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QNPoohBear wrote: "Meg wrote: "Currently reading 
Aunt Dimity Beats the D*vil, set in a creepy English mansion."That was totally weird but marks a major turning point for Lori, I think. Try the recipe. Claire's Lace is totally addicting!..."
I was a little surprised by a couple occurences in the book. I'm really geared up for the next one.
I'll look at the recipe -- I'm intrigued!
Aunt Dimity: Detective is a good one. I love Finch! The latest few books have been very good and my real life book club is impatiently awaiting the next one in 2025!
Good to know! I have it in my Audible library and if I can squeeze it in in September I will. I had a bunch of library audiobooks that were on hold suddenly pop up so this month's tbr is already full.
current read,
, its an easy read, im really enjoying it so far.
My first book for September was
A Royal Affair by Allison Montclair https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
No cozy mysteries currently. I needed to take a break and move to a different genre. I had some other books I needed to get to.
I read Ambushed in the Alps
Wow the body count was high and the zany humor was rather lacking compared to the first book. I didn't see the twist coming at all.
I hope she writes more in this series. I like Angel and Sidney. I can do without the rest of Omega.
Mark wrote: "I'm finishing out August with 
French Quarter Fright Night by Ellen Byron https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."great minds think alike. I'm so far behind my TBR, but I started French Quarter Fright yesterday. I love her books
You'll enjoy this one. It's another great book.
Murder, She Knit
by Peggy Ehrhart
Good first in series, pretty good variety of characters and got a feel for the town. I was very pleased they got the cat and cat info right.
I did audio because that's what was available from library but a friend is reading it from Kindle Unlimited.
My review of
A Murder Mystery Cruise by Dawn Brookes is here. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Sales, Secrets & Suspects
quite a lot but I'm annoyed because there's a hook that keeps me wanting more. Also, the author has clearly never worked at a small non-profit historical museum. Tourists don't come on nice sunny weekdays in August and the museum simply doesn't earn any profit. School groups are the bread and butter even if they get a discount. I may have PTSD when I read the next one LOL! Hopefully there's not too many school groups in Dogwood Springs. Thankfully THAT is not my problem anymore.
QNPoohBear wrote: "Sales, Secrets & Suspects quite a lot but I'm annoyed because there's a hook that keeps me wanting more. Also, the author has clearly n..."I have the first two in the series. Picked them up because of my time as a volunteer at small non-profit art museum but that may also be the reason I keep putting off reading them. School groups could be good visitors when properly prepared.
I'm finishing up #35 in the Meg Langslow series. And, yes, I'm up-to-date with this series. It's another good one but not as humorous as some previous ones, imo. Though I've been a little distracted these days so maybe I just missed out.
Between a Flock and a Hard Place
L J wrote: Sales, Secrets & Suspects Picked them up because of my time as a volunteer at small non-profit art museum but that may also be the reason I keep putting off reading"The next one is much better. Home Tours, History & Homicide
The museum administration sounds more accurate. No school groups, thankfully! It's summer and hot and the museum's HVAC system needs to be replaced and they need an elevator to access the second floor. A historic home tour fundraiser is planned and a donor has promised $15,000 for the new elevator and may be convinced to switch to funding the new HVAC. A museum with an HVAC is a rarity here in New England! An elevator is necessary but then they get old and break down and have to be totally replaced.
The mystery was OK. I didn't care who killed Karl. He was not a likable person. Once again Bella is the bestest, goodest girl ever!
I did a keyword search in the next one for the painting just to find out what happened.
My brief review of
Hazardous Cruise by Dawn Brookes is here.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm kicking off the week with
Until Depths Do Us Part by K. B. Jackson https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've just updated my
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*** Laura Childs - Postcards from the Dead (Scrapbooking)
* Jenn McKinlay - Fondant Fumble (Cupcake Bakery)
* E X Ferrars - Last Will and Testament (Virginia & Felix)
* Addison Moore - Plum Pudding Peril (Lottie Lemon | Murder in the Mix)
* Victoria Hamilton - Sieve and Let Die (Vintage Kitchen)
* Amanda Cooper - Tempest in a Teapot (Teapot Collector)
* Lorraine Bartlett (& Gayle Leeson) - A Lethal Lake Effect (Victoria Square)
* Lorna Barrett - A Questionable Character (Booktown)
* Lorna Barrett - A Controversial Cover (Booktown)
Bethany wrote: "current read, The Pumpkin Spice Café, its an easy read, im really enjoying it so far."Did you find this more romance or more mystery? I see there are two books in the series. The second has different characters and a "hidden treasure" theme.
