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Secrets of the Blue Hill Library Book #4
Theft and Thanksgiving
Anne Gibson is alarmed when identity thefts leave elderly Blue Hill citizens with bank accounts drained and credit cards maxed out. When a mysterious young woman arrives at the library's first book club meeting and starts asking personal questions of Anne's friend Mildred Farley, Anne wonders if the stranger is behind the thefts. As Anne sets out to uncover the truth, she discovers that there is far more behind the woman's curious behavior than she could have imagined.
Meanwhile, when Anne learns that her parents can't come for Thanksgiving, she and her children plan a big dinner at the library for their new friends. But will their guests' last-minute cancellations make the family's first Blue Hill Thanksgiving a lonely one?
Meanwhile, when Anne learns that her parents can't come for Thanksgiving, she and her children plan a big dinner at the library for their new friends. But will their guests' last-minute cancellations make the family's first Blue Hill Thanksgiving a lonely one?
283 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2013
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Emily Thomas
136 books55 followersEmily Thomas was born in London, and has lived there most of her life – except between the ages of 13 and 18 when she lived in Maldon in Essex on board a Thames Sailing Barge, with her family of seven assorted siblings and stepsiblings and two warring cats. Emily also works as an editor of many different kinds of books, including children’s and young adult fiction. She now lives in Brixton, with no pets and a lot of books.
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November 13, 2018
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“Anne Gibson is alarmed when identity thefts leave elderly Blue Hill citizens with bank accounts drained and credit cards maxed out. When a mysterious young woman arrives at the library's first book club meeting and starts asking personal questions of Anne's friend Mildred Farley, Anne wonders if the stranger is behind the thefts. As Anne sets out to uncover the truth, she discovers that there is far more behind the woman's curious behavior than she could have imagined.
Meanwhile, when Anne learns that her parents can't come for Thanksgiving, she and her children plan a big dinner at the library for their new friends. But will their guests' last-minute cancellations make the family's first Blue Hill Thanksgiving a lonely one?”
Series: Book #4 in the “Secrets of the Blue Hilly Library” series. Reviews of #1 Here, #2 Here, #3 Here, #5 Here, #6 Here, #7 Here, #8 Here, #9 Here, #10 Here, and #11 Here!
Spiritual Content- A couple Prayers & Blessings over food; Church going & talking to a reverend; Talks about God, trust, & worrying; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers; Mentions of churches, church going, sermons, hymns, Bible studies, & a reverend; Mentions of blessings & being blessed; A couple mentions of thanking God; A couple mentions of miracles; A couple mentions of a worship CD; A mention of a book in the Bible.
Negative Content- All about thieves/criminals & identity thefts; Mentions of lies & lying; A few mentions of break-ins; A few mentions of jail; A few mentions of gossip; A few mentions of eye rolling; A couple mentions of an accident.
Sexual Content- A few mentions of a pregnant high-schooler (who wasn’t married).
-Anne Gibson, age 34
P.O.V. of Anne
269 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star (and a half)
New Teens- Three Stars
Early High School Teens- Four Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
I’ll admit that I never would think identity theft is an interesting topic to read about, but I did enjoy this mystery! ;)
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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
“Anne Gibson is alarmed when identity thefts leave elderly Blue Hill citizens with bank accounts drained and credit cards maxed out. When a mysterious young woman arrives at the library's first book club meeting and starts asking personal questions of Anne's friend Mildred Farley, Anne wonders if the stranger is behind the thefts. As Anne sets out to uncover the truth, she discovers that there is far more behind the woman's curious behavior than she could have imagined.
Meanwhile, when Anne learns that her parents can't come for Thanksgiving, she and her children plan a big dinner at the library for their new friends. But will their guests' last-minute cancellations make the family's first Blue Hill Thanksgiving a lonely one?”
Series: Book #4 in the “Secrets of the Blue Hilly Library” series. Reviews of #1 Here, #2 Here, #3 Here, #5 Here, #6 Here, #7 Here, #8 Here, #9 Here, #10 Here, and #11 Here!
Spiritual Content- A couple Prayers & Blessings over food; Church going & talking to a reverend; Talks about God, trust, & worrying; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers; Mentions of churches, church going, sermons, hymns, Bible studies, & a reverend; Mentions of blessings & being blessed; A couple mentions of thanking God; A couple mentions of miracles; A couple mentions of a worship CD; A mention of a book in the Bible.
