Book Review: Dear Pen Pal (The Mother-Daughter Book Club, #3) by Heather Vogel Frederick

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Dear Pen Pal (The Mother-Daughter Book Club, #3)  by Heather Vogel Frederick  is the third book in a middle grade book series that is being rereleased. Chaos erupts in this third installment as the daughters in the book club get themselves into trouble. Each of the girls have big changes in their lives:  Jess is going to boarding school; Megan's grandmother comes to live with her; Emma starts a campaign against school uniforms; Cassidy has a lot of unexpected change coming to her family. Will the mother daughter book club stay together? I'd like to thank NetGalley, Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing, and Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers for an Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of Dear Pen Pal  by Heather Vogel Frederick with it's upcoming rerelease to the public. I always love a good book that involves books, even if its target audience is children between the ages of eight and twelve. It wasn't until I reached the end of the book that I realized that it...
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Book Reviews 2022

The Running Bibliophile's Book Reviews for 2022

Book Reviews and Recommendations from 2022 | The Running Bibliophile

Are you searching for your next great read? Or maybe you missed one of The Running Bibliophile’s book reviews from 2022? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find a curated collection of book reviews and book recommendations from 2022, featuring a variety of genres, authors, and stories to suit every type of reader.

Whether you love mystery, romance, historical fiction, thrillers, fantasy, or contemporary novels, these reviews can help you discover new books worth reading. You might even stumble upon a new favorite author, an exciting new series, or a hidden gem you wouldn’t have found otherwise.

At The Running Bibliophile, our goal is to make it easier for book lovers to choose their next read with honest, thoughtful reviews and recommendations. Each review highlights key themes, writing style, and overall impressions to help you decide if a book is right for you.

Have you read any of the books featured in our 2022 reviews? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your opinions in the comments and let us know whether you agreed or disagreed with our take. Book discussions make reading even more fun, so feel free to join the conversation.

As always, please keep all comments respectful and kind so everyone can enjoy a welcoming and positive space for book lovers.

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January 2022

  • None

February 2022

  • Look Alive Twenty-Five (Stephanie Plum, #25) by Janet Evanovich
  • Turkey Day Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #7) by Leslie Meier
  • Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder (Hannah Swenson, #27) by Joanne Fluke
  • Haunted (Fear Street, #7) by R.L. Stine
  • Face-Off! (Girl Talk, #2) by L.E. Blair

March 2022

  • Wedding Day Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #8) by Leslie Meier
  • Every Vow You Break by Peter Swanson
  • An Unthinkable Thing by Nicole Lundrigan

April 2022

  • The Model Spy by Maryka Biaggio
  • Death in Paris: Màiri Maguire Cozy Mysteries by Kate Darroch
  • 214 Palmer Street by Karen McQuestion
  • A Parting Shot by J.C. Kenney
  • I Know What You've Done by Dorothy Koomson
  • The Summer of Christmas by Juliet Giglio and Keith Giglio
  • Where You've Got To Be by Caroline Gertler
  • Racing the Light by Robert Crais

May 2022

June 2022

  • Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow
  • The Resemblance by Lauren Nossett
  • A Line in the Sand by Teri Wilson
  • Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau
  • Twisted Twenty-Six (Stephanie Plum, #26) by Janet Evanovich

July 2022

  • The Circus Train by Amita Parikh
  • The Lifeguard by Richie Tankersley Cusick
  • The Last to Vanish by Megan Miranda
  • The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict

August 2022

September 2022

October 2022

  • The Shop on Royal Street (Royal Street, #1) by Karen White
  • The Family Game by Catherine Steadman
  • The Prisoner by B.A. Paris
  • Adam and His Tuba by Ziga X Gombac
  • The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
  • Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead (Finlay Donovan, #2) by Elle Cosimano
  • I Don't Want to Move by Carolyn Watkins

November 2022

December 2022

  • The Summer Party by Rebecca Heath
  • Santa's Countdown to Christmas, 24 Days of Stories by Kim Thompson, Illustrated by Elodie Duhameau
  • I'm Not Scared No Way, I'm Getting My Haircut Today by Kimberly Pattison
  • Karen's Worst Day (Baby-Sitters Little Sister, #3) by Ann M. Martin
  • Knot a Game (Yarn Retreat Mystery, #9) by Betty Hechtman
  • Is A Worry Worrying You? by Ferida Wolff and Harriet May Savitz, Illustrated by Marie Le Tourneau
  • Christmas, Cabernet, and Chaos (A Sally and Pearl Adventure, #2) by Wendy Day
  • How The Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
  • Camp Creepy (Sinister Summer, #3) by Kiersten White
  • Who Slayed The Santas? (Juniper Holiday, #3) by Leighann Dobbs
  • Freddie Mercury (Little People, BIG DREAMS) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by Ruby Taylor
  • Baker and Taylor and the Mystery of the Library Cats by Candy Rodo

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