2022 Book Selectors and Themes

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

Nell wrote: "Meg -
No problem with your choices except they are both new-to-me series and the descriptions are intriguing. Mt TBR is teetering! 😄
I posted your choices for April on the group's main page.

Hila..."

Sorry for stepping on your toes, I wasn't sure how well you were feeling :D

[Nell]

Donna (Jaxnsmom) is still recovering from a bout with COVID. She is feeling better and improving - but more slowly than she'd like.

Nell

[Meg]

Sending get-well hugs to Donna! Thinking of you and hoping that you're back soon. 🤗

[jaxnsmom]

I'm feeling much better this week - almost no nausea!

Thank ya'll so much for stepping up and helping out!!

[Meg]

That's great news! You really went through the wringer,

[Barb, Co-Moderator Challenge Expert]

Wonderful news!

[Cheryl A.]

So glad you're feeling better, Donna. Still, take it slowly and rest more than you work! 🤗💖

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

jaxnsmom wrote: "I'm feeling much better this week - almost no nausea!

Thank ya'll so much for stepping up and helping out!!"

Great to see you back!

[Nell]

Glad to hear you are feeling better, Donna! 🤗

[L J]

jaxnsmom wrote: "I'm feeling much better this week - almost no nausea!

Thank ya'll so much for stepping up and helping out!!"

Good to hear you are doing better but please keep taking care of yourself.

[QNPoohBear]

Still working on May, library is being slow getting in new books but I'm leaning towards the theme of books:

Beyond the Page Bookshop series by Lauren Elliott

Murder by the Book
Prologue to Murder
Murder in the First Edition
Proof of Murder
A Page Marked for Murder
Under the Cover of Murder
To the Tome of Murder
A Margin for Murder

Older books are available for reading on Kindle Unlimited.

Still working on series #2.

[Helen]

QNPoohBear wrote: "Still working on May, library is being slow getting in new books but I'm leaning towards the theme of books:

Beyond the Page Bookshop series by Lauren Elliott

[book:Murder by the..."
They sound great, QNPoohBear, and I already have the first one on my Kindle, but haven’t read it yet.

[Alice]

Helen wrote: "QNPoohBear wrote: "Still working on May, library is being slow getting in new books but I'm leaning towards the theme of books:

Beyond the Page Bookshop series by Lauren Elliott

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Book one has been sitting on my shelf for a while. I would love a reason to read it.

[Cheryl A.]

QNPoohBear wrote: "Still working on May, library is being slow getting in new books but I'm leaning towards the theme of books:

Beyond the Page Bookshop series by Lauren Elliott

[book:Murder by the..."

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I own and have read the first 4 of this series. They are all really good. I think Lauren Elliott is an outstanding writer!
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[Nell]

QNPoohBear wrote: "Still working on May, library is being slow getting in new books but I'm leaning towards the theme of books:
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Remember that your second series is member's choice.

[QNPoohBear]

I just went to a used paperback bookstore and they had sooo many cozies to choose from. I didn't walk away with anything new yet.

Another option I was considering is Paige Shelton's The Cracked Spine series. The bookish stuff is a little better than Lauren Elliott's books but are harder to get and more expensive if your library doesn't have them.

[Nell]

QNPoohBear wrote: "I just went to a used paperback bookstore and they had sooo many cozies to choose from. I didn't walk away with anything new yet.

Another option I was considering is [author:Paige Shelton|1254643..."

Your first choice - Beyond the Page series - sounds like a better option. It will be much easier for members to get the books in this series.

Have you picked your member's choice series?

[QNPoohBear]

Have we read Lady Eleanor Swift? They're set in 1920s Britain and available on Kindle Unlimited and apparently in paperback. (also on NetGalley) I picked up two at a used bookstore yesterday.

A Very English Murder
They're not the most historically accurate books I've read but fun entertainment. I LOVE Gladstone, the bulldog.

[Nell]

QNPoohBear wrote: "Have we read Lady Eleanor Swift? They're set in 1920s Britain and available on Kindle Unlimited and apparently in paperback. (also on NetGalley) I picked up two at a used bookstore yesterday.

[boo..."

A Very English Murder is not on the group bookshelf. So it has not been picked before as a group read. Is that your second series?

fyi - I added it to the bookshelf.

[Michaela]

I got that on my list too. :)

[QNPoohBear]

Yes let's go with
Lauren Elliott
Murder by the Book

and Verity Bright's Lady Eleanor Swift mysteries.
Verity BrightA Very English Murder

They're very cozy and fun. Light on historical accuracy so if you're the historically correct police like me, beware. I like the characters and the mysteries are typically pretty good even if Ellie continually wears her mother's old clothes from 20 years ago! Yikes! I just got approved from an arc of the newest one coming in May so it's a good time to read this series!

[Helen]

Great. I can join in both discussions, as I have the first in the first series, and have already read and enjoyed the second in the second. I’ll have to read the first now.

[Cheryl A.]

Great! I have already read the first 4 of Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery and I can easily get A Eleanor Swift Mystery by ILL.

[QNPoohBear]

Cheryl wrote: "Great! I have already read the first 4 of Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery and I can easily get A Eleanor Swift Mystery by ILL."

Helen wrote: "Great. I can join in both discussions, as I have the first in the first series, and have already read and enjoyed the second in the second. I’ll have to read the first now."

Awesome! I tried to choose books easily available in e-book format as well as print. I'm glad some libraries have Lady Eleanor Swift books. Ours never got them but thank goodness for Kindle Unlimited and NetGalley!

[Cheryl A.]

QNPoohBear wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "Great! I have already read the first 4 of Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery and I can easily get A Eleanor Swift Mystery by ILL."

