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Kathy’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Kathy’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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Kathy Manos Penn
Goodreads Author
Born
in New York City, The United States
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August 2016
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Bells, Tails & Murder (Dickens & Christie #1)
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2020
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7 editions
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Pumpkins, Paws & Murder (Dickens & Christie #2)
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2020
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7 editions
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Whiskers, Wreaths & Murder (Dickens & Christie #3)
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2020
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8 editions
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A Dickens & Christie Mystery Box Set (Dickens & Christie #1-3)
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Collectors, Cats & Murder (Dickens & Christie #4)
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2021
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6 editions
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Bicycles, Barking & Murder (Dickens & Christie #6)
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2022
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6 editions
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Castles, Catnip & Murder (Dickens & Christie #5)
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2021
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6 editions
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Candy Canes, Canines & Crime (Dickens & Christie #8)
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2022
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6 editions
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Puzzles, Purrs & Murder (Dickens & Christie #10)
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2024
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3 editions
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Pets, Pens & Murder (Dickens & Christie #7)
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2022
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6 editions
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British mysteries at their best
Originally published in the Dunwoody Crier
If you follow my columns, you had to know it wouldn’t be long before I returned to British mysteries. I don’t consciously say to myself, “It’s time to return to England,” but somehow that’s what happens. Once again, I can’t recall where I heard about these two, but I’m delighted I discovered them. One was written during the Golden Age between the two w
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Kathy’s Recent Updates
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Sharon Urschel's review
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A Dickens & Christie Mystery Box Set (Dickens & Christie #1-3):
"I loved every book!
This was a new author for me and I so glad that I chose to read her books! I am in love with the characters and the style of writing she uses! I am looking forward to reading more of her books! " |
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fred jones's review
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A Dickens & Christie Mystery Box Set (Dickens & Christie #1-3):
"Entertaining and fun cozy mysteries. Leta an American widow living in the Cotswolds with her boisterous dog Dickens and particular cat Christie investigate murders with her friends in The Old Ladies Detective Agency. Oh! and she can communicate with "
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Thanks so much for reviewing the audiobook. I think Alex Picard does a marvelous job, and as you mention, especially with Dickens & Christie.
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Emmalynn's review
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Collectors, Cats & Murder (Dickens & Christie #4):
"3.5 stars. A solid cozy mystery, mature older characters and a murder with books at the center. Dave is back and has a pretty big role in this one, which was nice. "
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Please use the cover now showing on Amazon for A Dickens & Christie Mystery Box Set Books X - XII: Three Cozy English Animal Mysteries in One.
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Topics Mentioning This Author
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| Second Chance Cha...: CARY GRANT SPELL CHALLENGE | 76 | 70 | Oct 01, 2020 03:17PM | |
| Second Chance Cha...: KATHARINE HEPBURN SPELL CHALLENGE | 56 | 35 | Jan 01, 2021 06:45AM | |
| Crazy Challenge C...: Shrink That TBR 2020 | 138 | 114 | Aug 17, 2021 10:29PM | |
| Cozy Mysteries : September 2021 | 4 | 56 | Sep 27, 2021 06:45PM | |
| Cozy Mysteries : January 2022 | 1 | 75 | Jan 01, 2022 11:32AM | |
The Lost Challenges:
January 2022 Clean It Out
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72 | 60 | Feb 16, 2022 03:39AM | |
| A Million More Pages: 2022 TBR Series Challenge - April | 23 | 35 | May 02, 2022 06:28PM |
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