Negative Content- All about thieves/criminals & identity thefts; Mentions of lies & lying; A few mentions of break-ins; A few mentions of jail; A few mentions of gossip; A few mentions of eye rolling; A couple mentions of an accident.
Sexual Content- A few mentions of a pregnant high-schooler (who wasn’t married).
-Anne Gibson, age 34
P.O.V. of Anne
269 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star (and a half)
New Teens- Three Stars
Early High School Teens- Four Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
I’ll admit that I never would think identity theft is an interesting topic to read about, but I did enjoy this mystery! ;)
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
September 24, 2021
This one was simply-written, and it was hard to believe that in 2013 (when the book was published and the events took place) nearly everyone in an entire town would be blind to the possibility of being victims of identity theft, but they were.
Some mentions of god, church, and praying, but nothing too preachy or in-your-face, guilt-tripy religious stuff. Overall, a good tale with interesting characters; just wish more backstory was given, because I had no idea why Alex was raising his nephew, and didn't know Anne was widowed until a few chapters in.
There's a recipe included, so that was nice to see. As this is a Christian book, it's a squeaky-clean read. I'm already adding 'The Christmas Key' to my to-read list!
Some mentions of god, church, and praying, but nothing too preachy or in-your-face, guilt-tripy religious stuff. Overall, a good tale with interesting characters; just wish more backstory was given, because I had no idea why Alex was raising his nephew, and didn't know Anne was widowed until a few chapters in.
There's a recipe included, so that was nice to see. As this is a Christian book, it's a squeaky-clean read. I'm already adding 'The Christmas Key' to my to-read list!
June 30, 2015
I love these books that are published by Guideposts. This series is awesome about a widow who inherits a large Victorian home from her Aunt. She takes the bottom part of the house and turns it into a library. There is always a great mystery and it is good clean reading with some inspiration built in. Don't miss any of this series. I believe this is #4 and I truly enjoyed it.
May 10, 2018
Anne continues to run her library in the home she inherited from her aunt. She is busy getting ready for Thanksgiving without her in laws coming to visit. There is a woman who they keep seeing around town but she won’t give her name and asks to many personal questions. There is also a man who says he is checking meters but no one knows why. At the same time several people in town are having their identities stolen. Anne sets out to figure out why.
August 25, 2017
Anne discovers that the elderly in Blue Hill are having their identities stolen. She starts investigating who would be doing it and holding seminars at the library to tell people how to protect their identities. She has a couple of suspects, but which one is doing the stealing?
In the meantime, Anne finds out her parents aren't coming for Thanksgiving and she and her children, Liddie and Ben, plan to invite the lonely people of Blue Hill for Thanksgiving and at first they say yes, but then they start telling they have other plans. Will Anne, Liddie and Ben be alone for Thanksgiving or will people show up?
This book should be enjoyed by those who love mysteries, serials, chick books and books written by Christians.
This book can be read by anyone.
In the meantime, Anne finds out her parents aren't coming for Thanksgiving and she and her children, Liddie and Ben, plan to invite the lonely people of Blue Hill for Thanksgiving and at first they say yes, but then they start telling they have other plans. Will Anne, Liddie and Ben be alone for Thanksgiving or will people show up?
This book should be enjoyed by those who love mysteries, serials, chick books and books written by Christians.
This book can be read by anyone.
November 30, 2022
This was one of those super sweet, comfy cozy mysteries. The Towne of Blue Hill is under attack either many people having their identities stolen. Two new people in town are raising suspicion. Joan and a gas meter man. Anne is determined to find out who it is and is determined to help people figure out ways to keep themselves safe .
So why 3 stars? Anne drove me nuts. She encroached on many people's privacy and I found it so frustrating. There was also a lot of repition and a rediculous amount of too much detail.
Over all it was ok. Didn't love it, didn't hate it.
So why 3 stars? Anne drove me nuts. She encroached on many people's privacy and I found it so frustrating. There was also a lot of repition and a rediculous amount of too much detail.
Over all it was ok. Didn't love it, didn't hate it.
