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Due or Die (Library Lover's Mystery #2)
Answering tricky reference questions is excitement enough for library director Lindsey Norris. Until a murder is committed in her cozy hometown of Briar Creek, Connecticut, and the question of who did it must be answered before someone else is checked out--for good.
Paperback, 304 pages
Published
March 6th 2012
by Berkley
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This is the second book in the Library Lovers Mystery series, and I thought it was a fun read. Lindsey, the library director, once again finds herself involved in solving a murder mystery in her small town. Markus Rushton, the intolerable husband of Carrie, the newly elected president of the Friends of the Library, is found shot to death in their home, and Carrie is the prime suspect, although there are others. Markus was quite an unpleasant and argumentative individual, and no one is really sur...more
Synopsis (from bn.com): Answering tricky reference questions is excitement enough for library director Lindsey Norris. Until a murder is committed in her cozy hometown of Briar Creek, Connecticut, and the question of who did it must be answered before someone else is checked out—for good.
My thoughts: This is the second book in the Library Lover’s Mystery series. I must say that I do enjoy this series. I find the characters charming, warm, and inviting and the storylines fun! This particular book...more
My thoughts: This is the second book in the Library Lover’s Mystery series. I must say that I do enjoy this series. I find the characters charming, warm, and inviting and the storylines fun! This particular book...more
This was a nice second novel in this cozy mystery series that has a public library director in a small coastal Connecticut town called Briar Creek. Lindsey Norris is quickly pulled into small town politics when the Friends of the Library has an election for their President and the long-term leader of the group is overthrown unanimously by Carrie Rushton, a hard working and friendly helper for the library.
Things go terribly wrong when Carrie's husband, who everyone thinks is overly cruel to her,...more
Things go terribly wrong when Carrie's husband, who everyone thinks is overly cruel to her,...more
We are back in Briar Creek, Connecticut at the library with our sleuth friends, Lindsey Norris and her reading/crafting friends. There is a change of Presidency for the 'Friends of the Library' and bad feelings evolve.
Not only that, some hard-hearted person threw a defenseless pup into the book drop, not caring that the cold might kill him. I fell in love with Heathcliff and admire his courage. Lindsey needs a strong man in her world as it becomes apparent that someone is trying to attack her p...more
Not only that, some hard-hearted person threw a defenseless pup into the book drop, not caring that the cold might kill him. I fell in love with Heathcliff and admire his courage. Lindsey needs a strong man in her world as it becomes apparent that someone is trying to attack her p...more
Lindsey Norris is settling in to her job as director of the Briar Creek Public Library on the coast of Connecticut. She's made a lot of changes, which almost everyone is pleased about, though there are a few hold-outs including the circulation supervisor, Ms. Cole.
Another big change, though Lindsey is not directly responsible, is the election of new Friends of the Library president, Carrie Rushton. Although Carrie is a very pleasant person with many friends, she is burdened with an extremely di...more
Another big change, though Lindsey is not directly responsible, is the election of new Friends of the Library president, Carrie Rushton. Although Carrie is a very pleasant person with many friends, she is burdened with an extremely di...more
Cute cozy. Love the fact that the heroine that does not think and act as if she is better than professionals at investigating the murder. Yes, she does go off and question people; not always subtlety - often too forthright. But at least she tries to have a reason to talk to these people other than to question them; not at all like some cozy heroines who think they just have the right to walk into someone's home or business and question them.
I also like the supporting story of Lindsey's "fosteri...more
I also like the supporting story of Lindsey's "fosteri...more
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Due Or Die, the second book in the Library Lover's Mystery series, is the perfect cozy for a bookworm like me! Lots of books, book trivia, a charming town and great characters; what's not to like? I fell in love with the characters in the first book, Books Can Be Deceiving, but this time Jenn McKinlay has outdone herself by introducing a new star on the firmament, canine buddy Heathcliff (isn't that a perfect name for a dog?). Heathcliff is incredibly lovable and makes me yearn for a Heathcliff...more
Lindsey Norris is back and there is a big shake up at the library when the president of the Friends of the Library group, Bill Sint, is ousted after serving for several years. He is replaced by Carrie Rushton and one of Bill’s supporters starts to take things a little too far, but would “Batty” Bilson commit murder? Carrie Rushton’s husband in found dead and all the evidence points at Carrie, but Lindsey knows she is innocent.
