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Barb wrote: "QNPoohBear wrote: "A Sprinkle in TimeI just love Noodles! He's so sweet and quirky."

Noodles is one of my favorite animal characters, right up there with Diesel in Mississippi and ..."

Okay, now I have to read these books! I'm a sucker for animals!

I am reading An Izzy Palmer Mystery series by Benedict Brown. I started with A Corpse in the Freezer (a funny and cute short story) and now reading A Corpse Called Bob already 🤣 - and only a ¼ in so far! Will stay with this series for 2 more novellas and another novel!

I stayed up too late reading A Sprinkle in Time

Noodles is just so darn adorable. A yodeling dog! He needs to enter the contest next Alpenfest. I worry about him with winter coming up. Trin's solution of cutting down a teen jacket won't work for a dog. Dog coats need to be longer in back than front and a boy dog needs to be able to lift his leg to pee LOL! Cute idea though.

Papa Luis is great too. I bet he stays.

The mystery took a different turn than I expected and while it was implausible and I guessed whodunit quickly, I still couldn't put it down.

I really like this setting. The train car café B&B sounds neat and even the scenic railway is a good idea BUT not at the expense of cutting down old growth trees or cutting a tree and not replanting. The burning of the burger was weird but fun.

The ice cream OMG! I want one of those shakes. Even in winter LOL! Felice is one lucky little girl to get to make her own for her big 0-6!

Next up this week: Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Almost finished . Next up, !

Finished A Corpse Called Bob by Benedict Brown

I am so glad I decided to read the whole series up to a required group June reading challenge book! Very funny series with lots of actions "beyond the realm of reality" such as having police help the amateur sleuth by giving them clues.
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Cheryl wrote: "Finished A Corpse Called Bob by Benedict Brown

I am so glad I decided to read the whole series up to a required group Jun..."

Police giving the amateur detective clues? I love that!

Cheryl wrote: "Finished A Corpse Called Bob by Benedict Brown

I am so glad I decided to read the whole series up to a required group Jun..."

I added this one to my tbr as soon I read the first of his Lord Edgington series. The latter has a serious tone to it, but the one you read sounded funny just from the synopsis. I'm happy to know that it really is humorous!

I'm reading two books concurrently, unusual for me as I like to only read one book at a time.

Cruel Winter

Murder in the Cookbook Nook

Just finished Rita Mae Brown The Litter of the Law Rita Mae and her friends have done it again! Though I realize that every great series must someday come to an end and that the success of the series will keep it in print and on audio for years to come - ensuring that I can escape back to my hometown through the stories whenever I want or need to, I have no problem with admitting that I've gotten very attached to Harry Harristein and her Crozet friends - and I'll sorely miss their new adventures once the series is complete.

I am reading The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams. I always like Ms. Adams books she is a very strong Cozy write. This book is number 3 in the series. Lets of action pulls you right into the plot.

I completed A Corpse in A Caravan and A Corpse at a Birthday Party by Benedict Brown. I found these novellas just as cute and funny as all the other parts of this series! Unfortunately, I ran out of eBooks I own from Benedict Brown. so next up is a prequel and the 1st eBook of A Dickens & Christie Mystery series by Kathy Manos Penn
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Read Drawn and Buttered by Shari Randall. Third, and apparently last, in the Lobster Shack mystery series. The MC is a dancer working at her aunt's lobster shack while she recovers from an injury. The book ends with her return to the stage. It was a good trilogy.

I just finished the 2nd Molly Murphy by Rhys Bowen. What a wonderful series this is!

Cassie wrote: "I just finished the 2nd Molly Murphy by Rhys Bowen. What a wonderful series this is!"

It is indeed a special series. It drew me in for the first 14 books. But it was not until book 11 that I gave it 5 stars.

I finished Rotten to the Core early this morning. It's the 8th in the Lady Hardcastle series, and so worth the wait. I'm ready for the next one!

Luffy wrote: "Cassie wrote: "I just finished the 2nd Molly Murphy by Rhys Bowen. What a wonderful series this is!"

It is indeed a special series. It drew me in for the first 14 ..But it was not until book 11 that I gave it 5 stars."

So I should keep reading. Next for me is book 9.

Your funeral. I mean, you're real fun. :D

I am reading Arsenic and Adobo by Manansala. It received the Agatha award last year for best debut book/author. It is set in Illinois. It is a Filipino family restaurant setting. Very good so far.

It is indeed a special series. It drew me in for..."

Oh I wanted to keep reading this series but my library is missing #3 and #4. They ordered them when I asked for them, but it will take at least 6 weeks. So thank goodness for Thriftbooks, who had both books and I hope they arrive by this weekend!

Since I couldn't get the Molly Murphy books #3 and #4, I started reading the Body in the Garden by Katharine Schellman

Cassie wrote: "Since I couldn't get the Molly Murphy books #3 and #4, I started reading the Body in the Garden by Katharine Schellman

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I have them all in e-book format. What I don't have is a library that will react in a way that yours did. You are a lucky reader.