Helen wrote: "Great. I can join in both discussions..."

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Does your library participate in the Interlibrary Loan program (ILL)? Our library is limited on what they carry, however, I use ILL for physical books (well, Large Print) since there are thousands (maybe millions?) offered through that program. If they don't, suggest it to them!
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[QNPoohBear]

Cheryl wrote: "Does your library participate in the Interlibrary Loan program (ILL)? Our library is limited on what they carry, however, I use ILL for physical books (well, Large Print) since there are thousands (maybe millions?) offered through that program. If they don't, suggest it to them!.."

Yes, the whole state is connected and I request books online to be sent to the nearest library. I believe they do have ILL too. They usually buy me things when I ask but I try not to ask too often. Inner city budgets don't stretch very far. I've also had a subsrcription to a private library off and on and there are some good independent bookstores too if I really want something specific. I just didn't care enough to ask for Lady Eleanor Swift. They're entertaining enough when they're free but the historian side of me can't reconcile the inaccuracies. SOMEONE purchased the books though since I found two at a used bookstore so I'm guessing the library probably couldn't get them or said no.

[Alice]

What books are we reading in June?

[jaxnsmom]

Taylor is signed up for June, but her proile is private so I can't message her. Also, she hasn't commented in the group since early January.

Does anyone want to volunteer? I know it's last minute but it would be appreciated. It's ok if you've already chosen this year.

Thanks for all the help! Besides trying to catch up in regular life I've had some setbacks in complete recovery ( yeah, throwing up in the grocery store wasn't embarrassing at all 🤮).

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

If no one else steps up how does Wine and Punishment by Sarah Fox and Scone Cold Killer by Lena Gregory sound for the month?

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

Oh and I hope you feel better! Throwing up is never fun and in public *shudders*

[Nell]

Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "If no one else steps up how does Wine and Punishment by Sarah Fox and Scone Cold Killer by [author:Lena Gr..."

Both choices look good Hilary. Neither series has been a group read before.

Thanks for helping out.

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

Nell wrote: "Both choices look good Hilary. Neither series has been a group read before.

Thanks for helping out. "

I think they are both available on kindle and book form, not sure about audio.

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

Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "Nell wrote: "Both choices look good Hilary. Neither series has been a group read before.

Thanks for helping out. "

I think they are both available on kindle and book form, not sure about audio."

Double checked the Sarah Fox ones are on audio, sadly the Lena Gregory ones aren't, oh and the theme would be beverages!

[Cheryl A.]

Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "Nell wrote: "Both choices look good Hilary. Neither series has been a group read before.

Thanks for helping out. "

I think they are both available on kindle and book form, not sure about audio."

A Literary Pub Mystery by Sarah Fox is also in audio. (I see you hit about the same time as I did, Hilary!)

[QNPoohBear]

Lena Gregory's books are available on Hoopla and sometimes paperback through the public library. My library system ordered the first three and stopped. I got an ARC of one and found the next one or two on Hoopla.

[Alice]

I have read the first two Sara Fox books and they were very good. I will read book 3 for June

[Helen]

In Australia the Lena Gregory book on Kindle is $13, and the Sarah Fox one is a ridiculous $30, although I might consider using an audible credit.
Otherwise, I won’t be reading this month’s books!

[Helen]

Cheryl wrote:


Does your library participate in the Interlibrary Loan program (ILL)? Our library is limited on what they carry, however, I use ILL for physical books (well, Large Print) since there are thousands (maybe millions?) offered through that program. If they don't, suggest it to them!
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I just saw this. I’m in Australia, so many American books aren’t available in libraries or bricks and mortar bookshops.

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

Do we know what July's picks are yet?

[Barb, Co-Moderator Challenge Expert]

Series for August; I'll set up discussion threads momentarily.

Key West Food Critic, by Lucy Burdette

Haunted Library Mysteries, by Allison Brook

[Nell]

Barb wrote: "Series for August; I'll set up discussion threads momentarily.

Key West Food Critic, by Lucy Burdette

Haunted Library Mysteries, by Allison Brook"

Barb - Your theme is ?

[Barb, Co-Moderator Challenge Expert]

Sorry, Nell, forgot about that. The Key West series works for the US Region - South theme.

[Steven]

So, I have chosen for September To Helvetica and Back by Paige Shelton with the US Region - West and Geared for the Grave by Duffy Brown.

[Nell]

Thanks Steven

[Cheryl A.]

For October:

I have chosen the Calla Lily Mystery Series with Lily's Homecoming Under Fire as the 1st book by Anna Celeste Burke with the Wine/Vineyard theme. This series is available in Kindle edition and print.

My choice is the Braxton Campus Mysteries Series with Academic Curveball as the 1st book by James J. Cudney. This series is available in Kindle edition, paperback, hardcover, libraries, and in large print. Some books are available in Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, and German editions.

[Alice]

Who is picking November's books?

[Alice]

Any books for november yet? I am compling my list.

I can pick books again but I picked in November. I would like to give someone else a chance

[jaxnsmom]

For November I am choosing In the Dog House for the theme of Cats/Dogs.

My other choice is The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie.

[Alice]

jaxnsmom wrote: "For November I am choosing In the Dog House for the theme of Cats/Dogs.

My other choice is [bookcover:The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie|4..."

I have read many of V.M. Burns Mystery Bookshop series and they are very good. (Poodles are great). Looking forward to trying the Dog Club Mystery series

[Helen]

Thank you jaxnsmom. Both are available on Audible here in Australia, but quite expensive on Kindle. I’ve downloaded The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, on Audible, as I’ve been interested in starting that series, and this is a good opportunity.
If I have time next month, I might also download In the Dog House, as I like dog and cat mysteries.