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[Trine]

Kimberly wrote: "Trine wrote: "Just finished reading .
Another cozy but also quite thought-provoking read as a lot of the scrapbooking information revolves around New Orleans an..."

You're very welcome, Kimberly. Happy Reading! :-)
It really is a great series. I'm about to start reading .

[Susan]

Just finished reading Sink Trap and Defending Angels. Sink Trap was a nice fast read. I really had a hard time getting into Defending Angels. Liked the idea but some of the people in the book where just likeable.

[Kimberly]

Just finished . Next up is .

[Missy]

I just finished and I thought it was terrible. I gave it one star. As a bibliophile, I want to read about books and learn and enjoy, this book hardly touched on the topics of books and if it did it just scratched the surface. In fact, this seemed more a romance or wannabe romance with all the men issues, than a mystery to me. I will not read anymore and I am very disappointed!

[Cindy]

-- I just finished this book, it took a while for me to get into the story and I' not sure if I like the main character or not. I'm still on the fence as to whether or not I want to continue the series. Does it get better?

[Melodie]

Missy wrote: "I just finished and I thought it was terrible. I gave it one star. As a bibliophile, I want to read about books and learn and enjoy, this book hardly touche..."

Did you read the first in this series? It went more into book restoration. Admittedly this one didn't, but I still really enjoyed it. I like Brooklyn's family and I loved the location.

[Melodie]

Cindy wrote: " -- I just finished this book, it took a while for me to get into the story and I' not sure if I like the main character or not. I'm still on the fence as to whether ..."

I only tried one of the Aurora Teagarden books and couldn't finish it. Her Lily Bard series is much better.

[Nicola]

alicia wrote: "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 ..."
I agree, I was also really disappointed when I figured out who the murderer was as soon as we were introduced to her. I think that all of the fans of the books want Hannah to make her mind up!

[Missy]

Melodie wrote: "Missy wrote: "I just finished and I thought it was terrible. I gave it one star. As a bibliophile, I want to read about books and learn and enjoy, this book..."

Hi Melodie. Yes, I did read the first one and thought it was good. I enjoyed being introduced to the occupation of book restorator. (In fact, I would love that job.) I thought it was good enough that I looked forward to the second, which I felt tanked! I, too, loved the location and the handful of times the author went into the festival and/or book talk I was entertained, but that wasn't nearly enough for me. I LOVE book talk and the author could have done so much more, instead there was a lot of man drama.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished How to Wash a Cat Thursday night. Overall I liked it, especially the personalities of the cats, though the last third seemed to drag a bit.

[Neil]

I just finished Rolling Thunder, by Chris Grabenstein. Not exactly cozy, but charming in a down-the-Jersey-shore way, and very funny. There's a clever mystery, engaging characters who grow from book to book, and a few laugh-out-loud moments.

Neil Plakcy

[Sandie]

Missy wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Missy wrote: "I just finished and I thought it was terrible. I gave it one star. As a bibliophile, I want to read about books and learn and ..."
Don't know if you would consider the "wine country" series by Ellen Crosby true cozys but they are pretty good stories featuring a little romantic hanky panky and are really informative when it comes to information about wine making in the USA and its origins going all the way back to Thomas Jefferson. There's The Merlot Murders, The Chardonnay Charade, The Bordeaux Betrayal and The Riesling Retribution. Check them out and see what you think.

[Beth]

For those of you who were talking about Nancy Atherton's Aunt Dimity series, you may be interested in knowing that she appeared in the Pikes Peak Library's "Mountain of Authors" program in Colorado Springs last Saturday, speaking on the Genre Writing panel. I jumped at the chance to meet Nancy and have my photo taken with her. I really enjoyed talking to her. You can see the photo at:
http://bethgroundwater.blogspot.com/2...

[Trine]

Just finished reading .

Very cozy read - especially for readers with a sweet tooth. LOL :-)

Can't wait to try some of the recipes. They just sound so delicious. Cupcakes anyone? :-)

[Lisa]

Neil wrote: "I just finished Rolling Thunder, by Chris Grabenstein. Not exactly cozy, but charming in a down-the-Jersey-shore way, and very funny. Ther..."I really like this series, glad you mentioned it as I hadn't realized this book was out. Thanks! Have you read the others in the series?

[Kimberly]

Just finished The Diva Paints the Town , about to start Sprinkle with Murder . Also got Town in a Blueberry Jam the other day - y'all weren't kidding about the recipes! They sounds delicious!!

[Suzanne]

Neil wrote: "I just finished Rolling Thunder, by Chris Grabenstein. Not exactly cozy, but charming in a down-the-Jersey-shore way, and very funny. Ther..."

Wow, I thought this wasn't out until May! Did you get an advance copy?

[Suzanne]

This weekend I read Nightshade by Susan Wittig Albert. I enjoyed it although I can't say it was my favorite by any stretch. I can't wait to read Wormwood since I've been to the Shaker Village in Kentucky.

