Kimberly's comments (member since Jun 18, 2009)

Kimberly's comments from the Cozy Mysteries group.

Melissa wrote: "In looking thru this thread again ~ I didnt notice the following author mentioned.. Miranda Bliss ~ Ive read one of her cozy mysteries, and really enjoyed it! I have 2 more on my To..."

I really enjoy that series and have kept up with it!

I am reading Espresso Shot by Cleo Coyle .

Heidi wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "I'm currently reading Whiskey with a Twist A Whiskey Mattimoe Mystery by Nina Wright ."

I have the first book in my to read pile - is the series ..."

I've enjoyed the series! The mystery always has a little twist and the storylines are always entertaining. I really love the characters though. They are full of humor! I hope you enjoy the first book.

I'm currently reading Whiskey with a Twist A Whiskey Mattimoe Mystery by Nina Wright .

I know a lot of you have already read the first Mystery a la Mode book by Wendy Lyn Watson called I Scream, You Scream. I just saw that book #2, Scoop to Kill is coming out July 2010.

I just started reading Corked by Cabernet by Michele Scott.

Lynn wrote: "Ooooh boy! My friends all make fun of my spreadsheet for mysteries....as soon as I clicked on this group today and found this posting, I knew I was "home". I keep a list of the series I've read a..."

I've never been to the Bloodstained Bookshelf site. Thanks for mentioning that and for listing some more good upcoming books!!

I just started Fed Up by Jessica Conant-Park and Susan Conant. It's book 4 in the Gourmet Girl series.

Melodie wrote: "I'm reading "

I'm interested to see what you think of that one!

Thanks to both of you. Dru, I haven't heard of some of these authors! I'll definitely be looking them up later.

I just saw that Susan Wittig Albert is coming out with a new mystery series. It's due July 2010 and it's called The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree.

The first book that came to my mind was Witches Bane by Susan Wittig Albert. I think it was the second book in the series.

Denise wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "I love it when a book reminds you of a certain area. That's one reason I enjoy the Herb Shop mysteries so much. She describes the town I went to college in perfectly. I like the Ca..."

No, it's by Susan Wittig Albert!

Denise wrote: "Wow - so many of these sound like they will be getting added to my TBR stack.

Kimberly - the Excel sheet is a great idea. I did that when I first started reading cozies so I could keep track of ..."

I believe I got the idea from Melodie a few months ago. It has definitely helped me keep track of everything. I made 5 columns: Author, Series, Titles, Read, Own/Library/Borrowed. I turn the square green under the read column once I complete a book and I add the date that I finished it. Under the last column I just put a O, L, or B so I know what I have and where it came from. It took awhile to type everything up, but it was worth it. Super easy to look it all up now and keep track of everything!

Mary Ellen wrote: "Kimberly, you are so organized! But please don't call your enthusiasm for reading a sickness! It's a joy for authors to hear about.

Mary Ellen
Craft Corner Mysteries"

I definitely mean sickness in a good/joking way!!!!!!! My husband has always told me that you can never have too many books, so I hold him to that statement :)

Sawyer wrote: "Now, this is just plain cruel! Every book mentioned sounds good, and I'm still in the middle of, or just starting, other cozy mystery series I have on my bookshelves! Most of the above-mentioned ..."

I know - it's a sickness, LOL! I finally started an Excel sheet so I can keep track of everything. It's huge :)

Melodie wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "I'm always on the lookout for new books by my favorite authors or completely new cozy series. I thought this would be a good place to start listing our finds.

October:
A new s..."

I'm looking forward to the ice cream one - mainly because I love ice cream ;) I haven't read any of the other authors....yet!!

January 2010:
Eggsecutive Orders by Julie Hyzy. Book 3 in A White House Mystery

February:
Margarita Nights by Phyllis Smallmann. Book 1 in Sherri Travis series.

March:
Sex in a Sidecar by Phyllis Smallmann. Book 2 in Sherri Travis series.

Melodie wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Just started Sucker Punch by Sammi Carter. It's book 5 in the Candy Shop mysteries"

I read that a couple of months ago. I enjoy this series. Even tho Paradise is a fictional to..."

I love it when a book reminds you of a certain area. That's one reason I enjoy the Herb Shop mysteries so much. She describes the town I went to college in perfectly. I like the Candy Shop series. The mystery is always good and I really like the main character!

I'm always on the lookout for new books by my favorite authors or completely new cozy series. I thought this would be a good place to start listing our finds.

October:
A new series coming out called Murder a la Mode. It's by Wendy Lyn Watson and the first book is called I Scream, You Scream.

Espresso Shot by Cleo Coyle. Book 7 in the Coffeehouse mysteries.

November:
Holiday Grind by Cleo Coyle. Book 8 in the Coffeehouse mysteries.

December 2010:
Murder Has a Sweet Tooth by Miranda Bliss. Book 5 in the Cooking Class Mystery.

Eggs Benedict Arnold by Laura Childs. Book 2 in the Cackleberry Club series.

Howl Deadly by Linda O. Johnston. Book 8 in the Kendra Ballantyne Pet Sitter series.

February:
Sleeping with Anemone by Kate Collins. Book 9 in A Flower Shop Mystery.

The Diva Paints the Town by Krista Davis. Book 3 in A Domestic Diva Mystery.

The Proof is in the Pudding by Melina Wells. Book 3 in A Della Cooks Mystery.

March:
A new Cupcake Mystery is starting up. It's by Jenn McKinlay and the first book is called Sprinkle with Murder.

Cook the Books by Jessica Conant-Park & Susan Conant. Book 5 in Gourmet Girl series.

Red Delicious Death by Sheila Connolly. Book 3 in An Orchard Mystery.

Pretty In Ink by Karen E. Olson. Book 2 in A Tattoo Shop Mystery.

Motherhood is Murder by Diana Orgain. Book 2 in A Maternal Instincts Mystery.

April:
A Toast to Murder by Michelle Scott. Book 6 in A Wine Lover's Mystery.