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just recently finished Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies by Misha Popp and i was absolutely crazy about it!!! hoping to read A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder (Countess of Harleigh Mystery #3) next!

I've recently finished the first two books of the Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Can't wait to start the next one.

Paul wrote: "I've recently finished the first two books of the Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Can't wait to start the next one."

Such a good series! I'm up to the third one, as well.

rae wrote: "just recently finished Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies by Misha Popp and i was absolutely crazy about it!!! hoping to read A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder (Countess of Harleigh Mystery #3) next!"

I liked Magic, Lies and Deadly Pies but not enough to want to read more. I ADORE The Countess of Harleigh and can't wait to see what Fran gets up to next (along with her swoony neighbor.)

I read Muffin But Trouble
It was engaging enough to keep my attention but I've outgrown this style of writing. It's too silly and unrealistic for me. Plus the repeated use of "alright" and "donut" drove me up a wall.

QNPoohBear wrote: "rae wrote: "just recently finished Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies by Misha Popp and i was absolutely crazy about it!!! hoping to read A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder (Countess of Harleigh Myste..."

i absolutely understand that about Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies... it was most definitely not your typical cozy (i've heard people say it doesn't even count as one lol). i adore frances and george's relationship!! it's so cute how they go back and forth and have so much fun. it's definitely a series i'll be reading the whole way through!

When my niece is a little older (she's a new 14), I will recommend Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies. It's more up her alley than mine. I was just thinking about that book though when I heard about a high profile case involving a male college athlete from the college my brother works at.

George from the Countess of Harleigh mysteries is so swoony! I love his sense of humor but also how much he supports Frances. His sister is a little annoying sometimes but she's a good friend to Fran. Fran's family drives me up a wall in A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder but the confrontation scene (view spoiler)[where Fran's MOTHER comes to her rescue in the stables was fantastic. (hide spoiler)] I am eagerly awaiting the next volume in the series.

QNPoohBear wrote: "When my niece is a little older (she's a new 14), I will recommend Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies. It's more up her alley than mine. I was just thinking about that book though when I ..."

Ahhhh George... definitely swoon worthy.

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For those who listen to audiobooks and haven't yet started Ellery Adams' Secret, Book and Scone Society series, the first three books are on sale at ChirpBooks.com until May 15, for a total of $4.99 ($US). That's less than you usually pay for just one audiobook :) Or you can buy them individually for $2.99, if you've already read one or two of them.

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I'm having fun with cheese themed cozies this week. Up first, Cheddar Late Than Dead by Linda Reilly https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Barb wrote: "Not sure if this is the right place for this, but I couldn't find a folder that seemed more appropriate. Mods, if you want me to post this elsewhere, please let me know, thanks.


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Barb, are you happy with the quality of their audiobooks? I haven't tried one, and hesitate because in the past I've heard negative comments about the listening experience.

I've been getting audios from them for a couple of years now, I think, and I have yet to have a problem with the playback or with the quality.

Mark wrote: "I'm having fun with cheese themed cozies this week. Up first, Cheddar Late Than Dead by Linda Reilly https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Check out Cheddar Off Dead by Korina Moss! I’m currently on book 2, Gone For Gouda, and it’s a pleasant read thus far.

Connie wrote: "Mark wrote: "I'm having fun with cheese themed cozies this week. Up first, Cheddar Late Than Dead by Linda Reilly https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5..."

Spoiler alert: Guess what book I'm reviewing tomorrow as the other part of "cheese week." :)

Barb wrote: "I've been getting audios from them for a couple of years now, I think, and I have yet to have a problem with the playback or with the quality."

Thanks! Time to check them out, I think.

I picked up three books at the library today

Mint Chocolate Murder

Feel the Bern

Aunt Dimity: Snowbound

My second cheese themed cozy of the week was Curds of Prey by Korina Moss https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I am reading Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie. Written in 1936, it is a Hercule Poirot series. It is set in present day Iraq. Very well written and paced. You can't go wrong with Agatha Christie.

You can't even go wrong with Mary Westmacott :)


Last Movie: Cinema Paradiso (Giuseppe Tornatore, 1988) 5/10

Enjoyed a trip back in time with Murder in Midtown by Liz Freeland https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'm currently reading the second book in the Georgia B&B series with Nina Fleet and the cute dog, Mattie. "Peachy Scream"


I'm also reading my first Amish mystery, "Assaulted Caramel"

They're both great so far!

Finishing up Theater Nights Are Murder. It's felt a little slower than the first three, though the old biddies were still spot on. Maybe it's just me being a little distracted this month. I have the next one lined up for next month.

Mark wrote: "Enjoyed a trip back in time with Murder in Midtown by Liz Freeland https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Your review really snagged my attention so I've added the first book to my burgeoning wish list. For shame! 😄

Hope you enjoy it!

Hi Jennifer, I just finished the third in the Georgia B&B series and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was chatting with the author via email this week and she hopes to do more in the series after #3 once she has secured a new publisher for the series.

Jennifer wrote: "I'm currently reading the second book in the Georgia B&B series with Nina Fleet and the cute dog, Mattie. "Peachy Scream"


I'm also reading my first Amish mystery..."

