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[Heidi]

Zoe wrote: "Just finished -I just love this mouth-watering, yummy series! The characters and the setting, a cupcake bakery are very funny and entertaining; the best read..."

Agreed!

[Shirley]

Kimmie wrote: "I finished on audio book yesterday. Agatha always brightens my day. In this one she caught her microwave on fire, gave me a good..."

We had co employee who set the microwave on fire and left the room went in her office and closed the door saying loudly It stinks in here. What a princess she always was.

[Heidi]

I love Agatha Raisin. I am listening to the book before that one now (book 12).

[Kimmie]

Heidi I wrote: "I love Agatha Raisin. I am listening to the book before that one now (book 12)."

I am slowly working my way through both the Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series in audio books between other books. I think I am savoring them by spreading them out. A co-worker has both series so am freeloading :-)

[Kimmie]

Shirley wrote: "Kimmie wrote: "I finished on audio book yesterday. Agatha always brightens my day. In this one she caught her microwave on fire,..."
LOL Agatha just unplugged it and carried it out to her backyard. She shrugged it off. She had microwaved a foil dish for 45 mins.
-Kimmie

[Kimmie]

Kelley wrote:
"I loved all of the Barbara Michaels books, with the exception of Other Worlds, her last one. She writes as Elizabeth Peters as well, in case you didn't know and her stand alones are really good there as well. Enjoy reading her books! "
I read the first one in the Amelia Peabody series but it was kind of slow going. I started the 2nd one and couldn't get passed the part where they had left their young son for quite awhile (how could anyone do that). Always wondered if they got better as the series went along.
-Kimmie

[Kelley]

Kimmie wrote: "Kelley wrote:
"I loved all of the Barbara Michaels books, with the exception of Other Worlds, her last one. She writes as Elizabeth Peters as well, in case you didn't know and her stand alones are ..."

Kimmie, to be honest, I couldn't get into the Amelia Peabody either. i tried the first one twice and never got into it. Peters other books though are really good. My favorite is The Love Talker.

[Priya]

One for the Money
Death on Demand

[❂ Murder by Death]

Just finished Scoop to Kill by Wendy Lyn Watson. I liked this second book in the series - but probably not as much as the first one. The plot was good, although I guessed the final crime and whodunit about midway through. I found all the secondary characters very vivid and felt their backgrounds were expanded from the first book, but I didn't feel the same way about the main character, Tully. Perhaps that was why this one didn't get 4 stars from me. Still, I will look for the next book and see what happens.

[Caroline]

Finished and loved it. Also finished I really enjoy the Beaufort & Company series. Now on to

[Sandy]

I just finished . I enjoyed it.

[Mary (Biblophile)]

I just finished DEATH, BONES, and STATELY HOMES by Valeries S. Malmont. As I read books all out of order, I'm way behind on older series and ahead on the new.

I love the Agatha Raisin series, too, although she is hard to take sometimes. As well, I'm a big fan of the Pennyfoot Hotel series mentioned above. I have the newest one here to read next.

[Maryalice]

I just finished A CRAFTY KILLING by Lorraine Bartlett. I really enjoy all her books. Also her Booktown mysteries by her alter ego, Lorna Barrett.

[Caroline]

Biblophile wrote: "I just finished DEATH, BONES, and STATELY HOMES by Valeries S. Malmont. As I read books all out of order, I'm way behind on older series and ahead on the new.

I love the Agatha Raisin series, to..."

I enjoyed Valerie Malmont's books and regret that she didn't write more. Don't know if publisher wasn't up for it or what.

[Melodie]

Just finished last night and loved it as much as the other 2 in the series!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished Slay It With Flowers and started Dearly Depotted (30% done), both by Kate Collins.

[Susie]

Just finished . It's a cute series and I already have the next two books, so I will go back and finish it soon.

[Sandra J]

I finished and started which I read about 30 years ago.

[Deborah]

Kari wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Am new to the group. Just joined today. Currently finishing Murder on the Blackboard by Stewart Palmer. Great series. Also loved the Southern Sisters series."

I have never read ..."

The books are just as fun. The whole series of Hildegard Withers was written for the actress that is in the movies. Having seen the movies too, I get the picture of the actress in my head while I read.

[Christy]

Kari wrote: "I just finished Deadly Valentine This was one of my favorite books in the Death on Demand series."

Sandra J wrote: "I finished and started which I read about 30 years ago."


A Murder is Announced is one of my TOP 3 Agatha Christie murders! Definitely my favorite Miss Marple. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

[❂ Murder by Death]

Finished Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay a couple of days ago. This was a great second book in the series - I enjoyed the mystery quite a bit and although I guessed who did it when he was first introduced, I still enjoyed the ride. The characters are getting better and I like the subtle change in 'mom'. I'm looking forward to the next in the series and happy that I won't have to wait too long.

[alicia]

I finished and loved it.

[Zoe]

I finished yesterday.It was a highly enjoyable read, especially for me because I adore cats. The plot was interesting and original and the characters start developing nicely.I particularly loved the new bond forming between Jillian, the protagonist cat quilter, and her stepdaughter, Kara.I'm eager to read more about those characters-I love reading about strong independent females.

[Shay]

Dru wrote: "I finished by G. A. McKevett and this was a good read."

I thought it was just so-so in the beginning of the book, but loved the ending.

[Laura]

The other night I finished Closet Confidential by Mary Jane Maffini. I stayed up much too late to finish it -- I had no idea whodunnit and I *needed* to know :) Lovely writing and I'm looking forward to reading the author's other books.

[Susie]

Just finished . I loved the story and I just have to overlook how immature Abby can be ;)

[Melodie]

Shay wrote: "Dru wrote: "I finished by G. A. McKevett and this was a good read."

