Cozy on Up in NC Cardinal discussion

Hello everyone! I hope you've had a good summer. No worries, I didn't disappear at the beach to never come back, haha. We've just been insanely busy with summer programs at the library, and now have a sudden change in staffing that will impact the next few months. However, I wanted to let you all know my thoughts about several of books I've gotten to read from our list this summer.

I listened to the audiobook of Jessa Maxwell's The Golden Spoon. They had a different narrator for each character, and it was a well done book. Just as all the reviews have said, if you're a fan of Clue, Only Murders in the Building, or The Great British Bake Off, you'll like this. There is a limited set of suspects, but a plethora of possible motives. While avid readers may have a good guess as to who culprit(s) are and what the motive(s) may be, the twists right at the end of the book may surprise you. The details, realistic characters, personalities, and ability to gradually build but not bore you make it worthwhile. Highly recommend!

The Golden Spoon

I also listened to the audiobook of Ben Aaronovitch's Midnight Riot. This was a cool blend of fantasy, amateur / low-level police detective, fairy tale / folk lore and ghosts come to life, British history and London setting. There was dry British humor, suspense, rich details, and lots of edge-of-your-seat thrills at the end of the book. I'd be happy to take a listen to the next book in series in the future!

Midnight Riot

I read the eBook of Betsy Reavley's Murder at the Book Club. This is more in-line with the cozy mystery formula for a story, but well-written, with interesting twists and turns, and the usual cliff-hanger ending. Even if you figure out WHO probably did it, you likely won't be able to guess WHY (to the full extent) until the end of the book. A worthwhile read for even the most avid cozy mystery readers given you won't have it all figured out or be bored.

Murder at the Book Club

I'm still finishing up listening to The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood. I'm enjoying it so far.

The Marlow Murder Club

Be sure to check out the Amazon Book Club for a list of upcoming titles! https://www.amazon.com/amazonbookclub...