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July 28
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Patty
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No Nest for the Wicket (Meg Langslow Mysteries)
by Donna Andrews
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Patty said:
"The new installment in the Meg Langslow series is just as fun as the rest. Meg’s brother has gotten her involved in extreme croquet and that has resulted in murder. While Meg tries to solve the crime, the regular case of relatives get involved an...more
The new installment in the Meg Langslow series is just as fun as the rest. Meg’s brother has gotten her involved in extreme croquet and that has resulted in murder. While Meg tries to solve the crime, the regular case of relatives get involved and a work crew continues fixing the house. (Meg and her fiancée have moved into the barn) In typical Andrews fashion, multiple things are going on and all will have the reader laughing. If you have read the series, you are in for another treat. If you haven’t found these books yet, start at the beginning with Murder with Peacocks....less
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Patty
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Shoes To Die For (A Jaine Austen Mystery)
by Laura Levine
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Patty said:
"When freelance writer Jaine Austen has a chance to write advertising copy for an upscale boutique she gets more than just a writing job. Using her amateur detective skills she attempts to solve the murder before becoming the next victim! Mixed with...more
When freelance writer Jaine Austen has a chance to write advertising copy for an upscale boutique she gets more than just a writing job. Using her amateur detective skills she attempts to solve the murder before becoming the next victim! Mixed with a decent mystery is the unique character of Jaine Austen. A single woman who likes to eat, enjoys comfortable clothes over fashion and isn’t really looking for a man. A fun series....less
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Patty
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The Underneath (Hardcover)
by Kathi Appelt (Goodreads author!)
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fiction-juv
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Patty said:
"A calico cat is looking for a place to have her kittens. She knows the house is not safe but the song of the old hound that lives there calls to her. The kittens will start them all on a path of danger and evil.
The book interweaves 2 stories. ...more
A calico cat is looking for a place to have her kittens. She knows the house is not safe but the song of the old hound that lives there calls to her. The kittens will start them all on a path of danger and evil.
The book interweaves 2 stories. The animals and a story that is thousands of years old of mythical creatures that can change from human to animal.
Juv. Fic but for older children. Fairly dark.
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July 21
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Patty
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The Penny: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Joyce Meyer, Deborah Bedford
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fiction-with-meat
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Patty said:
"Can a little thing really change your life? The day that Jenny stops to pick up a penny certainly does. Because the chain of events that Jenny starts ends up thwarting a robbery, the young teen lands a job working for Miss Shaw in her jewelry shop....more
Can a little thing really change your life? The day that Jenny stops to pick up a penny certainly does. Because the chain of events that Jenny starts ends up thwarting a robbery, the young teen lands a job working for Miss Shaw in her jewelry shop. This leads to a period of freedom that allows Jenny to experience enough love and connection to others that she can open up to the return of those things. And, for Jenny, that changes everything. You won’t look at a penny the same way for a long time.
A nice work of fiction. Likeable characters and while the story line can be harsh at times you get the feeling that Jenny will be alright in the end.
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Patty
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The Friday Night Knitting Club (Hardcover)
by Kate Jacobs
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Patty said:
"You could call it chick lit that has grown up a bit or a cross between chick lit and meaty fiction, this book doesn’t quite fit in either subcategory but will appeal to readers of both. The Friday Night Knitting Club gives us a half dozen strong, ...more
You could call it chick lit that has grown up a bit or a cross between chick lit and meaty fiction, this book doesn’t quite fit in either subcategory but will appeal to readers of both. The Friday Night Knitting Club gives us a half dozen strong, interesting women who happen to each be at crossroads. They come together to knit, talk and share company and through this make relationships that help them conquer this next challenge of life. Lost loves return, new loves make themselves known, marriages flounder, careers are ended and started; all things that happen in life. But these women have each other as well as a love of knitting to help them through. If you knit, you will feel like one of the club. If you don’t, you’ll feel like rushing out to learn! ...less
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Patty
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Freakonomics Rev Ed: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (Hardcover)
by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
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Patty said:
"The authors explore 7 or 8 concepts to see how they relate to the world. For example, “Do real estate agents work as hard selling your hose as they do their own?” “What impact does a parent have on a child’s success?” Fascinating book.
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July 16
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Patty
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The Serpent on the Crown: An Amelia Peabody Mystery (Book 17)
by Elizabeth Peters
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cozy-mystery
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Patty said:
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If you have read any of the Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters then you have probably already read the most recent installment. If you haven’t read any you are in for a treat with over a dozen books to enjoy. This time Amelia, her husban...more
If you have read any of the Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters then you have probably already read the most recent installment. If you haven’t read any you are in for a treat with over a dozen books to enjoy. This time Amelia, her husband, Emerson, their children, grandchildren and assorted friends are again in Egypt excavating in the Valley of the Kings. Set in 1922, the story involves a dangerous artifact that could be bringing death to those that keep it, and it is given to Emerson! Enjoy another adventure with the family in Egypt or start this series with The Crocodile on the Sandbank.
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Patty
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The PMS Murder (Jaine Austen Mystery)
by Laura Levine
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Patty said:
"When Jaine Austen meets another woman in the changing room at Bargain Barn she thinks she has found a kindred soul. Pam is someone who shares Jaine’s love of high calorie food, a few drinks, and doesn’t look like a super model in appearance cons...more
When Jaine Austen meets another woman in the changing room at Bargain Barn she thinks she has found a kindred soul. Pam is someone who shares Jaine’s love of high calorie food, a few drinks, and doesn’t look like a super model in appearance conscious LA. Even better, Pam introduces Jaine to the PMS Club whose members are a fun group of women and one gay man. But with the murder of one member the group begins to fall apart. In trying to solve the crime, Jaine discovers that everyone had a reason to commit murder.
This is a fun, light mystery. 5th in the series. If you haven’t started the series yet try the first one, This Pen for Hire.
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Patty
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Killer Blonde (Jaine Austen Mysteries)
by Laura Levine
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cozy-mystery
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Patty said:
"Jaine Austen is at it again. This time she takes a job ghost writing for a very wealthy woman. Jaine is certain the book will never be published, the job is uncomfortable and the woman is a bitch but Jaine is always looking for a job. So when her ...more
Jaine Austen is at it again. This time she takes a job ghost writing for a very wealthy woman. Jaine is certain the book will never be published, the job is uncomfortable and the woman is a bitch but Jaine is always looking for a job. So when her employer is found dead, Jaine goes from writer to detective.
Good story, keeps you guessing.
3rd in the series.
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July 09
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Patty
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Aunt Dimity Goes West (Aunt Dimity)
by Nancy Atherton
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Patty said:
"After Lori’s last adventure she needs a chance to heal mentally and physically. Her husband, Bill, plans a trip for her and the boys to Colorado. There Lori finds not only a near replica of the English community she just left but also an old gold...more
After Lori’s last adventure she needs a chance to heal mentally and physically. Her husband, Bill, plans a trip for her and the boys to Colorado. There Lori finds not only a near replica of the English community she just left but also an old gold mine mystery.
If you haven’t yet discovered this cozy mystery series, start at the beginning with Aunt Dimity’s Death.
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