Luffy I do have a great public library. Apparently these 2 books in the Molly Murphy series were checked out and never returned at some point so they will purchase them. My library will also purchase most requests from patrons, as long as the books are not expensive. In fact they’ve purchased everything I’ve asked for. It just takes awhile to get the books to the shelves. I don’t like e-books because I have so much screen time with my job.

Cassie wrote: "Luffy I do have a great public library. Apparently these 2 books in the Molly Murphy series were checked out and never returned at some point so they will purchase them. My library will also purcha..."

Duly noted. But I hope you give e-ink screens some consideration. Do Google if appropriate.

The Diva Serves High Tea
Still not my favorite series but the mysteries are really complicated. I love tea so the tips (from Sophie) were good. And yes you can serve champagne at "high tea."

I'm reading Bait and Witch and am loving it!

I've recently finished ARCs of A Perilous Pal, by Laura Bradford; Death a Sketch, by Cheryl Hollon; and Muddled Through, by Barbara Ross. All three were good stories that left me wanting to read more of their series!

Inspired by one of this month's group reads, I read Scone Cold Killer by Lena Gregory https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finally updated my challenge page with the cozies I've been reading. There are a couple of mini reviews and links to full reviews I've done, if you're interested.
** Karen's Latest Update **

Karen wrote: "Finally updated my challenge page with the cozies I've been reading. There are a couple of mini reviews and links to full reviews I've done, if you're interested.
** Karen's Latest Update ** "

I'm very interested. Your update is a gold mine of indicators.

Luffy wrote: "I'm very interested. Your update is a gold mine of indicators."

Thank you!

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Recently finished two books in a new-to-me series, Drag Queen Detective, by Shane K Morton. I don't remember if I first saw it in a freebie newsletter or what, but it sounded fun so I TBRed it. I picked up book one a couple of weeks ago. I enjoyed it so much that I read he second a few days later.

* Men, Murder & Makeup ** My Review **
* Divas, Death & Drag ** My Review **

The series "stars" Victor Sommers. Vic is a hair stylist by day and, as his drag alter ego Raven Ronelle, the emcee of a local bar's drag show by night. Unbeknownst to the people in town Vic has another alter ego (and another career!) as the reclusive Vicki Dean, best-selling mystery novelist.

The language is a bit more "colorful" than the usual cozy -- and seemed a bit stereotypical to me, but I don't really know the "drag" world enough to say if that's true. It isn't off-putting, just a bit more than.

So far, so good.

Always enjoy the books in Barbara Ross's Maine Clambake series, and Muddled Through was no exception: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'll be reading the Aunt Dimity series Aunt Dimity's Death with an in-person library book and baking club. It sounds like so much fun! I'm very excited.

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I keep forgetting to update my reading.

I have completed the prequel (not listed here on Goodreads) and Bells, Tails & Murder: A Cozy English Animal Mystery by Kathy Manos Penn.

I also completed The Curse of Hollister House by Kathi Daley.

I will read more of both of these series in the future.
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QNPoohBear wrote: "I'll be reading the Aunt Dimity series Aunt Dimity's Death with an in-person library book and baking club. It sounds like so much fun! I'm very excited."

That does sound like fun! I love those books and have tried a few of the recipes.

I just hold of Dianne Freeman's latest. It's cute so far!

Jeannine wrote: "I just hold of Dianne Freeman's latest. It's cute so far!

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Lucky! I'm on the hold list. It's not in yet. I love this series. It's light yet informative.

So many great recommendations/suggestions on this thread!
I'm currently reading "Seven-Year Witch" after having finished the first in the series, "Bait and Witch" .

I am loving this warm and fun series.
I've got the third book, "Witch and Famous" on hold - it was just released.

I finished Mission for the Maharajah: Patricia Fisher Mysteries. It wasn't the best book in this series. Patrician and all her friends go offshore for the maharaja's coronation. I've moved on to A Sleuth and her Dachshund in Athens: Patricia Fisher Mysteries

Just finished reading You Don’t Own Me by Mary Higgins Clark! Pretty good book and a very exciting almost to the end of the book! I’m also trying find new authors to read that don’t use a lot of cuss words! Any suggestions are very appreciated!

Started out the week with the enjoyable A Perilous Pal by Laura Bradford https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I liked that one too, Mark. I love Scout!

Scout is so much fun!

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In the last two days, I have completed Murder for Neptune's Trident and Scent of a Mystery by Victoria L.K. Williams.

I also started today The Body in the Bookmobile by Connie B. Dowell and may complete that one tonight.

Either way, I will read a short one, Hour is Come by Victoria Tait tomorrow.
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Enjoyed another new release this week: Death by Bubble Tea by Jennifer J Chow https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Mark wrote: "Enjoyed another new release this week: Death by Bubble Tea by Jennifer J Chow https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."


Jenn McKinlay endorsed it!

Donut Disturb
The best one yet! The baking made me drool and all the suspects were too obvious so I never guessed which one was the murderer. Some of the red herrings don't quite add up though.

Just picked up . I think I think I just might be able to finish both books this month - so excited to know I can actually keep up!

Reading Happy 4th of July Murder by Rachel Woods.