Cat Me If You Can by Miranda James

October 10, 2020

I’m going to write an unusual review of Miranda James’ latest Cat in the Stacks Mystery, Cat Me If You Can. First, there’s the review of the mystery, a story that takes librarian Charlie Harris and Maine Coon cat Diesel out of their Athena,...

A Death Long Overdue by Eva Gates

October 03, 2020

I never thought I’d say a book had too many librarians in it. However, let’s face it. By the time readers get to the seventh Lighthouse Library Mystery, Eva Gates’ A Death Long Overdue, they’re invested in Lucy Richardson, her relationship...

Booked for Death by Victoria Gilbert

August 11, 2020

Victoria Gilbert, author of the Blue Ridge Library mysteries, remains in the book world with the first in her Booklover’s B&B Mysteries, Booked for Death. Fans of Ellery Adams’ Book Retreat mysteries might want to try this new character-driven...

A Spell for Trouble by Esme Addison

July 12, 2020

Esme Addison found a way to add a twist to her magical mystery debut. While the jacket copy mentions Ellery Adams and Heather Blake, remember that Addison’s A Spell for Trouble is a debut. The magical twist is intriguing. The amateur sleuth needs a little...

A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker

May 24, 2020

Bree Baker’s Seaside Cafe mysteries have become some of my favorite cozies. As someone who  reads for character, I appreciate the amateur sleuth, Everly Swan, and the strong supporting cast, including the almost-obligatory police detective who is interested...