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[Kaye]

Jennifer E. wrote: "Last night, I finished . A very good addition to a series that gets steadily better with each book. I still think her cousin is way more annoying than entertai..."

Yeah, we could do better with a lot less cousin. She is beyond annoying!

[DJ =^^=]

I finished . enjoyed it so much that I just purchased the next book in the series

[Melodie]

Kaye wrote: "Jennifer E. wrote: "Last night, I finished . A very good addition to a series that gets steadily better with each book. I still think her cousin is way more an..."

I actually don't mind her cousin. I know she's over the top, but she makes me laugh. And I actually DO know a person or 2 who is that stupid!

[Nell]

Just finished Duplicate Death a classic mystery by Georgette Heyer. It was delightful. Some of her descriptions are LOL funny and the mystery is more complex than it seems.

[Ellen]

the second in a series by Cathy Wiley. A little disappointing-I loved the first in the series, but certainly good enough that I'll read the next one (when it comes out).

[DJ =^^=]

I just finished . Cute book.

[❂ Murder by Death]

I finished last night. This series started off frustrating, but the premise had me sticking with it - and luckily, the books just get better and better. This was a great read.

[❂ Murder by Death]

...and blazed through this afternoon. Not sure why I like this series enough to keep reading it, but I do! :P

[Michelle]

I read on Saturday and on Sunday.
it was a quick read, even seemed a little short, but I was caught up enough by them to wan to continue reading.

[Susie]

Michelle wrote: "I read on Saturday and on Sunday.
it was a quick read, even seemed a little short, but I was caught up enough by them to wan to cont..."

I read this series quite some time ago, but thought it was pretty good!

[bella]

I just finished Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich (it was okay!) and Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie (this one was really good).

[Robin]

I just finished The Weed that Strings the Hangman's Bag. It is one in a series of Flavia de Luce Series by Alan Bradley. I liked two of his three books so far.

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

I finished ...I really liked this 2nd book in the Coffeehouse mystery series. Definitely planning to read the 3rd book soon

[Susie]

Just finished . I really enjoy this series. I love all the characters and the setting ;)

[Kaye]

Karen M wrote: "I just finished Hide In Plain Sight by Marta Perry. Except for it being a little too much Christian for my personal taste, it really was an enjoyable book. I will de..."

Thanks for the reco - I read this yesterday and didn't want to put it down. Very enjoyable read.

[Jennifer]

Sallie(Shuga) wrote: "I finished ...I really liked this 2nd book in the Coffeehouse mystery series. Definitely planning to read the 3rd book soon"

I started this series this year and read the whole set except for the last one, which I just got. Addictive. You might also like A Veiled Deception -- Annette blair's series-- I read the first one of those this year too and loved it.

[bella]

I just finished by Sofie Kelly. This series is one of my favorites now!

[Michelle]

Jennifer wrote: "Sallie(Shuga) wrote: "I finished ...I really liked this 2nd book in the Coffeehouse mystery series. Definitely planning to read the 3rd book soon"

I started t..."

This is one of my all-time favorite series, in fact it was the series that got me hooked on the whole cozy mystery genre.

[Michelle]

I read yesterday, and I am just not sure about it. I will defintely try to read another before i pass judgement, but I didn't like the flighty, goofball way the lead was protrayed in the first few chapters mostly, but even throughout the book.

[Melodie]

Michelle wrote: "I read yesterday, and I am just not sure about it. I will defintely try to read another before i pass judgement, but I didn't like the flighty, goofball way the lead ..."

I actually liked these books, and found several laugh out loud moments in them.

[Michelle]

I admit some of it was funny, but most women in cozy mysteries are independent and confident, and i found the way Jenny was portraied as bumbling and oblivious to life a little off putting.

That was one reason i said i would have to read another before I pass judgement, it just may be the "getting to know" you phase of meeting a new character and it may be better in the next book.

I never judge a series by one book alone.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Michelle wrote: "I admit some of it was funny, but most women in cozy mysteries are independent and confident, and i found the way Jenny was portraied as bumbling and oblivious to life a little off putting.

That w..."

Michelle - I'm in complete agreement with you. Except I liked this series. :) But I do remember that the first book left me unsure, so you might find the second (or third) is more enjoyable.

[❂ Murder by Death]

I flew through yesterday. A great collection of stories, I thought. Only one or two left me thinking "meh". I'll be reading a lot of the stories again and again.

[Melodie]

Finished . Love this series!

[Caroline]

Dru wrote: "I finished Behind the Seams by Betty Hechtman and it was an okay/good read."