To make matters worse the murder investigation takes a backseat when a...more
To make matters worse the murder investigation takes a backseat when a...more
This was a well written library-centric cozy. Usually any cozies that have to do with books or reading are some of my favorite. The characters are cute, classic “small town” types. The librarian is the “upstart newcomer from the big city” who disrupts the way the library has been run by “the lemon”, a sour faced librarian. There is a circle of friends who gather to craft, gossip and support Lindsey, the newcomer. A misunderstood, bad boy ex-convict, who seems like he may become important later i...more
Apr 23, 2012
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#2 in series. Lindsey Norris, a librarian in New England, is drawn into the murder of Carrie Rushton's husband. Carrie has just been elected head of the library committee. Her husband is murdered and Carrie is a suspect. The former president, Bill Stint, was furious about being pushed out of the presidency. Bill lives in a huge house and is very wealthy. It turns out that Bill's nephew, Edmund, and the murdered man, were stealing valuable books from the library donations. Edmund was hiding them...more
Do Or Die is the second book in The Library Lover's Mystery series and a great addition it is.
Lindsey Norris, the library director, is asked by Carrie Rushton if she would attend the Friends of the Library meeting at which the election of president of the group will be held. The current president Bill Sint has been making uncalled for comments about her opposing him for president. Sint is even more upset when he find out that Carrie has won the election. When Carrie gets home from the library sh...more
Lindsey Norris, the library director, is asked by Carrie Rushton if she would attend the Friends of the Library meeting at which the election of president of the group will be held. The current president Bill Sint has been making uncalled for comments about her opposing him for president. Sint is even more upset when he find out that Carrie has won the election. When Carrie gets home from the library sh...more
Jun 22, 2012
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Fun, easy read...just what I'm looking for to relax. The only problem is that she gets a puppy in this one, and OBVIOUSLY she's never raised a male puppy. She said that the dog lifted its leg to pee, and male puppies don't do that at 3 months old. Also, if this puppy really responded to humans by barking like this puppy did, then he must be a GENIUS. Puppies are so full of life and learning and exploring that they don't respond to humans that way unless they've been trained to listen and look fo...more
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Boy, I hope this book is an indication of just how great this series is going to be. I thoroughly enjoyed this book - the characters are really likeable and the writing put me in the scene almost immediately. In a lot of books I read I find myself skimming over an over-abundance of internal dialogue but Due or Die had none of that. I will admit to guessing the murderer very quickly, but not the why or the how and I liked how the whole story tied together when I got there.
While I'm a fan of both...more
While I'm a fan of both...more
This is the second book in a new series by author Jenn McKinlay, but it's the first one I have read. I hope this book is an indication of just how good the series is going to be. I completely enjoyed this book--the characters were likeable and real. The writing/description of the location, buildings, etc were great.
The book's primary scene is the local library. The relatively new director is drawn into a murder investigation when her friend is the chief suspect. Along with this a person leaves...more
The book's primary scene is the local library. The relatively new director is drawn into a murder investigation when her friend is the chief suspect. Along with this a person leaves...more
I seem to be reading a lot of mystery series featuring a librarian who has a pet! This one is one of the best, because the author really is a librarian and understands the workings of a public library. There is a scene where they are trapped and the children's librarian provides some diversion, and it was really funny. I got a kick out of the controversy around the election of the president of the Friends of the Library. So many Friends groups can't find anybody who wants to be in charge! The st...more
It's election time for the Friends of the Library. The current president, Bill Sint is angry with Carrie Rushton for running against him. When Carrie wins the election, not all members are thrilled.
Now that she's President-Elect, Carrie is busier than ever. Unfortunately her husband Markus is of no help. When Markus is found murdered inside their home, Carrie becomes the police's number one suspect.
Due or Die is the second installment in the new Library Lover's Mystery series. Although I am one...more
Now that she's President-Elect, Carrie is busier than ever. Unfortunately her husband Markus is of no help. When Markus is found murdered inside their home, Carrie becomes the police's number one suspect.
Due or Die is the second installment in the new Library Lover's Mystery series. Although I am one...more
The second book was better than the first in the series. I love the setting, the characters, and the plots. In this book, Lindsey rescues a dog that is placed in the book drop. Heathcliff quickly becomes an important character in the book.
A Northeaster swoops in on Briar Creek, Connecticut. The Friends of the Library elect a new president but not everyone in town is happy about it.
If you love cozy mysteries this series has everything. A cozy story, recipes, and crochet directions for the Crafter...more
A Northeaster swoops in on Briar Creek, Connecticut. The Friends of the Library elect a new president but not everyone in town is happy about it.
