Tag: mystery
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The Novel Had a Cat on the Cover, so Are We Even Surprised that I Loved this Book? | Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass
I recently went on a cozy book buying spree, which is when Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass was added to my e-library. I think I figured I was destined to enjoy this book for three reasons: 1. CATS!!! (obviously) 2. our sleuthing MC is a librarian, and 3. the series takes place in Michigan,…
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This is What Happens When You Read a Series Too Casually | No Ghouls Allowed by Victoria Laurie
Last year, I read Ghouls, Ghouls, Ghouls (Ghost Hunter Mystery #5) by Victoria Laurie, and I loved it. I loved it so much that I finished the book in one sitting, which I haven’t done since high school. The pacing was perfect. The spooks were terrifying. The chemistry between main character MJ, and her team…
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Meet Maisie Dobbs | An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear
I spied my first Maisie Dobbs novel while exploring the fiction stacks at my local library. It was the character’s name that first piqued my interest; I suspected she would be a plucky, young woman determined to prove herself as a private eye, which sounded right up my alley. Then, it was the beautiful book…
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A Perfectly Proper Review for the Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum by Kirsten Weiss
I’ve only reviewed two cozy mystery novels at Books & Tea, so I easily consider myself a newbie to this genre; however, I’m already beginning to understand what elements I need to ensure I adore a cozy mystery novel. There must be a small town vibe There must be witty banter between the BFF4Es Paranormal…
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A Zombie Crime Thriller in Belgium? Yes, Please! | Styx by Bavo Dhooge
There are three really cool things about being a book blogger: Gabbing to book blogging buddies about a mutual love for a book Finding the courage to step outside your comfort zone by reading a book in a genre you’re unfamiliar with and then being kind of blown away by it Writing about your experiences…
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This One was a Real Nail-Biter | Dig Two Graves by Kim Powers
Look, I’m not proud of what I’m about to admit, but the truth is, I went in prepared to hate this book. I don’t even know why because when I read the summary, I was intrigued, but the day I sat down to read Dig Two Graves by Kim Powers, I felt like it was…
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This cozy mystery is spine-chilling | Ghouls, Ghouls, Ghouls by Victoria Laurie
I’m convinced there is a mystery novel for everyone– for cat lovers, for tea lovers, for book club lovers, for Florida Keys lovers, for baking lovers. The list goes on! So, I’m not really sure why I was surprised to discover a mystery series that followed ghost hunters filming for a TV show. It wasn’t…
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Getting Cozy with Sleight of Paw by Sofie Kelly
Sleight of Paw by Sofie Kelly Released: September 2011 Publisher: Penguin Books Add to Goodreads ★★★☆☆ Synopsis: Small-town librarian Kathleen Paulson never wanted to be the crazy cat lady. But after Owen and Hercules followed her home, she realized her mind wasn’t playing tricks on her-her cats have magical abilities.When the body of elderly do-gooder…
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Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens
I’ve put off writing this review for so long because I haven’t figured out what to say about this book. Still. Really! I went into Never Knowing prepared to dislike it. It’s not my preferred genre, and on top of that I started reading this book at work; these days, work turns me into such a curmudgeon. But, about…
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Lure by Deborah Kerbel
After reading the synopsis for Lure by Deborah Kerbel, I was eager to read this book. I used to read ghost stories often when I was younger, but I haven’t read too many in recent years. Instead, I’ve been hooked on shows like Ghost Hunters or Ghost Adventurers. So, it seemed this book would be…
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By Golly, Ollie! 