Yeah, Dru. I wasn't so sure about that. Didn't like how things were going with the significant other and Adele became more and more grating.

But I did finish reading some GREAT ones! Including (love the Deborah Knott series), - I much prefer this series to the dead end jobs one. Also finished . I've enjoyed all Mary Stanton's (Claudia Bishop's) series, Beaufort anhd Company, Inn at Hemlock Falls, and the vet series too.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Just read that Claudia Bishop has a new Hemlock Falls coming out in April - Dread on Arrival. Was thrilled to hear this as I thought she'd ended the series with the last one.

[Linda]

This evening I finished , and found it positively charming. I love this series!

[Julia]

Just finished The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax. Very engaging and fast paced. I'm thoroughly enjoying this series!

[Kait]

Just finished and enjoyed it. I was surprised by some of the steamy scenes, but not offended. The humor in the book is great! Violet is one of those characters you can't help but root for from page 1 to the end. Well crafted story. Good series.

[Heidi]

Linda wrote: "This evening I finished , and found it positively charming. I love this series!"

I read that recently too and really liked it. Great series.

[bella]

Linda wrote: "This evening I finished , and found it positively charming. I love this series!"

I love this series too! I can't wait for
Red Velvet Revenge!

[bella]

I just finished reading by Lorna Barrett. I'm enjoying this series so much!

[adlin]

Just finished . I wanted something with a Christmas theme. Liked the setting. Even though it's the third book in the series, I didn't feel lost. Not great, but an enjoyable read.

[Pamela]

I just finished reading Miss Julia Rocks The Cradle by Ann B. Ross and I loved it. Just started The Body In The Bonfire by Katherine Hall Page and I started Bones Of A Feather by Carolyn Haine.

[Valerie]

I just finished . I enjoyed it and will be continuing with the serie.

[Pamela]

I need to add this one to my wishlist. I love her books.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Kicking off my Christmas reads, I just finished Frank, Incense, and Muriel. Aside from some truly shocking editing, possibly the worst I've ever seen, I really enjoyed the story - it was great fun and a quick read!

[Sherry]

I just finished . I liked it, but expect that I will like the second book in the series better, since the backgrounds of the major characters have been laid, and they won't have to be reintroduced.

[Ellen]

Just finished . Despite a few awkward stylistic moments, it was great fun. I will probably read more in this series. I like the "hero": a 60 year old man living with his parents. Very charming and amusing.

[Kim]

I finished Needled to Death, and thought it was good. Now, on to something to wake up the brain cells. lol

[Linda]

Last night I finished and it was wonderful! I love this cozy series; it simply keeps getting better with every installment.

[Elizabeth]

Just finished Death of a Village . This is another fun crazy Agatha Raisin story meant to be light and very fun

[Robin]

Never read any Agatha Raisin stories. Are they good?

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

I've just finished A Peach of a Murder (it had been in my TBR for a long and it was useful for November challenge), and it has been a good read. I think I'll continue with the series.

[Rachel]

Robin wrote: "Never read any Agatha Raisin stories. Are they good?"

I tried the first one and ended up skimming it. I just found it unreadable, with characters that were more stereotypes than people. But I know some people really like them, so you should probably try for yourself :)

Rachel

[Ellen]

I'm one of those who love Agatha Raisin. I think it depends somewhat on whether or not a person enjoys Agatha's very sandpapery personality. For me, she represents my very worst self flaunted indulgently.

[Nell]

Death of a Village is a Hamish MacBeth mystery. MC Beaton's other series is Agatha Raisin. She was a featured author this summer so you will find a list of her books and comments under that thread.
If you're tired of saccharine doormat protagonists, Agatha is the character for you. She says things you might want to and gets into hilarious situations. Agatha is a mix of brash behavior and assertiveness with insecurities about aging and romance. Her fixation with her neighbor is over the top and sometimes annoys me. He's so not worth the effort.
She is/was a brilliant advertising executive with lousy interpersonal skills. I'm a fan. Read at least a couple of her mysteries before you make up your mind.

[Linda]

I love M.C. Beaton's Novels...they are really good especially the Agatha Raisin Series. I would love to have them all in my own Library.

[Caroline]

Finished and really loved it! It was fun to find I had been mentioned (not by name but I knew it was me). I love the Elizabeth Goodweather books. To me, they are like full course meals while a lot of the cozies I read are "snacks" or "dessert." Highly recommend this series!

[Melodie]

Finished . Think it's the best of the series.