I thought it was just so-so in the beginning of the book, but loved t..."

I felt the same way, Shay. The ending saved the whole book!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished Dearly Depotted by Kate Collins Saturday night, and started next in the series this evening (after starting and finishing a non-cozy this afternoon).

[Kaye]

Just finished Fruit of All Evil by Paige Shelton and liked it okay. She is a new to me author. One thing that bothered me is I didn't really get a sense of place, neither SC nor the farmer's market. I'd still read another in the series though.

[Sibel]

I just finished The Witness Wore Blood Bay. It's a great mix of mystery and romance that will keep you guessing. I read it in once day and couldn't put it down.

[Monique]

I just finished Louise Penny's A Rule Against Murder.

An excellent read. I haven't been disappointed yet by Louse Penny and recommend her highly.

[Elizabeth]

I just finished by Michelle Gagnon. It was great! I read it mostly in one sitting and loved the suspense. I'm not sure if I'd call it a cozy, but I couldn't put it down.

[Jeanette]

Melodie wrote: "Just finished last night and loved it as much as the other 2 in the series!"

I love Lucy Valentine. I can't wait for the next one!

[Kaye]

Monique wrote: "I just finished Louise Penny's A Rule Against Murder.

An excellent read. I haven't been disappointed yet by Louse Penny and recommend her highly."

This is the only one I haven't read. i'm so glad you liked it!

[Lynne]

I just finished "Night of the Living Deed" by EJ Copperman and "Absolutely, Positively" by Heather Webber. I Loved Absolutely, Positively and can't wait for the next one. I found "Night" a little hard to get into but maybe it was because I kept being intrupted by my children. :o)

[Caroline]

Just finished and found it was okay. It just didn't thrill me and actually took me a second "push" to finish it as I stalled out after reading the first part and went on to other books then came back to it. I also just finished and enjoyed that one a lot more. Lobster Stew is # 2 in the Candy Holliday series so I'm hoping it will get better. Backstage Stuff is about the fifth or sixth book in the Jane Wheel series and I really enjoy that so this was a good read.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Just finished Murder Your Darlings: Algonquin Round Table Mystery by J.J. Murphy. I was really looking forward to this one, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. The writing seemed a bit manic to me, as if it were more important to the author to pack in the witticisms (which were really good, btw) than it was to write a thoughtful story. The result felt a bit shallow to me - more shallow than the time/place called for. I didn't hate the book, but I found myself skimming over enough of it that I'm not sure if I'll read the next one or not. Will depend on the size of my TBR pile I suppose. :)

[Shay]

Caroline wrote: "Just finished and found it was okay. It just didn't thrill me and actually took me a second "push" to finish it as I stalled out after reading the first ..."

I didn't really like the first book, Town in a Blueberry Jam, very much. But, figuring it was the author's first book I thought I'd give the second a try since it was at the library. I don't think I would have bought the book, though. Oh well, I'll push it further down the stack.

[Donna]

I just finished . I loved it! I put the next book at the top of my "to buy" list on my Kindle.

[Jeanette]

Donna wrote: "I just finished . I loved it! I put the next book at the top of my "to buy" list on my Kindle."

I love this series!

[Deborah]

Hi Guys - Just wanted to let you know, I'm going to "disappear" for a few days. We put my beloved cat to sleep yesterday, and I'm not handling it at all well. I will be back.....but need a few days.

[Jeanette]

So sorry to hear about your cat. I went through that myself with a cat we had for 15 years. It is very difficult.

[Sandy]

I just finished Invisible. It was a bit preachy - sort of a Christian cozy mystery but otherwise it was pretty good.

[Jeanette]

Caroline wrote: "Biblophile wrote: "I just finished DEATH, BONES, and STATELY HOMES by Valeries S. Malmont. As I read books all out of order, I'm way behind on older series and ahead on the new.

I love the Agath..."

Caroline,
My mom is actually friends with and lives close by Valerie Malmont. She is in her 80s now. Her husband was just killed in a car accident a couple of weeks or so ago. Really has nothing to do with the series, but I thought i'd share. :)

[Susie]

Deborah wrote: "Hi Guys - Just wanted to let you know, I'm going to "disappear" for a few days. We put my beloved cat to sleep yesterday, and I'm not handling it at all well. I will be back.....but need a few days."

{{{Deborah}}}

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

(((Deborah))) I know what a difficult time this can be. I had to put down my cat (age 20) a few years ago and still miss her.

Finished Snipped in the Bud before bed last night. I have more in this series on the TBR shelf, but need a break from them. Now reading a non-cozy won from GR.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Deborah wrote: "Hi Guys - Just wanted to let you know, I'm going to "disappear" for a few days. We put my beloved cat to sleep yesterday, and I'm not handling it at all well. I will be back.....but need a few days."

I'm so sorry, know that we are all thinking about you and you beloved kitty.

[Nell]

I just finished Love is Murder . The mystery setting is a daytime drama and the main character is the show's head writer. Well developed characters and a good mystery, even though it is a bit soap opera-ish and I figured out who the murderer was. Really liked it and enjoyed the author's writing style.

[Erin L]

I finished Frankly My Dear, I'm Dead earlier this week and was disappointed - I think my hopes were just too high :)

[Sandra J]

I just finished listening to The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell. Thank goodness I listen in the car while running errands. A cast of thousands (it feels like) who all adore our protagonist (Quilleran) simply because he's the richest man in the country (and tell him so-over and over and over), and a "mystery" that probably takes up about four pages out of the book. No real clues, no detecting, nothing happening except the Pickax celebration which is told in excrutiating detail. Boy, I'm glad I got this one as a freebie (a buy three get one free deal)!