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A Fond Farewell to January

Posted on February 1, 2026 by fairysockmother

January was a month to try men’s (and women’s) souls. After a period of milder winters, this last one has certainly been one for the records. We have 20” of snow and below zero temperatures! Because of my husband’s forethought … Continue reading →

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FairySockmother’s Favorites

Posted on February 1, 2026 by fairysockmother

Two fantasies and an historical novel, all of which were stellar! A Curious Kind of Magic Five Stars by Mara Rutherford This book was provided by Macmillan, the publisher, through NetGalley. All opinions are my own. Willow Stokes tries desperately … Continue reading →

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FAIRYSOCKMOTHER’S FAVORITES

Posted on April 24, 2025 by fairysockmother

I have two winners today and will have two more soon. There are such wonderful new books coming out! Both books were provided by the publisher but the opinions are my own. Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein 4 Stars After … Continue reading →

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FAIRYSOCKMOTHER’S FAVORITES

Posted on March 14, 2025 by fairysockmother

4 Stars Take Zelda, (a writer with a bad case of writers’ block), Zelda’s two sisters (who are witches), Morgan, Zelda’s nosy next-door neighbor, (a journalist obsessed by the paranormal), and last of all, Moonville, Ohio, Zelda’s Magical hometown, and … Continue reading →

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FAIRYSOCKMOTHER’S FAVORITES

Posted on February 5, 2025 by fairysockmother

THE BEASTS WE BURY by D L Taylor Mancella lives in a world ruled by magic. The Primes of each kingdom flaunt their magical powers to incite war or promote peace. Mancella is the heir apparent to her brutal father, … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS MAGIC

Posted on January 10, 2025 by fairysockmother

Christmas for me, has always held an innate magic. It is a belief I have retained from my childhood, and it has never dimmed. I remember being surprised when I ran into someone whose feelings about Christmas were different, and, … Continue reading →

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FairySockmother’s Favorites

Posted on July 16, 2024 by fairysockmother

God of The Woods by Liz Moore 5 Stars In the summer of 1975, Barbara Van Laar, a resident at an Adirondack Camp that her family owns, goes missing. Fourteen years earlier, Bear Van Laar, the bright, charming son of … Continue reading →

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The Dallergut Dream Department Store

Posted on June 23, 2024 by fairysockmother

Penny, our narrator, lands her “dream” job, working at The Dallergut Dream Department Store. She finds Mr. Dallergut kind and fair as he manages the five-story repository housing different types of dreams for purchase on every floor. To Penny’s delight, … Continue reading →

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FAIRYSOCKMOTHER’S FAVORITES

Posted on June 6, 2024 by fairysockmother

I’m adding a new aspect to my blog. I have been doing a great deal of Book Reviewing since I retired. I’d like to share my favorites with you! These three were published by Penguin Random House LLC. All books … Continue reading →

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COUNTING CATS

Posted on January 26, 2024 by fairysockmother

The last two weeks have been hard on my barn cats. Near zero temperatures and snow have made life miserable for them. The constant threat of packs of coyotes has me counting cats at every meal, to be sure they … Continue reading →

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