Sweet Soliloquies

Well, I did it. I completed the Cozy Mystery Challenge 2009 hosted by Kris at Not Enough Books. Thanks so much for hosting it, Kris! I didn’t think I’d have too much trouble completing the challenge, even though I started over half way into the challenge, because I enjoy reading cozies and also discovering new authors (to me), such as... Read→

Ghastly Glass (Renaissance Faire Mystery) Authors: Joyce and Jim Lavene Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime 312 pages The story: In this second book of the Renaissance Faire Mystery series, Jessie Morton, an assistant professor at a local college, continues her research on Renaissance crafts by becoming an apprentice at the Glass Gryphon, one of the shops... Read→

Homicide in Hardcover: A Bibliophile Mystery Author: Kate Carlisle Publisher: Signet (February 3, 2009) 304 pages The story: Brooklyn Wainwright is a book doctor extraordinaire. Faded, brittle leather and crusty, smelly pages are like heaven for Brooklyn. The daughter of two 60’s flower children who moved their family to a California commune,... Read→

Uncommon Grounds by Sandra Balzo Publisher: Worldwide Library 245 pages The story: Maggie Thorsen, former PR exec and current partner in Uncommon Grounds, walks into her new coffee shop on opening day only to discover her partner Patricia dead, death by espresso machine. Who could have killed Patricia, and what does this mean for the future of the... Read→

I’ve joined another book challenge you might also enjoy participating in.  It is the Cozy Mystery Book Challenge, hosted by Kris of Not Enough Books. Challenge Rules: The challenge runs from April 1, 2009 –September 30, 2009 (6 months). The goal is to read at least 1 cozy mystery for each month, so a total of 6. You can read these all in the... Read→