Starting out the week with
A Slay Ride Together with You by Vicki Delany https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Has anyone read the latest in Victoria Laurie's Ghost Hunter series, A Ghoul's Gotta Do? It's the first she's added to that series since 2016 (when she supposedly ended it).
I just watched an interview with Victoria Laurie on YouTube for the book and what prompted her to write it. I haven't been able to find it a local libraries and -- at least so far -- it's only available at Amazon. She does mention she plans to get it to Barnes & Noble soon. (???)
If you've read it, what did you think?
This was (is) a favorite series. I was happy when she spun off one of the characters (Gilley) and paired him with Abby Cooper's (Psychic Eye series) sister, Cat, in the Live Coach series. I loved Gilley and Cat together. Gilley is in the new Ghost Hunter book and I'm wondering if he's still working with Cat.
Laurie was asked what's coming up and mentioned another Ghost Hunter (13), another Psychic Eye (18). and entries in her newest series. What she didn't mention was an addition to the Life Coach (Cat Cooper) series -- which I thoroughly enjoy. :o(
I always love my visits to the North Pole with the Mrs. Claus series by Liz Ireland, and the latest is no exception. Here are my thoughts on
Mrs. Claus and the Nightmare Before New Year's.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished Come Shell or High Water
by Molly MacRae. This book was just okay for me. It seemed like it ran around in circles a bit. I thought the best character was the ghost. I have liked her other series but this one wasn't as good.
Trouble in Nuala
3 stars
Nice laid back cozy mystery set in Sri Lanka in the 1930's.
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm kicking off the week with
The Glass Bottom Hoax by Diane Vallere https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Murder at the Spelling Bee by Hollis.
I'm closing out the month with
Wonton Terror by Vivien Chienhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Historical CozyI finished Allyssa Maxwell's news Murder at Vinland
in her Newport series. It takes place in 1901 Newport, RI. I really enjoy this series. She has developed the characters very well and plot moves along. I recommend reading in order.
Alice wrote: "Historical CozyI finished Allyssa Maxwell's news Murder at Vinland
in her Newport series. It takes place in 1901 Newport, RI. I really enjo..."I have that one from the library. I was hoping to get to it this weekend but I'm not sure I will.
Furever After
by Sofie Kelly
I passed up the chance to read it earlier this month because I had plenty to read and there was a long library waiting list but now it's my turn.
The Body in the Library
3.5 Stars
The infallible, Queen of Crime. Miss Marple. Re-read.
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm kicking off October with
Crime and Parchment by Daphne Silverhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I really liked that one too, Mark, and am not-so-patiently waiting for book #2 :)
I believe book two is coming before the end of November.
I'm finishing out the week with
A Merry Little Murder Plot by Jenn McKinlay https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I am reading/listening to Checked Out For Murder by Allison Brook while i am at work.
loving this relatively new Ellie Alexander Cozy....
Its book #3 and it's a fun read - at least her other 2 books in the series were....
Mark wrote: "I believe book two is coming before the end of November."Yep, that's what my records show too. I keep watching for it on NetGalley, but so far... nada.
Mark wrote: "I'm finishing out the week with A Merry Little Murder Plot by Jenn McKinlay https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."I'm on hold already #8! Can't wait to read it. I love Lindsay and her librarian brain. She thinks just like me and she's from nearby too.
Started Wildflower Worries
by Agatha FrostI'm enjoying this series. Hoping to be caught up by the time the next book is released close to the end of this month.
My review of
The Case of the Cat Crazy Lady by Debbie De Louise is here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Tatiana wrote: "Currently reading:, , , , [bookcover:Plain ..."Good choices! You can't go wrong with Jenn McKinlay. I just love her books.
That was totally weird but marks a major turning point for Lori, I think. Try the recipe. Claire's Lace is totally addicting! Don't burn your mouth eating them hot out of the oven!