Cozy Mysteries discussion

I can't believe it's time to start thinking of a new month already!



For October, let's go with the obvious and read a mystery centered around Halloween or autumn. Or, read a mystery centered around something usually associated with Halloween (but not occurring around Halloween) - i.e. ghosts, witches, candy, costumes, etc.

To celebrate National Card Making Day, read a book centered around paper crafts - i.e. card making, scrapbooking, rubber stamping

I'll be reading and .

I'll hold off reading until October. I got when Laura Childs was the author of the month so I'll read it for the paper craft book.

This one looks like it fits the theme. I'll have to see if our library has it.

Great, now I've to look for some books ;)

Not a cozy, but definitely classic. I'll be picking up Bram Stoker's Dracula. It's been years since I read it, but I'm craving the spooky story for cool, crips October nights. And I think it'll match well with the buddy reads for Wilkie Collins.

For card making day, I'd recommend Elizabeth Bright's series. Good fun books.

Well, let's see if we can cover all the points:

1.- Halloween or related

1.1.- Halloween: Perhaps or (the murder is set at a Halloween Party)

1.2.- Ghosts, witches, candy... : Perhaps (and I get another state ;) )

2.- Paper craft: I think that I'll read or (and I get another state)

Well, we'll see...

Marisa wrote: "Great, now I've to look for some books ;)"

Such a hardship, isn't it? LOL

I think I'm going to read for the Halloween theme and for the paper theme.

I am going to try for the halloween theme and for the card and paper theme.

Heather L wrote: "Marisa wrote: "Great, now I've to look for some books ;)"

Such a hardship, isn't it? LOL"

Yes LOL A friend of mine who doesn't want to read cozy because she says she's hooked on too many series (she reads mainly romance :D ) was helping me to look for books at some state and she said it wa very funny.

I'm reading & for other group reads so they can count for my scary book.
Will try to read for the paper crafts book.

I'm thinking: Ghost of a Chance, and if I can find it this weekend, Murder, She Wrote: Trick or Treachery.

I found that one on ebay for $1 or so, brand-new. It sounded good, so I figured what the heck? I hope to find Thyme of Death this weekend too, for the monthly read.

Kim wrote: "I'm thinking: Ghost of a Chance, and if I can find it this weekend, Murder, She Wrote: Trick or Treachery."

The Chintz 'n China books are all pretty good reads. Some are better than others, of course!

After my latest library excursion I've found my October theme reads:

For Halloween I'm going to read:

And for paper crafts I'll try: since I'm enjoying the Tea Shop mysteries.

well, I was able to get Murder, She Wrote: Trick or Treachery for this month's read, and I'll read Ghost of a Chance.

BN didn't have Thyme of Death; they only had about six copies of The Tale of Applebeck Orchard. They really did some shifting around of shelves and had less stock. That worries me.

I'm going to read (10/25)

Yay for October and Halloween (my favorite holiday). I can't wait to read some Halloween themed cozies.

For this month's theme, I'll read:

1. The Trouble With Magic by Madelyn Alt.
2. Keepsake Crimes by Laura Childs.

The Trouble with Magic was ok. I liked the characters, but the mystery wasn't the best. I'd read the next in the series though.

I wasn't a fan of Keepsake Crimes. The story didn't focus enough on the mystery in my opinion.

I'm going to read:

2/2 DONE; UPDATED 11.3:


No Rest for the Wiccan by Madelyn Alt 10.31


Tragic Magic by Laura Childs 10.20

FINISHED:

Great themes as always, Suzanne. :-)

I'll be reading by Chaz McGee and by Terri Thayer.

Happy Reading, everyone! :-)

Trine wrote: "Great themes as always, Suzanne. :-)

I'll be reading by Chaz McGee and by Terri Thayer.

Happy ..."

I read DESOLATE ANGEL last year and loved it. I had the bad guy figured out early on, but the story, to me anyway, is more about redemption than the mystery.