[Melodie]

Suzanne wrote: "This weekend I read Nightshade by Susan Wittig Albert. I enjoyed it although I can't say it was my favorite by any stretch. I can't wait to read Wormwood since I've been to the Sha..."

is probably my least favorite of all the China Bayles books. I've been to the Shaker Village in KY, too, so figured I'd really like the book. It moves back and forth between a story in the present and one in the Shaker past which is something that annoys the crap out of me usually. And it did with this book! Hope you like it better than I did.

[Sheila]

Just finished Queen of the Flowers by Kerry Greenwood. I really enjoyed it, as I have all the previous books in the Phryne Fisher series, set in Australia in the 1920s.

[Shannon]

Finished Alpine for You : A Passport to Peril Mystery by Maddy Hunter and it was work to finish it. I found the plot to be unbelievable and boring, the characters unbelievable and uninteresting and with a series that goes from country to coutnry I thought the settings would be interesting and that I would learn something but I don't think the author bothered to research much of anything! I was shocked and really disappointed.

[Heidi]

Ohhhh Shannon - that stinks. I was wanting to read that. I am always upset when I am disappointed by books too.

[Melodie]

I finally finished . It took me FOREVER! It got a little better toward the end, so I'll probably try the next one to see if it's better. If not, I'll give them a pass after that. It does have some REALLY yummy sounding recipes, tho!

[Kate]

Shannon wrote: "Finished Alpine for You : A Passport to Peril Mystery by Maddy Hunter and it was work to finish it. I found the plot to be unbelievable and boring, the characters unbe..."

I'm sorry to hear this Shannon! I also thought it would be interesting set in different countries, & that there was huge opportunities for supporting casts of characters on different tours. Guess not, huh? Well, since I've got a couple of them, I'll try them. They can always find new homes on PBS or else at the local used book store.

[Melodie]

Miki wrote: "Just finished A Pedigree to Die For by Laurien Berenson. I thought the story was weighted down by to many facts about dog shows/breeding, and I had to really slug through it. I'm totally in a rut, ..."

I see you read paranormal. Do you read Jim Butcher's Dresden Files or Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson books? If so, pick up the newest in either of these series. I guarantee they'll get you out of your rut!

[Neil]

Yes, I was lucky to win an advance copy in a contest that Chris Grabenstein ran back in January. I waited to read the book until I knew it would be out so I could post reviews, but I guess I jumped the gun a little. Rolling Thunder: A John Ceepak Mystery is due out in early May.

[Suzanne]

Neil wrote: "Yes, I was lucky to win an advance copy in a contest that Chris Grabenstein ran back in January. I waited to read the book until I knew it would be out so I could post reviews, but I guess I jumped..."

No worries - your secret is safe with me! I'm just jealous. :)

[Kaye]

I just finished Lemon Tart by Josi Kilpack and it was great! Never anticipated the twists at the end. Wow.

[Melodie]

Finished and gave it 4 stars. I don't know a thing about yoga, but I really like this series. It's the 3rd in the series. I like A.J. & her mother, Elysia, is a great character!

[Trine]

Melodie wrote: "Finished and gave it 4 stars. I don't know a thing about yoga, but I really like this series. It's the 3rd in the series. I like A.J. & her mothe..."

Glad you enjoyed the book, Melodie. :-)

Murder on the Eightfold Path is on my TBR-list, and now I'm really looking forward to reading it. :-)

[Kimberly]

Miki wrote: "Missy wrote: "I just finished and I thought it was terrible. I gave it one star. As a bibliophile, I want to read about books and learn and enjoy, this book..."

Miki, I really enjoyed John Dunning's Cliff Janeway books. And I'm happy to hear that he is writing again after a large benign brain tumor caused the loss of one eye. As much as I like the Janeway novels, I think his best book is . I gave everyone I know this book for Christmas one year, and they all loved it.

[Susie]

Kaye wrote: "I just finished Lemon Tart by Josi Kilpack and it was great! Never anticipated the twists at the end. Wow. "

I think I need to move this one up in the huge TBR pile!

[Missy]

Miki wrote: "Missy wrote: "I just finished and I thought it was terrible. I gave it one star. As a bibliophile, I want to read about books and learn and enjoy, this book..."

Oh my, YES, I have read/own all the Cliff Janeway novels. I LOVE that character. I actually liked the Bookwoman book-I felt is was an extension to the story. I think Dunning created a real "voice" in Janeway-I usually only read women writer's and sleuths, but I was hooked by Janeway. I think the whole series is worthy of reading by bibliphiles! I, also, had no clue Dunninh was ill. I certainly hope for more Janeway novels-we shall see.

Have you ever read the the Dido Hoare series by Marianne Macdonald? I know, I know the character/sleuth name Dido Hoare is incredible, but I think it is a great series and it is set in London. They are older and sometimes hard to find, but I think they are wonderful reads! Dido runs an antiquarian bookshop and lives above it with her small son and receives help/hinderance from her father. So FUN!! I miss those a lot.

Also, I am sure you have read Carolyn Hart's Death on Demand series. Hart and that series is what started me on cozies and I will never stray now! In fact I am starting her newest, He Laughed Til He Cried, today. Again, Annie runs a mystery bookstore-what could be better in life? I am with you-Kari has THE BEST JOB in the whole world! Lucritive? Who cares! You are surrounded by amazing characters all day!

