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Common Ground Coffee House in Kingsburg–Make Yourself At Home!

IN THE November 30 ISSUE

FROM THE 2013 Articles,
andArts & Entertainment,
andFood Fun,
andLorie Lewis Ham,
andMinistry Musings SECTIONS

by Lorie Lewis Ham


Common Ground Coffee House in downtown Kingsburg had its grand opening on May 1, 2013. With its cozy atmosphere and great coffee smells greeting you as you walk through the door, you wouldn’t suspect that this is much more than just a new coffee house

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Holiday Buzz by Cleo Coyle: Book Review/Guest Blog/Giveaway

IN THE December 15 ISSUE

FROM THE 2012 Articles,
andLorie Lewis Ham,
andMysteryrat's Maze SECTIONS

by Lorie Lewis Ham
& Cleo Coyle


What better way to spend the holidays then with one of my favorite mystery cozy authors Cleo Coyle (which is actually the husband and wife duo of Alice Alfonsi and Marc Cerasini). I absolutely love their Coffeehouse mysteries featuring the manager of the Village Blend in New York, Clare Cosi. One of my favorite places to hang out is a coffee house–so when I heard there was a mystery series set in one, I couldn’t resist and they never disappoint.

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