If you love cozy mysteries this series has everything. A cozy story, recipes, and crochet directions for the Crafter...more
As as teen services librarian I do read lots of teen fiction with its missing parents, dramas, socioeconomic issues, and assorted supernaturals. After a while I do want to read books about grown-ups. This book has been like sorbet for me lately. A nice palate cleanser that slides down sweet and easy. Similar in plot structure to its predecessor it ups the cute factor by adding a puppy (yes the one skipping across the cover). Librarians and cozy mystery fans will find this series a treat even if...more
Jenn McKinlay has become one of my favorite writers in the cozy genre! Her cupcake bakery mysteries are outstanding and I'm now starting to get into the library lover's series, as well. I find Lindsay and her neighbors in Briar Creek to be absolutely charming! The way that McKinlay writes about the town and its people is so descriptive that it is not hard for me to imagine myself there trying to solve the mystery right alongside them. I will continue to read both this series and the cupcake bake...more
When Carrie is elected president of the Friends of the Library in little Briar Ctreek, the defeated candidate, and the unstable woman who has a crush on him, blame Lindsey, the new librarian. Carrie's difficult husband is murdered, and of course the spouse is the main suspect, but the investigation is put on hiatus by a storm that buries the town in snow. Naturally, Lindsey and her friends try to investigate to clear Carrie. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first in the seri...more
The career of the main character was an obvious draw. Also the title, which made me laugh a tiny bit. Like all good cozy mysteries there were good friends, a lovely town that you wish you could visit but never can as they exist in the author's imagination only, and a smattering of a love interest. I liked Lindsey Norris a lot as she didn't give up what was important to her and never wallowed in her reminiscing of past loves. The tidbits of the library were fun to read and I'll look forward to se...more
First Line: "I could not believe that Lucy agreed to marry Cecil when she was so obviously in love with George," Violet La Rue declared.
The same evening that Carrie Rushton is voted in as the new president of the Friends of the Library, her husband is murdered. The evidence is stacking up against the well-liked woman, but head librarian Lindsey Norris and the Briar Creek crafternoon club doesn't believe a bit of it. When a nor'easter buries the small coastal town in snow, wind and frigid tempera...more
The same evening that Carrie Rushton is voted in as the new president of the Friends of the Library, her husband is murdered. The evidence is stacking up against the well-liked woman, but head librarian Lindsey Norris and the Briar Creek crafternoon club doesn't believe a bit of it. When a nor'easter buries the small coastal town in snow, wind and frigid tempera...more
I have read both Books Can Be Deceiving and this one by Jenn McKinlay and I am enjoying them very much. She combines many of my favorite things - books, crafting, recipes - all wrapped up with a witty voice. I'm looking forward to the next on in this series. In the meantime, I have downloaded the first of her cupcake series onto my Nook and I'm guessing it will be equally enjoyable. I recommend this author for a fun read. I'd actually give it 3.5 stars if that were possible.
I love to read light mysteries - or I guess what they call "cozy" mysteries.
Once again Jenn McKinlay did not disappoint me with her second book of her Library Lover's Mystery series. Lindsey, who is the library director in this little Connecticut town just seems to have trouble and crazy people find her. Fun Who Done It! I would recommend to anyone who is tired of a lot of blood shed - not that there aren't dead people in her mysteries.
Once again Jenn McKinlay did not disappoint me with her second book of her Library Lover's Mystery series. Lindsey, who is the library director in this little Connecticut town just seems to have trouble and crazy people find her. Fun Who Done It! I would recommend to anyone who is tired of a lot of blood shed - not that there aren't dead people in her mysteries.
Another cute cozy mystery from McKinlay. I read these books in one sitting since they are fast page-turners and the story keeps you involved. I can never guess the correct murderer, but then I never did well playing the game of Clue either. I like this new series of hers (loved the cupcake mysteries too) because it takes place in a library which is one of my most favorite places in this whole world. Can't wait to read her next one.
This hit the 'cozy' spot for me. I liked going back to the small town full of odd people where the main character is a librarian. There were a few things I didn't like so much with this book, though, such as the addition of another 'suitor' for Lindsey. (view spoiler) And though the romance parts are more abundant in this book, they were still...more
I enjoyed Due or Die even more than Books Can Be Deceiving! Love the little library and the overall setting, would love even more description of the town. Glad Lindsey and Sully are finally going out--they've been gazing and blushing like teenagers for a while.
Being a librarian myself, I can relate to Lindsay and envy her job. But having read many cozy mysteries - and also many way worse than this one, I admit - I still give it 2 stars. When a mystery is not a mystery because you see events happen way before Jenn McKinlay wrote them, the fun in trying to solve the murder is gone. It was an enjoyable but predictable read. Nice for a few hours of mindless reading.
Second in Library Lover's Mystery series. A good follow up to the first one. I liked seeing the friendships deepen and the introduction to Carrie Rushton. Carrie is the number one suspect after her husband is murdered in their home. I also liked the further developments between Lindsey and Sully as well as meeting Heathcliff. I look forward to reading more novels about Briar Creek.
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Jenn is the New York Times bestselling author of the Cupcake Bakery mysteries as well as the Library Lover's mysteries. She also writes under the names Lucy Lawrence and Josie Belle. She lives in Arizona in a house that is overrun with kids, pets and her husband's guitars.
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