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I'm ending the week with the delightful (as always) Diane Vallere's
Ranch Dressing https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've finished a few cozies over the past few days:
Vows of Murder
The Plot Thicketsplus three more in a favorite series:
Bone to Be Wild
Rock-a-Bye Bones
Sticks and Bones
My review of
No Nest for the Wicket by Donna Andrews is here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Helen wrote: "My review of No Nest for the Wicket by Donna Andrews is here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."I own that one but haven't gotten there yet.
I finished Trouble on the Books
by Essie Lang. It was just okay for me. The characters did not do a lot to attract me. I don't think I will be reading book two.
I feel like a slug. I am way down in items read over last year at this time. =o/However, I have been reading cozies. I updated my challenge page with my March (and early April) reads (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...), to wit...
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** From the Kari Lee Townsend series Kalli Ballas/Mind Reader
* A Touch of Malice
* An Inkling of Evil
* Mayhem on the Mind
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From the Kari Lee Townsend series Sunny Meadows/Fortune Teller
* Murder in the Meditation
* Cruising Into Danger -- a crossover with the Kalli Ballas series
* Road Trip to Ruin-- a crossover with the Kalli Ballas series
There hasn't been a new "Sunny" book since book 6. The last two books are crossovers as are the next two. The author is working on a next-gen series featuring Sunny & Mitch's (now--then??--grown) children. I'm looking forward to it, but I really enjoy "Sunny's" series.
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From the Amanda Cooper (Victoria Hamilton) series Teapot Collector
* Shadow of a Spout
* The Grim Steeper
Seems to be a three-and-done (nothing new since 2016), but I'd read more in the series if they come. It was just starting to grow on me.
From the Cleo Coyle series Coffeehouse
* No Roast for the Weary
So so so good!!! It's a long book, but reads so fast becasue it's so good. Can't wait for the next--and I'm sure it's a year or two away. =o/
I'm a ways behind on Vivien Chien's Noodle Shop Mysteries, but I got a bit closer with
Egg Drop Dead, the fifth in the series.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm on #14 of the Diva series:
The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit. I love this series, especially the audiobooks.
Meg wrote: "I'm on #14 of the Diva series: The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit. I love this series, especially the audiobooks."I like the mysteries but not so much the characters. Sophie needs to tell Natasha to get lost!
I'm listening to A Study in Murder
It's not very period correct, Amy is rather silly and it's taken me 60% of the book to actually get into it!
I knocked off
Beyond a Reasonable Donut in print much faster. It was enjoyable, I never guessed whodunit but I wish the romance would hurry up and progress. I really like this cat, Dep. I never thought I would say I liked a cat character. She's such a little diva. I didn't know some cats liked to be cuddled and hugged.
I am listening to A Cherry Sinister Murder by Nancy McGovern & Cyra Bruce. I just finished The Body in the Bookstore.
Just love these!
Deck the Donuts
The Christmas charm was nice but the mystery was less high stakes than the previous one. I only figured it out JUST before the characters. I was happy the romance subplot progressed slightly. Slightly... I didn't like the introduction of yet another new assistant without meeting them first. Who's that? What? Why? It's a little weird. Misty has some news she doesn't share with her besties which is also weird.
I'm kicking off this week with
Death on the Golden Mile by Caleb Wygal. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm closing out the week with
The Library Game by Gigi Pandian https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Started Cinnamon Twisted and already annoyed with Emily for going to a stranger's house just to be nosy and for the new chief/detective being a stereotypical power hungry guy. Or maybe he's the murderer? By book 7 Emily should not be a suspect! Reading this just made my brunch decision for me. I have a feeling I'm going to be craving cinnamon twists tomorrow! Are they similar to churros?
Finished a few cozies this week
On the Wings of MurderReview
Matcha Do About MurderReview
What the Cat Dragged InReview
We did not love Gone with the Witch
. It was way too convoluted and difficult for some members to keep track of who was who. I read it mostly in one night and went back and reread parts of it and I'm still confused. I need to reread one more part. The author needs to dial back the magic, define it and stop writing by the seat of her pants! And Josie needs that courage spell directed at herself!
QNPoohBear wrote: "We did not love Gone with the Witch..."What about the series. I TBRed it because the premise sounded fun, but I haven't picked it up. Are other books in the series better, worse, about the same...
I'm looking at one of next week's new releases -
A Fashionably French Murder by Colleen Cambridge.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Karen wrote: "What about the series. I TBRed it because the premise sounded fun, but I haven't picked it up. Are other books in the series better, worse, about the same.So far, kind of so-so. The author is definitely a "pantser" so the stories tend to be pretty wild. The magic isn't clearly defined, Josie's still learning, and it tends to interfere with the mystery plot. I like the book magic but not everything she can do. The romance does develop after some shocking plot twists but Josie can't tell him the truth about herself. I do enjoy the Wilfredians though. I especially like Mrs. Garlington who plays the organ and writes poetry and I like Patty's grandkids, Buffy and Thor. Little Buffy is only about 6 and she's a hustler already, the brains of the Buffy and Thor duo.
