Okay. First of all. I absolutely cannot get into these books because the main character is named Theodosia and she doesn’t even go by a quirky little nickname. And I just hear “dear theodosia” from Hamilton. Which is very much a Me Problem. Also I’m not a fan, at all, of her cop boyfriend, because […]
I did not read the first two books in this series etc etc etc. There are two problems with this book: one, that the main character is dating a really insecure cop. Two, she has to prove the innocence of this guy she used to be married to, but he’s a real jerk. Also, there’s […]
Narrator: First person Series #: Bibliophile Mystery 16 Main sleuth(s): Brooklyn Wainwright, bookbinder Animals: Fluffy calico cat Location: San Francisco, California Theme: Bookbinding Sub-location: Covington Library during the Mark Twain Festival Notes on the puns of the title: It’s has to do with the murder AND it rhymes! I’m not sure that it’s a pun, […]
There is way too much going on in this book! I know it’s a first in a new series but I’d like there to be way! less! exposition! Also there are a couple of references to Harry Potter, which is a HUGE GROAN. Cozy mysteries don’t usually have pop culture references, so I thought I […]
-I’m taking a ballads and folktales course this semester as part of my children’s literature degree and I thought about it so much while reading this book-the theme is Alice in Wonderland-EVERYONE has a motive which I think is very good-this is definitely a good afternoon read with a cozy cup of coffee Four stars.
Narrator: Carly Hale, owner of the Grilled Cheese Eatery Supporting characters: Holly, Grant, Suzanne, Ari, Gina Location: Balsam Dell, Vermont Sub-location: Grilled Cheese Eatery Magic?: No Animals: Carly’s little white dog, Havarti Recipes: YES. Included are: Alvin’s Panko Perfection and Farmhouse Cheddar Sleeps with the Fishes. Series #: Grilled Cheese Mysteries #2 Theme: Halloween, grilled […]
I don’t usually read historical fiction etc etc I know nothing about this time period besides the fact that it’s the year both my parents were born. This mystery book, which reads like a cozy mystery without the puns, features a character with agoraphobia. This agoraphobia mostly functions like a video game’s invisible fences; ie, […]
Narrator: first person, Delilah O’LearySupporting characters: Auntie Biz, Sonya,Series #: Deep Dish Mysteries #1Magic?: NoAnimals: Big orange cat, ButterballLocation: Geneva Bay, Wisconsin, “a charming resort town with a long history as a mobster’s hideaway, millionaires’ playground, and vacation mecca”Sub-location: Pizza restaurantRecipes: YES! Delilah & Son Chicago-Style Deep Dish, Daniel’s Emergencia Medica Cocktail, Auntie Biz’s Pissaladiere, […]
Series #: Ice Cream Shop Mysteries #2Narrator: Riley Rhodes, former CIA librarian???? What!Location: Penniman, ConnecticutSub-location: Udderly Delightful Ice Cream shop, Moy Mull’s Fall Arts FestivalAnimals: Rocky and Sprinkles, both catsTheme: Ice creamRecipes: No Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream (why not mint chocolate?)Magic?: NoMystery notes: Lots of red herrings!Notes on the puns of the title: Not […]
Copaganda: None that I could remember.Narrator: Chloe and Izzie, sisters and sleuthsWhat kind of animals are involved: Tiny white dogLocation: tranquil western New York lakeside town of Whisper CoveSub-location: Paint with a View, paint…. shop?? Activity center?Whether or not there are recipes in the back: No :<Notes on the puns of the title: Middling. 6/10Further […]