Happy reading!

[Missy]

I finished . I gave it 2 stars, as I deduced the murderer 3 pages after he/she was introduced! Also, one of the characters suffered from an ailment that was SOOOOO easy to figure out, which made the storyline obvious and the murderer more obvious! I will read the next because I LOVE Gingerbread cookies, but if Hannah does not choose in that book I will not read/buy anymore!

[Lisa]

Just finished reading "Glazed Murder", I enjoyed it!

[Melodie]

Missy wrote: "I finished . I gave it 2 stars, as I deduced the murderer 3 pages after he/she was introduced! Also, one of the characters suffered from an ailment that w..."

Exactly the reasons I disliked this one so much. With the GINGERBREAD COOKIE book being a trilogy of 3 short stories and only one being by Fluke there won't be any resolution to the silly triangle plot, so we're screwed on that I think.

[Missy]

Melodie wrote: "Missy wrote: "I finished . I gave it 2 stars, as I deduced the murderer 3 pages after he/she was introduced! Also, one of the characters suffered from an ..."

Excellent point-hadn't thought of that. Well, some day someone will just have to let me know who Hannah chooses, IF she chooses!

[Susan]

I just finished Biggie and the Devil Diet by Nancy Bell. I love Biggie and her grandson. Story was okay not as good as some of the others but I did enjoy it.

[Suzanne]

Susan wrote: "I just finished Biggie and the Devil Diet by Nancy Bell. I love Biggie and her grandson. Story was okay not as good as some of the others but I did enjoy it."

Oh yeah, JR and Biggie are too cute!

[Kimberly]

I just finished by Marian Babson and am in the middle of . I haven't decided whether I like this author's style of writing or not. They seem to drag and I was half way through the first one before I had the plot figured out. There were way to many characters for such a small book and she gave her heroine a mysterious "disease" that she never explained at the end. I was hoping this was a series using the same characters but the only thing that ties her books together is that they all have at least one cat in them. I have one more by this author, , so I'll reserve final judgement until I finish it.

[Sheila]

Some of Babson's books are connected. Canapes for the Kitties and Please Do Feed the Cat are both set in a writers' colony near London. Mystery author Lorinda Lucas is the main character in both. She has two cats, named Had-I and But-Known. The second book is especially funny, as it features satires on various subgenres of mysteries.

In Paws for Alarm and Whiskers and Smoke, an American family and an English widow exchange homes (and cats) for the summer. In Paws, we read about the adventures of the Americans staying in the English cottage, and in Whiskers, about the English lady in the New Hampshire house.

I thought both pairs of books were fun.

[Sheila]

Also, Murder at the Cat Show, Tourists Are for Trapping, and In the Teeth of Adversity all feature PR agent Doug Perkins and his cat, Pandora.

[Sheila]

Kari wrote: "I read teeth I did not know that Doug pops up in two other books.
I have Death Swap in my TBR pile which is linked with Trail of Ashes about a an American Family and a English widow exchanging ho..."

Yes, the copyright pages mention that the books were previously published as Death Swap and Trail of Ashes in Great Britain.

[alicia]

I just finished and I enjoyed it. I did figure out who the murderer was but not the reason behind it until near the end. I did not care though I really enjoyed the characters alot. I will be starting the 2nd book in the series right away.

[Denise]

Cindy wrote: " -- I just finished this book, it took a while for me to get into the story and I' not sure if I like the main character or not. I'm still on the fence as to whether ..."

I have read all 8 of the Aurora Teagarden books and liked them a lot. I gave all 8 of them a 4 star. I also liked her Lily Bard series (of which there are 5) and also rated them consistently at 4 stars. The author has posted that she doesn't have time to write any more books in these two series. She is spending her time writing her Sookie Stackhouse (vampire) series. I'm not really a vampire kind of gal so I haven't read these and probably won't. However the reviews for the vampire series are always good.

[Kimberly]

alicia wrote: "I just finished and I enjoyed it. I did figure out who the murderer was but not the reason behind it until near the end. I did not care though I really enjoyed ..."

So glad you liked it. The characters in that series are great!!!

[Melodie]

Denise wrote: "Cindy wrote: " -- I just finished this book, it took a while for me to get into the story and I' not sure if I like the main character or not. I'm still on the fence ..."

Actually, the vampires aren't the whole story in the Sookie books. There are other supernatural types, too, but mostly I think of the books as good mysteries that have characters with a "little something extra". However, I do also admit to being a vampire junkie!

[Heidi]

Denise - I read the first two Sookie books, but I am not into vamps at all. I thought they were well written and liked them, but I have no desire to continue with the series because it did not change my thoughts on vamps. Still not my thing. Melodie is right, they do include mysteries in each book.

[Denise]

Melodie & Heidi: You guys have to realize my idea of a good vampire is Bela Lugosi. (I know, both of you are saying "who?")

[Kelley]

Denise, I agree with you about Bela Lugosi. I'll watch him and the show Dark Shadows, but otherwise I am not into vampires. I think the whole genre is way overrated and over done.