My books for this month's theme are and

Melodie wrote: "Trine wrote: "Great themes as always, Suzanne. :-)

I'll be reading by Chaz McGee and by [author:Terri Thayer|5157..."

Glad you enjoyed the book, Melodie. :-)

Have you read the next book in the series?

I will read and either or

Kaye wrote: "My books for this month's theme are and "

Halfway through Keepsake Crimes and enjoying it immensely.

One question, I have an Urban Fantasy book about a witch who is pursuing a werewolf killer? Do you think it fits for Halloween them?

I've just read for mystery around witches. I've liked it a lot, I think I'll keep the series in mind (I don't know when I'll read the next book, however, because of the TBR but...)

Trine wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Trine wrote: "Great themes as always, Suzanne. :-)

I'll be reading by Chaz McGee and by [author:T..."

I haven't read ANGEL INTERRUPTED yet, but it's very near the top of The Pile!

Kari wrote: "I like this series and I am reading it order. I have not reached the end yet but I understand #7 was one of the best books in the series."

Assume you are talking about the Abby & Ophelia series, Kari, and you're right. I read the other books in the series, but was somewhat ambivalent abou the books. #7, however, was excellent!

Finished , really liked it. Now on to the second book for this month.

Well, I have five books in front of me, so I hope to enjoy them, thank you for the info.

I've read and for the Halloween theme. I really enjoyed Legend of the Jade Dragon. I liked it better than the first book in series. A Charmed Death was good. Nothing to write home about, but worth the read.

Valorie wrote: "I've read and for the Halloween theme. I really enjoyed Legend of the Jade Dragon. I liked it better th..."

I liked Yasmine Galenorn's Chintz 'n China mystery series, too. Much better than most of her other paranormal stuff actually.

Featured Author & Theme Reads - October

FAC: Thyme of Death By Susan Wittig Albert 10/9 ****

Theme Reads:
The Trouble with WitchesBy Shirley Damsgaard 10-13 ****
Stuck on Murderby Lucy Lawrence



I have two books read and really enjoyed them both. Just started the last one.

I've finished Ghost of a Chance and will be starting Murder, She Wrote: Trick or Treachery tonight.

I did manage to get Thyme of Death, but I'm not happy with the quality of the copy I received. The description said never read, but she didn't mention yellow pages and a wet basement smell. After buying on ebay for about five or so years, this is the first time where I'm really not too pleased. oh well.

I'm going to include for mysteries about something related to Halloween (ghosts).

Finished my second book today. I really enjoyed it and will continue with the series.

I wasn't planning to participate in the challenge because I just read what I want when I want but this fits the challenge and I just finished it. Excellent book!

I've finished my book about paper crafts, , today. Not bad but a strange "voice". I'll read the next one to see if I like it better.

I completed my October Theme reads and enjoyed them both! I may try to get another Halloween theme book in before the end of the month.

October 2010 - Theme Reads

Witches' Bane - Halloween
- Completed 10/14/10 ****

Invitation to Murder - Paper Crafts
- Completed 10/18/10 ***

I have finished both the books in my theme reads.The last one I finished was It was good. I enjoyed it. Hope to get in another Susan Wittig Albert read for this month.

Do we know when our theme reads for November will be posted?

Got one read:



(orignal post #23 for list)

Heather L wrote: "Valorie, I was just wondering the same thing! GMTA!

Do we need to brainstorm ideas? November is...Cold. Election Day (US--can't come soon enough, who isn't sick to death of political ads?) Than..."

Great ideas Heather!

Black Friday. Politicians in general, lol. Author's Day. Literacy Day. Pins & Needles Day. Donut Day. Button Day. Homemade Bread Day.

ok, that's enough. ;)

Anyone hear from Suzanne on when the new themes will be posted?

We are all breathlessly awaiting her post!

I finished the paper theme book with . Really enjoyed it. Cute, quick cozy read. Can't wait to jump into the next book of the series!