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I finished Aunt Dimity's Death over the weekend and thought it was just ok. I know a lot of you love that series, so are the rest better than the first?
Just finished reading
and
. Great reads!
Dru wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "I just finished 
. It was just as funny as the first three. I couldn't put it down because I just c..."Thank God! This series is just too good to stop at 4!
Dru wrote: "I finished Cook the Books by Jessica Conant-Park and it was enjoyable."I love Chloe, I want to be her friend.
I finished Plaster and Poison by Jennie Bentley last night. Very entertaining. Surprise ending. This new series is really growing on me.
I just finished Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke. I liked it, although it was definately not her best. I just have one question for all of you that have read it....***SPOILER ALERT***
For the life of me, I cannot remember who Beverly Thorndike is. Kind of defeats the purpose of the cliffhanger ending when I can't remember who she is! Someone refresh my memory please!
Victoria wrote: "I just finished Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke. I liked it, although it was definately not her best. I just have one question for all of you that have read it....***SPOILER ALERT***
..."
She's Norman's EX fiance. She was mentioned in one of the previous books but I don't remember the why's and wherefore's of the relationship/break-up.
Heidi wrote: "I finished Aunt Dimity's Death over the weekend and thought it was just ok. I know a lot of you love that series, so are the rest better than the first?"Hi Heidi,
I really didn't care for the book either. I thought the whole thing was kinda silly and sappy. I doubt I'll give the others in the series a try. I just didn't care about the characters well enough to endure any more.
Dru wrote: "I just finished Red Delicious Death by Sheila Connolly and I liked it. I would read the next book. I did find the book a bit descriptive, which I'm not a fan of, b..."I'm glad you liked this more than I did. After 3 of them, I'm done!
Thanks Christine! I was wondering if it was just me :)
Dru wrote: "I just finished Red Delicious Death by Sheila Connolly and I liked it. I would read the next book. I did find the book a bit descriptive, which I'm not a fan of, b..."I guess I will give it a try then. Hope I enjoy it too! The first book was a really good one to me so you might try that one too.
Just finished reading
by Jennie Bentley. Not a very complicated mystery this time, but still a very cozy read.
I've just finished re-reading Cat in a Diamond Dazzle by Carole Nelson Douglas. I recently had the awful experience of clearing my 'to read' pile, so I am trying to eek out my new 'to reads' (and give my credit card some breathing room!) by working through the Midnight Louie series. I really enjoy these books, there are enough characters for the Agatha Christie effect and always enough twists to keep you on your toes! Now, what to read next!
I just finished the first in a new series for me
. I've started the second in the series,
. I thought the first was very slow moving, but the second is better, so far. The premise is a Professor of English Lit at a small Catholic college in NY whose life is turned upside down by murders in her vicinity. She is attracted to the lead detective, but they have roadblocks. I have the third in my TBR pile, so I'll reserve final judgement until I finish it.
Just finished reading
by Laura Childs. Sorry to be in the minority here, but I really enjoyed this book and found it an excellent read. :-)
Just finished
by Krista Davis and can't wait for the next one. I love the characters.
Heidi wrote: "I finished Aunt Dimity's Death over the weekend and thought it was just ok. I know a lot of you love that series, so are the rest better than the first?"Years ago I read Aunt Dimity's Death and didn't care much for it, but then at some point I read one of the subsequent ones and loved it. I've now read them all and, in fact, buy them in hard copy when they're released. The first one is important to give you the background info you need but the others are really good, and her writing just keeps getting better.
Thanks for the update Alice. I was wondering. I will give book 2 a try :)
Susie in KS wrote: "Just finished by Krista Davis and can't wait for the next one. I love the characters."The next one, THE DIVA COOKS A GOOSE, comes out in December! I'm looking forward to it, too!
Susie in KS wrote: "Just finished by Krista Davis and can't wait for the next one. I love the characters."I have this book on the way and I can't wait to read it. I also love the characters!
Melodie wrote: "Susie in KS wrote: "Just finished by Krista Davis and can't wait for the next one. I love the characters."The next one, THE DIVA COOKS A GOOSE, com..."
Good to know. Thanks, Melodie. :-)
I finished
last night and enjoyed it. I like the main character and her dad.
I just finished
I really liked it. It seemed a little bit slow in the beginning but it picked up and went full speed ahead. Likable characters and an enjoyable setting too. Nice and cozy read with blueberry based recipes. I was clueless as to whom the killer was till the end. Looking forward to the next book in the series -Town In A Lobster Stew.