I'm reading A Wrinkle in Time, because I'm participating in a challenge to read banned books and it's been banned by some groups for its supernatural themes. I just finished reading James and the Giant Peach, which was banned for the same reason. Next on my list is The Women, for my local library's book club.However, I can't wait to get back to my favorite cozies. I love the Meg Langslow series, the Bookmobile Car series, and the Cat in the Stacks series. My favorite of all time is the Peter Shandy series by Charlotte McLeod.
I agree with you about Charlie and Diesel, so I'll add the other books to my TBR list.Thanks.
The Beast of Littleton Woods
Wonderfully charming and funny as usual! I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the next adventure. This is escapist literature at its best.
QNPoohBear wrote: "The Beast of Littleton WoodsWonderfully charming and funny as usual! I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the next adventur..."
This was already on my WL; love this series!
Meg wrote: "The was already on my WL; love this series!"
me too! And there's indication that the ladies will have more adventures in Littleton Cottrell in the future. I hope so anyway! I don't like the political thriller stuff and prefer it when they're at home in the village. The locals are so quirky and funny. That Daisy is a "gas."
I'm kicking off May with a throwback of sorts...
#Throwback for Murder by Sarah E. Burr https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Scent of Murder: An Issy Castillo Murder Mystery
3 stars NetGalley review
quirky and interesting with cultural references to Latin-American values
My review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finally got to Blame the Beignets
The mystery was pretty good but a last minute plot twist was totally bizarre. The murderer was a real wacko. Dep has a larger role in this one and her new nemesis, Gigi, a tiny Yorkshire Terrier, has a starring role.
Hi everyone. I am currently reading The Ghost Hunter Next Door by Danielle Garrett and An Ale of Two Cities by Sarah Fox. So far neither one is really inspiring me to read on further. Although The Ghost Hunter is at least making me laugh.
I listened to We Solve Murders. It was fun, but there was a large cast of characters to keep up with.
Closing out this week with
A Killing in Costumes by Zac Bissonnette https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm about to start Spiced Orange Suspicion: A Festive Murder Mystery by Agatha FrostThe 11th book in the Claire's Candles series.
i'm reading
A Daughter's Guide to Mothers and Murder I like this seriesand listening on netgalley audio A Most Parisian Murder: A totally gripping and addictive historical cozy murder mystery first foray and the audio is killing me....aargh
marita wrote: "i'm reading [book:A Daught..."Oh that one about Paris looks up my alley. I love the Countess of Harleigh series and as soon as the library has it available for holds, I'll be on the list.
Mark wrote: "Closing out this week with A Killing in Costumes by Zac Bissonnette https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."I read that when it first came out and have been watching for a follow-up ever since, but it appears this will be a one-and-done.
My review of
The Cats that Surfed the Web by Karen Anne Goldenis here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Barb wrote: "Mark wrote: "Closing out this week with A Killing in Costumes by Zac Bissonnette https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."I read that when it fi..."
I'm assuming it is as well, which is too bad.
No Nest for the WicketWHY is obvious but WHO kept me guessing. It was delightful to see Meg's family back in action and have Duck return. I haven't finished every word but I enjoyed what I did read.
Reading about Meg's family and their various adventures makes me realize that my family isn't quite as crazy as I used to think :)
Barb wrote: "Reading about Meg's family and their various adventures makes me realize that my family isn't quite as crazy as I used to think :)"Me too LOL! Maybe if the whole family got together at once they might be close.
I'm starting off the week with
Bait and Swiss by Korina Moss https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm laughing back in time with
The Tale of the Tenpenny Tontine by P.J. Fitzsimmons https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Witch Is Back
I couldn't put it down. I started listening Friday at work and had to finish with the e-book last night. The mystery of the poisoned pen letters was obvious to me but I didn't guess who the murderer was. The magic was what kept me hooked and I'm mad nothing was resolved at the end. I'm sure I know who Josie's nemesis is but I don't yet have the full picture. I'm going to give this a reread from the beginning tomorrow night or Tuesday afternoon.
I read half and skimmed the other half of Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off
It started off OK - better than the first, but by page 40 of the large print edition I was ready to smack Lindsay for her "inner New Yorker" comments. I went to NYC a few months ago and everyone was very friendly and nice. It wasn't dangerous either. (I live in a city, it's dirtier, sketchier and the people are a lot less friendly than New York). Then the plot picked up a bit but derailed a lot. Was anyone else offended by the sexism and portrayal of women in this novel? It was awful and unrealistic.
It's release day for
Night of the Living Bread, the return of the Sugar and Spice Mysteries from Mary Lee Ashford. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Jacqueline WinspearMy review of
A Lesson in Secrets by Jacqueline Winspear is here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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