November 30, 2024
I’m usually a big fan of the assorted Guideposts cozies. I have enjoyed the earlier books in the series and I like this series overall. This particular story was a miss for me though. The mystery was only okay for me and the subplot of Anne’s plans for Thanksgiving was not one I liked at all. I did like her plans for the holiday and I wish that had been the way that played out, not the changes to those plans as the story progressed. Hopefully the Christmas mystery which is next in the series will get this series back on track for me.
November 3, 2021
This is my first book in this series. I have started my theme for November-Thanksgiving! A cozy mystery is my first choice. The story took a little long to develop for me, a like more action. The book is a pleasant read and is the type of book you need to relax after work or before bed. It won't be the last of this series for me.
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December 30, 2020This was a good book ad I enjoyed reading it. But this series does not seem to be as suspenseful as the other Guidepost mysteries. I do enjoy them though, but I prefer the other ones that are more of page-turners.
October 21, 2021
A heartwarming story with good info on identity theft. After Anne invited a lot of people for Thanksgiving and they started dropping out one by one, I was pretty sure someone was going to surprise them-but I was wrong about who was behind the surprise.
July 12, 2017
Cute little mystery.
November 23, 2017
This is the first book that I have read in the series - what a cute mystery
July 2, 2019
Enjoyed it alot. The identity theft made so mad and I had my suspicions on who it was that was doing it and I was wrong (of course).
December 2, 2019
A nice cozy mystery about identity theft. Some good information on how to fight it and what to watch for.
February 28, 2021
I really did enjoy this cozy mystery. It had me guessing. I really like how it wrapped up. It love all the characters and the city of blue hill. Looking forward to continuing this series.
September 26, 2021
Cute story, and no romance which was a nice change. I wish it went into a little more details b/c I could never figure out who Alex was or how he came to adopt Ryan...
February 11, 2022
OMG!!! I absolutely loved this one!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
April 28, 2023
Sweet, cozy mystery. Very clean read. A little information about identity theft repeated multiple times but I did enjoy this and look forward to reading more!
December 20, 2024
Easy read
December 17, 2025
It was a fun mystery to read.
December 23, 2018
Theft and Thanksgiving is the fourth book in the Secrets of the Blue Hill Library series.
While running the library Anne is also now hosting a book club with some help from volunteers. Except something sinister could be happening in town and one of the suspects might just be a new member of the club. With the town on high alert due to identity theft, running the library, and the kids getting ready for the holidays Anne has her hands full.
Overall this book felt like a step back to me, Anne and the rest of the group became extremely judgy about new people again (yes I know this is just small town mentality but so much progress had been made in the last book), not only is everyone a suspect, but they also start doing their own investigation and following of people. At first, I was okay with this, but after awhile when I could tell that the person they suspected wasn't a bad person (about halfway through the book) it just got to be rather annoying to me.
One thing I did like about this book is how caring towards the kids Anne was again, they weren't just in the background this time she was actually interacting with them again and being involved. I'm hoping in the next book which is a Christmas one I'm back to liking the characters and the town again.
While running the library Anne is also now hosting a book club with some help from volunteers. Except something sinister could be happening in town and one of the suspects might just be a new member of the club. With the town on high alert due to identity theft, running the library, and the kids getting ready for the holidays Anne has her hands full.
Overall this book felt like a step back to me, Anne and the rest of the group became extremely judgy about new people again (yes I know this is just small town mentality but so much progress had been made in the last book), not only is everyone a suspect, but they also start doing their own investigation and following of people. At first, I was okay with this, but after awhile when I could tell that the person they suspected wasn't a bad person (about halfway through the book) it just got to be rather annoying to me.
One thing I did like about this book is how caring towards the kids Anne was again, they weren't just in the background this time she was actually interacting with them again and being involved. I'm hoping in the next book which is a Christmas one I'm back to liking the characters and the town again.
February 13, 2017
A heartwarming story og family.friends. and mystery in a small town.
March 4, 2015
Good holiday read. A cozy mystery...light reading for a winter day at home. I am enjoying this delightful series by Guideposts. I usually read 3-4 different types of books at a time.
June 24, 2015
Very sweet story. Explored Identity theft.
July 23, 2016
Loving the series!
May 14, 2022
These are the kind of mysteries I like to read
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