Questions About Real Murders (Aurora Teagarden, #1)

by Charlaine Harris (Goodreads Author)

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What is it so funny about Aurora Teagarden's (full?) name, that makes everybody snigger? I'm not a native speaker, but I simply cannot get the joke !

Rikki I think it just that the name is kind of silly and fanciful. Aurora isn't an uncommon name but it isn't something like Jennifer or Ashley. And Teagard…moreI think it just that the name is kind of silly and fanciful. Aurora isn't an uncommon name but it isn't something like Jennifer or Ashley. And Teagarden just comes across as a slightly silly last name. It conjures images of tea parties in meadows (for me at least). The combination of the two makes for a whimsical image that is counter to how Aurora the character is generally perceived.(less)

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My daughter loves this series on the hallmark channel...but she’s only 10...she wants to read the series badly but knowing some of this authors other works I am uncertain...any thoughts..opinions?

Shelley There are a few scenes that are hinting at sexual references, but there really isn't any bad language. In my honest opinion, 10 is a bit too young for…moreThere are a few scenes that are hinting at sexual references, but there really isn't any bad language. In my honest opinion, 10 is a bit too young for this book even though it's in cozy mystery territory. I'd suggest getting the first book from your library and trying it yourself; that might be one of the best ways to figure out if your daughter should read it. (less)

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Will the publisher please fix the formatting errors in the Kindle e-book version? I checked out "Real Murders" after watching "A Bone To Pick" and although I am enjoying the book, there is a format problem on almost every page. I did highlight the errors on a few pages, so perhaps the publisher can fix this. considering how much the library pays Overdrive for these books, it is the least they can do. Thanks.

Cora I don't know if the publisher will see your comment here, you may want to try to email them directly or see if they have fixed the issue. I borrowed t…moreI don't know if the publisher will see your comment here, you may want to try to email them directly or see if they have fixed the issue. I borrowed the kindle (ebook) through overdrive but it didn't have any formatting issues at all, so maybe it was fixed or a different version. (less)

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what age group do you think this book would be best suited for?

D Nine Characters are adults and murder is the theme. Not detailed accounts of victims. Not a lot of details in general. Written for adults. Clean read.

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Why are these or a least the first one classed as a cozy? The violence of the crimes and violence against a child no way should this be a cozy.

Ulrike Excellent question! My guess is, people see that the MC/detective is a librarian and don't look any deeper. Definitely not cozy enough for my taste.…moreExcellent question! My guess is, people see that the MC/detective is a librarian and don't look any deeper. Definitely not cozy enough for my taste.(less)

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