What Cozy are You Reading in 2016?

[Barb, Co-Moderator Challenge Expert]

I know a lot of you have given up on the Hannah Swenson series, but when I saw that Wedding Cake Murder, the newest book, was available as an ARC on NetGalley, I had to request and read it to see if Hannah actually ended up getting married. (view spoiler)[And yes, she actually did say "I do!" I wonder what the author will do with the series now?? (hide spoiler)] I suspected the killer before it was revealed at the end of the book, but I didn't think it was as obvious as it has been in past books from the series. And I've saved several of the recipes to try, as they sound really good :)

Next up: Shards of Murder, the second in the Webb's Glass Shop series. I liked the first one, so I hope this one is just as good.

[jaxnsmom]

Tracey wrote: "The second books in the Readaholics series is even better :)"

Wow, now I really have something to look forward to.

[Penny]

Just finished . It's the first book in this series I've read. I absolutely loved it. Great mystery, great characters, love all the witchcraft and all the fun!

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Anna Catharina wrote: "Paisley wrote: "Just started Hooked on Ewe by Hannah Reed"

I ordered this book some days ago :) Do you like it? Is it like the f..."

I'm only a couple chapters in, but so far the main characters from the previous books are present. I get a sense, and I'll know more once I've read a bit further, that the author is more comfortabke with this one - less forced.

[Tracey]

Starting

[Susan]

I am reading the 'A Bibliophile Mystery' series with Brooklyn Wainwright. I am really enjoying it.

[Melodie]

Penny wrote: "Just finished . It's the first book in this series I've read. I absolutely loved it. Great mystery, great characters, love all the witchcraft and all the fun!"

This book made my Top 10 list for the year when I read it in 2014. Excellent!

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review), Co-Moderator, Featured Series]

Just finished and I am half way through

[Tracey]

jaxnsmom wrote: "Tracey wrote: "The second books in the Readaholics series is even better :)"

Wow, now I really have something to look forward to."

Yes!! It's a good one - imo!

[Mark]

13. Dark Chocolate Demise by Jenn McKinlay

14. Berried Secrets by Peg Cochran

[Penny]

Just started . Enjoying it so far. A little more slow paced than what I've been reading but that's probably a good thing! We'll see what I think when I've finished it.

[Dawn]

Just about to start .

[Melodie]

Dawn wrote: "Just about to start ."

Really liked that one!

[Tracey]

Just finished and almost finished with

[Tracey]

Starting today :)

Also reading

[Tracey]

Melodie wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Just about to start ."

Really liked that one!"

I just added to my TBR list!!!! So many books so little time

[Jeanne]

Reading Once Upon a Grind by Cleo Coyle.Once Upon a Grind I do enjoy this series.

[Veronica]

I'm still at Kate Kingsbury cozy mysteries, series are good.

[Susan]

Jeanne wrote: "Reading Once Upon a Grind by Cleo Coyle.Once Upon a Grind I do enjoy this series."

I love those books!!

[Tracey]

started

[Tracey]

Starting today

[Mark]

This week's books were:

Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross

and

What You See by Hank Phillippi Ryan

[BLynne]

Penny wrote: "Just finished . It's the first book in this series I've read. I absolutely loved it. Great mystery, great characters, love all the witchcraft and all the fun!"
Hi Penny. I started the same series and loved it. I just received the second in the series and plan to read it once I finish Odd Thomas.
Brandi

[Anna Catharina]

I read in February:

Die tödliche Tugend der Madame Blandel (Gardienne Lucie Mystery) by Marie Pellissier
Der tödliche Tanz des Monsieur Bernard(Gardienne Lucie Mystery) by Marie Pellissier
Die Katze, die dem Truthahn lauschte : Roman (The cat, who ...) by Lilian Jackson Braun
Grey Mask (Miss Silver Mystery) by Patricia Wentworth
Winston - Ein Kater in geheimer Mission (Winston) by Frauke Scheunemann
Agatha Raisin and the Curious Curate (Agatha Raisin) by M.C. Beaton

[Susan]

I am enjoying Laura Childs' Teashop mysteries and Scrapbooking mysteries. My favorite sleuths are Carmela and Ava in the Scrapbooking mysteries.

[Jeanne]

I finished my second book for March, Dead to the Last Drop by Cleo Coyle. The book centered on the opeing of a satalite Village Blend in Washington D. C. and adding a jazz club. I wasn't as fond of this one as the others and hope Ms. Coyle sticks with Greenwich Village.

