback-review-isabel-and-diego%E2%80%99s-story-by-dlorton-%F0%9F%93%9A%E2%9C%A8%F0%9F%92%94","title":"📚✨💔Throwback Review: Isabel and Diego’s Story by DLOrton 📚✨💔","summary":"Welcome or welcome back to the Penhaven Journal! 📚✨","date_modified":"2026-06-06T01:19:56Z"},{"id":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/throwback-review-cold-blooded-by-lisa-jackson-new-orleans-2","html_content":"

Hey all! Welcome back to The Penhaven Journal's Book Review Fridays.

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*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*

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📚✨ From the Goodreads Archives: I originally wrote this review in 2016, and now I’m bringing it back for Friday Book Review day with a fresh polish. 🕰️💻

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Happy Friday, everyone, and welcome back to The Penhaven Journal's Book Review Fridays at Penhaven Books.

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Have you ever read a story that feels both magical and deeply rooted in history at the same time? That’s Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen. Inspired by West African mythology, this YA fantasy introduces readers to a power...

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Hi everyone! I hope this blog article finds you well. Welcome back—and if it’s your first time here, a huge welcome to the Penhaven Journal. 📚

","url":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/%F0%9F%91%A8%E2%80%8D%E2%9A%96%EF%B8%8F-book-review-while-justice-sleeps-by-stacy-abrams-%F0%9F%91%A8%E2%80%8D%E2%9A%96%EF%B8%8F","title":"👨‍⚖️ Book Review: While Justice Sleeps by Stacy Abrams 👨‍⚖️","summary":"Hi everyone! I hope this blog article finds you well. Welcome back—and if it’s your first time here, a huge welcome to the Penhaven Journal. 📚","date_modified":"2026-04-24T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/this-or-that-bookish-edition","html_content":"

","url":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/this-or-that-bookish-edition","title":"This Or That: Bookish Edition","date_modified":"2026-04-07T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/wheres-the-rom-com-though","html_content":"

Seriously. We get stories of pain, struggle, and trauma on repeat. But where's the Black rom-com where nobody dies at the end?

","url":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/wheres-the-rom-com-though","title":"Where's the Rom-Com, Though?","summary":"Seriously. We get stories of pain, struggle, and trauma on repeat. But where's the Black rom-com where nobody dies at the end?","date_modified":"2026-04-06T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/trying-to-understand-the-universe-without-being-an-astrophysicist","html_content":"

Overview / Summary\nMy latest read, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, is Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson’s attempt to “bring the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly.” For that reason alone, when I spotted this book du...

","url":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/trying-to-understand-the-universe-without-being-an-astrophysicist","title":"Trying to Understand the Universe Without Being an Astrophysicist","summary":"Overview / Summary\nMy latest read, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, is Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson’s attempt to “bring the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly.” For that reason alone, when I spotted this book du...","date_modified":"2026-02-20T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/%E2%AD%90%F0%9F%93%9Areview-nexus-by-yunal-noah-harari-%E2%AD%90%F0%9F%93%9A","html_content":"

So I received a recommendation for this book from a friend of mine (who I might I add, like myself, has too many books and not enough space) and knew I had to check it out.

","url":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/%E2%AD%90%F0%9F%93%9Areview-nexus-by-yunal-noah-harari-%E2%AD%90%F0%9F%93%9A","title":"⭐📚Review: Nexus by Yunal Noah Harari ⭐📚","summary":"So I received a recommendation for this book from a friend of mine (who I might I add, like myself, has too many books and not enough space) and knew I had to check it out.","date_modified":"2025-11-07T14:32:12Z"},{"id":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/cover-live-the-twelve-days-of-saltberry-christmas","html_content":"

Welcome to Saltberry Cove — where Christmas magic, second chances, and a seaside bookshop come together.

","url":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/cover-live-the-twelve-days-of-saltberry-christmas","title":"Cover Live: The Twelve Days of Saltberry Christmas ","summary":"Welcome to Saltberry Cove — where Christmas magic, second chances, and a seaside bookshop come together. ","date_modified":"2025-11-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/a-bentzmontoya-fans-mixed-feelings-lisa-jacksons-last-sinner","html_content":"

So first, let me start off by saying that I love me some Bentz and Montoya. While they both have their flaws in the 9 books (I started with \"Malice\" and then had to start over) that I've had the privilege to explore, I f...

","url":"https://penhavenbooks.com/penhaven-journal/f/a-bentzmontoya-fans-mixed-feelings-lisa-jacksons-last-sinner","title":"A Bentz/Montoya Fan's Mixed Feelings: Lisa Jackson's Last Sinner","summary":"So first, let me start off by saying that I love me some Bentz and Montoya. While they both have their flaws in the 9 books (I started with \"Malice\" and then had to start over) that I've had the privilege to explore, I f...","date_modified":"2025-10-31T18:07:30Z"}]}