I love Amanda Flower! All of her series are great.
Kim

I'm from Ohio as is Amanda Flower. I need to try her Amish series again since so many people really like her work.

Carrie wrote: "Started listening to Jealousy Filled Donuts by Ginger Bolton, #3 in the Deputy Donut series. I really like this series...."

I really like that one, too!

Kim wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I'm currently reading the second book in the Georgia B&B series with Nina Fleet and the cute dog, Mattie. "Peachy Scream"


I'm also reading my fi..."

That's so good to hear about Amanda Flower because she has a lot of books!

I loved, loved, LOVED & & !

Carrie wrote: "Started listening to Jealousy Filled Donuts by Ginger Bolton, #3 in the Deputy Donut series. I really like this series...."

I loved the audiobooks in this series. I was sad that they end with this book. I have continued reading the books and need to get back to this series.

I listened to The Librarian Always Rings Twice . I love this series and hope it will continue.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I ended April with the fun prequel novella Arbor Day Can Be Deadly by Ryan Rivers https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Historical cozy

I finished City of Fortune by Victoria Thompson. Set in 1919 New York City. Much of this book focuses around horse racing in the early 1900s and Emma's interesting family. Very good glimpse into that time period.

Murder in Her Stocking

I'm starting out May with the historical Murder on the Home Front by Jessica Ellicott https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Zermeena wrote: "I listened to The Librarian Always Rings Twice . I love this series and hope it will continue.

https://www.goodreads.com/review..."

It was cancelled after 3 books but the author is working on a new series now.

I read First Edition Murder
It was a pleasant diversion on an airplane but not much more. There's baking, rare books and pets so I was bound to like it but this first one didn't quite wow me. I'd read another if it was free.

Another fun new release today - #TagMe for Murder by Sarah E. Burr https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

QNPoohBear wrote: "Zermeena wrote: "I listened to The Librarian Always Rings Twice . I love this series and hope it will continue.

https://www.goo..."

Thanks for letting me know it was cancelled. I enjoyed them a lot and hoped it would continue. 😞

Zermeena wrote: "QNPoohBear wrote: "Zermeena wrote: "I listened to The Librarian Always Rings Twice . I love this series and hope it will continu..."

I hoped it would continue too. I learned a lot about classic Golden Age mysteries. Like the heroine, I'm a Jane Austen and Victorian lit person and know very little about the Golden Age of mysteries. I was curious so I read Murder Must Advertise. I would have read Frenchman's Creek if Marty Wingate hadn't spoiled the ending!

QNPoohBear - I haven't read Frenchman's Creek in ages but I remember it being very atmospheric and plan to reread it at some point. It is classic Daphne du Maurier.

Starting out the week with Silence is Golden by Penny Warner https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished Murder Through the English Post by Jessica Ellicott. Set in 1920 England. Book six in the series. Love this series of two independant women sharing a house and advantures after WWI. Set in England. Start with book 1.

Alice wrote: "I finished Murder Through the English Post by Jessica Ellicott. Set in 1920 England. Book six in the series. Love this series of..."

I like that series too. I'm like Edwina but I'd love to be more like Beryl!

QNPoohBear wrote: "Alice wrote: "I finished Murder Through the English Post by Jessica Ellicott. Set in 1920 England. Book six in the series. Love ..."

Add me as another who loves this series. I'm caught up for now, waiting for the next. Love this on audio!

Finishing off the week with the historical cozy If I Had a Hammer by Teresa Trent https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Fateful Words

I always enjoy a trip to The Cracked Spine but this one has me ready to book a trip to Edinburgh! Forget the mystery, I want to go on Edwin's tour! Delaney said the literal magic word "Hogwarts" and I was in. Then she said "Greyfriar's Bobby" and I was hooked. Not to mention everything in the warehouse and Delaney's office... mystery? What mystery? LOL!

I'm not done yet but I have my suspicions about who might be involved but I haven't put anything together yet. I only figured out one thing in the beginning that seemed a little obvious to me but not to any of the characters. Later, it's pointed out why that was.

Starting off the week with a fun historical mystery - A Novel Disguise by Samantha Larsen https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished listening to Murder at the Spring Ball: A 1920s Mystery by Benedict Brown. It was one of the Hoopla Bonus Books for May so I took a chance and was very pleasantly surprised. It was an offshoot of the locked room mystery. I'd give it 4.5 stars. I'll definitely continue with the series.

Barbara wrote: "I finished listening to Murder at the Spring Ball: A 1920s Mystery by Benedict Brown. It was one of the Hoopla Bonus Books for May so I took a chance and was very ..."

That's one of my May Bonus Borrows. Glad to know you enjoyed it. I find Bonus Borrows great for finding series.

Barbara wrote: "I finished listening to Murder at the Spring Ball: A 1920s Mystery by Benedict Brown. It was one of the Hoopla Bonus Books for May so I took a chance and was very ..."

This series has worked its way onto my favorites list.

I’m reading Tide and Punishment by Bree Baker. I don’t like it as much as the earlier books in the series. Here’s to hoping the next one will be better 🤞