Melodie wrote: "I finished last night and enjoyed it. I like the main character and her dad."Thanks Melodie! I think I need to add this one to the Wish List ;)
I felt like lying and saying I just finished Town in Blueberry Jam, just so I could keep it going! :)
Heidi wrote: "I felt like lying and saying I just finished Town in Blueberry Jam, just so I could keep it going! :)"Heidi: I know what you mean, I never seem to be reading what everyone else is reading. I guess I "march to my own drummer"!
I just finished If Books Could Kill. I hate to say this but it was "just okay". I loved book one in the series and in general bibliomysteries are my absolute favorites but this second book just didn't engage me like Homicide In Hardcover did. I gave it a 2 Star--bummer!
Denise - that is a bummer. I have the first book in my tbr pile. I hate when you like the first one and the second one is not as good.
Denise wrote: "Heidi wrote: "I felt like lying and saying I just finished Town in Blueberry Jam, just so I could keep it going! :)"Heidi: I know what you mean, I never seem to be reading what everyone else i..."
I really liked IF BOOKS COULD KILL. The setting grabbed me up right away.
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Shannon wrote: "I just finished I really liked it. It seemed a little bit slow in the beginning but it picked up and went full speed ahead. Likable characters and an enj..."Glad to see some good reviews of this book. I should be getting it any day now and I'm looking forward to starting it. Looking forward to the recipes too - I've been craving blueberries like crazy during this pregnancy :)
I just finished
. I really enjoyed it. It was a Christian cozy and the first in a new series. The characters were really great as well as the mystery. Today I'm going to start
. I'm looking forward to it.
Kimberly wrote: "Shannon wrote: "I just finished I really liked it. It seemed a little bit slow in the beginning but it picked up and went full speed ahead. Likable chara..."Town in a Blueberry Jam is on my TBR-list, too.
Congratulations and good luck with the addition to your family. :-)
Kimberly wrote: "I just finished . I really enjoyed it. It was a Christian cozy and the first in a new series. The characters were really great a..."The next one, Path of the Wicked is due to be published later this month. Happy Reading! :-)
I finished reading
earlier today. Very cozy read with lots of interesting information on scrapbooking and the history of New Orleans.
Kimberly wrote: "Shannon wrote: "I just finished I really liked it. It seemed a little bit slow in the beginning but it picked up and went full speed ahead. Likable chara..."When is your little one due?
I finished
this morning and I really liked it.
Melodie wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Shannon wrote: "I just finished I really liked it. It seemed a little bit slow in the beginning but it picked up and went full speed ahe..."Our little "panda" is due July 31st!!!
Trine wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "I just finished . I really enjoyed it. It was a Christian cozy and the first in a new series. The characters we..."Thank you for the congrats and for the info. I'll add book 2 to my list!
Erin wrote: "I finished this morning and I really liked it."I read this and didn't like it. I thought the lead character was just too clueless. But I do have the 2nd in The Pile. Thought I'd give it another shot and see if it was better than the first one.
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I really liked it. It seemed a little bit slow in the beginning but it picked up and went full speed ahead. Likable chara..."Congrats on your little "panda"!
Melodie wrote: "Erin wrote: "I finished this morning and I really liked it."I read this and didn't like it. I thought the lead character was just too clueless. But I do h..."
what bothered me most was no one wanted to actually help her figure things out. I'll admit, I'm not sure I'd believe that I was investigating for dead people
Kimberly wrote: "I just finished . I really enjoyed it. It was a Christian cozy and the first in a new series. The characters were really great a..."Holiday Grind is really good! Enjoy.
Kaye wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "I just finished . I really enjoyed it. It was a Christian cozy and the first in a new series. The characters we..."Thanks for the congrats everyone. We are very excited!!!
Started Holiday Grind yesterday and I don't want to put it down. The story already has me sucked in! I don't even like coffee, but I love this series :)
Kimberly wrote: "Shannon wrote: "I just finished I really liked it. It seemed a little bit slow in the beginning but it picked up and went full speed ahead. Likable chara..."wow then this is a great book for you.Interesting yummy sounding recipes in this one to do with blueberries here. Congrats on your pregnancy!
Just finished reading
. Another cozy but also quite thought-provoking read as a lot of the scrapbooking information revolves around New Orleans and the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina.
I finished
and I have to say I know I get annoyed with the love triangle but I do really enjoy reading about the town and the characters. It's like catching up with old friends. I also really enjoy the recipes as well.
Trine wrote: "Just finished reading . Another cozy but also quite thought-provoking read as a lot of the scrapbooking information revolves around New Orleans and the tragedy..."
I enjoy paper crafting, but not really into the scrapbook stuff. However, I enjoy this series. The characters are great. I need to figure out where I left off and pick it back up again! Thanks for the reminder!
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