[Dawn]

About to start .

[Melodie]

Reading Florist Grump and will be the last for me in this series. It was a favorite for a long time, but it's grown stale and I hate the way Abby is acting in this one.

[Nell]

Melodie wrote: "Reading Florist Grump and will be the last for me in this series. It was a favorite for a long time, but it's grown stale and I hate the way Abby i..."

I've been debating whether to continue with this series after A Root Awakening. It was ok but (view spoiler)[ Abby confronts the wrongdoers at their home by herself without anyone knowing where she is - Really!? TSTL (hide spoiler)]

[Mark]

This week, I read:

Ripe for Murder by Carlene O'Neil

A Churn for the Worse by Laura Bradford

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I'm about to begin A Wee Dose of Death by Fran Stewart

[jaxnsmom]

I'm reading Read and Buried and enjoying it. Unfortunately I've had to put it aside for some other books, but hope to finish it this weekend.

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Now I'm onto A Second Chance at Murder by Diana Orgain
I'm enjoying it more than the first book in the series.

[Penny]

I am currently reading . Not sure what I think yet. Not great but not bad either.

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Finally getting to read The Readaholics and the Falcon Fiasco by Laura DiSilverio

[Penny]

Just finished It was "okay". Pleasant enough story but I wouldn't actively look for another book by this author. Sort of fell flat.

[Tracey]

Reading

[Veronica]

I'm still in the "Pennyfoot Hotel Mystery" series. Except I started with the newest edition now I am on the earliest books of the series, down to the first three. And I must add It is difficult for me to find the paperbacks from 1980's to 1990's. I love the series! Would welcome any clues as to where I can find older editions of this series. Thank you!

[Tracey]

Starting and

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Trucking along with Twisted Threads by Lea Wait

[Mark]

This week, I read:

And Then There Were Nuns by Kylie Logan

File M for Murder by Miranda James

[[deleted user]]

Somehow when mention and historical mystery series that I enjoy, a clerk at the bookshop stuck this on my pile The Christie Curse by Victoria Abbott. I hadn't had an opportunity to try it until now. Here's hoping one needn't have read or know a great deal about Agatha Christie or her stories.

[Kerri]

Paisley wrote: "Somehow when mention and historical mystery series that I enjoy, a clerk at the bookshop stuck this on my pile The Christie Curse by [author:..."
I've read this series and love it. You don't need to know much about Christie's works. It's explained in the book. Happy reading!

[Kerri]

I'm reading the County Cork Mystery series by Sheila Connolly. I'm currently on the second book Scandal in Skibbereen. This series takes place in Ireland and I love learning about the country.

[jaxnsmom]

Paisley wrote: "Finally getting to read The Readaholics and the Falcon Fiasco by Laura DiSilverio"

I was afraid this book would let me down after all the great things I'd heard about it, but I loved it. If I remember correctly, somebody said another author was going to take over writing the series??

[jaxnsmom]

Veronica wrote: "I'm still in the "Pennyfoot Hotel Mystery" series. Except I started with the newest edition now I am on the earliest books of the series, down to the first three. And I must add It is difficult for..."

You might try requesting your library to get it, if you have access to one. Or Amazon. I know there are buy/sell/trade sites, but I've never used one.

[Melodie]

jaxnsmom wrote: "Paisley wrote: "Finally getting to read The Readaholics and the Falcon Fiasco by Laura DiSilverio"

I was..."

No, not this one. Someone else finished another series she used to write under a different name.

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jaxnsmom wrote: "I was afraid this book would let me down after all the great things I'd heard about it, but I loved it. If I remember correctly, somebody said another author was going to take over writing the series?? "

I was a bit worried too. Was pleasantly surprised, and looking forward to reading the next one.

[Tracey]

Anyone have issues with ?? I am not really enjoying it - im only in Chapter 5 but just can't get into it...trying to decide it keep reading or not. I like her other series - Charmed Pie Shop - but this one...???

[Melodie]

Tracey wrote: "Anyone have issues with ?? I am not really enjoying it - im only in Chapter 5 but just can't get into it...trying to decide it keep reading or not. I like her other..."

I've only read one book in this series, the 5th one, and I liked it, but haven't felt compelled to read any more. I also really like the Charmed Pie Shoppe books and this series seems okay. I had heard from others that the main character in this series was very unlikeable early on, so that's why I picked a later book to start with. Maybe that's what you're having a problem with? I also REALLY dislike her Book Retreat series. Got on my last nerve!