This book was not as good as some others by Ms. Craig. I did find the protagonist a little annoying, and definitely reminding me of Agatha Raisin, a fictional sleuth that I don't like. I'm willing to read a second one in this series to see if I like it better. If you also didn't like this one, I recommend the series she writes about the librarian.
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Been reading for a VERY long time. Science Fiction and Fantasy were my first loves; I do love a good Cozy Mystery now that I am older. Knitting, reading, and a cup of tea all sound grand.
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mirihawk rated Pretty is as Pretty Dies: 1 star
mirihawk reviewed Pretty is as Pretty Dies by Elizabeth Spann Craig
Review of 'Pretty is as Pretty Dies' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
This book was not as good as some others by Ms. Craig. I did find the protagonist a little annoying, and definitely reminding me of Agatha Raisin, a fictional sleuth that I don't like. I'm willing to read a second one in this series to see if I like it better. If you also didn't like this one, I recommend the series she writes about the librarian.
mirihawk reviewed Checked Out by Elizabeth Spann Craig
Review of 'Checked Out' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Seriously wow. Good job on a new series. I totally love our protagonist, Ann Beckett. The first scene in the book involves 2 cats stuck in a culvert, and Ann, one of the town's librarians, running out into the rain to save them. It really sets the scene for us. This is a woman who is real, who isn't worried about her appearance, and who really cares about other people. As the book goes on, we learn other things about her - some hurts and baggage from her past, and what her life is like as a single, mid-thirties reference librarian in a small town.
Seriously wow. Good job on a new series. I totally love our protagonist, Ann Beckett. The first scene in the book involves 2 cats stuck in a culvert, and Ann, one of the town's librarians, running out into the rain to save them. It really sets the scene for us. This is a woman who is real, who isn't worried about her appearance, and who really cares about other people. As the book goes on, we learn other things about her - some hurts and baggage from her past, and what her life is like as a single, mid-thirties reference librarian in a small town.
mirihawk rated Death of a mad hatter: 5 stars
Jenn McKinlay: Death of a mad hatter (2014, Berkley Prime Crime)
Death of a mad hatter by Jenn McKinlay (Hat shop mystery)
Scarlett Parker and her British cousin, Vivian Tremont, are hard at work at Mim's Whims, their ladies hat shop on …
mirihawk rated Valentine for One: 5 stars
mirihawk reviewed Intermezzo - Household Matters by Patrice Greenwood
Review of 'Intermezzo - Household Matters' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This was a lovely little story. The author is providing little novelettes that don't have mysteries in them, but advance the chronological story. I am enjoying them.
Sadly, the information at the back of this book asks me to join a social media site. I did so and then was given a bunch of Fox News garbage. So THAT lasted less than 10 minutes. I will probably sign up for her newsletter though. I am enjoying the series.
This was a lovely little story. The author is providing little novelettes that don't have mysteries in them, but advance the chronological story. I am enjoying them.
Sadly, the information at the back of this book asks me to join a social media site. I did so and then was given a bunch of Fox News garbage. So THAT lasted less than 10 minutes. I will probably sign up for her newsletter though. I am enjoying the series.
mirihawk rated Cloche And Dagger: 5 stars
Cloche And Dagger by Jenn McKinlay
An all-new series from New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay
Not only is Scarlett Parker’s love life in …
mirihawk rated It Takes Two to Tumble: 5 stars
It Takes Two to Tumble by Cat Sebastian (Seducing the Sedgwicks, #1)
Some of Ben Sedgwick’s favorite things:
- Helping his poor parishioners
- Baby animals
- Shamelessly flirting with the …
mirihawk rated The Missing Page: 5 stars
The Missing Page by Cat Sebastian (Page & Sommers, #2)
When James learns that an uncle he hasn’t heard from in ages has left him something in his will, he …
mirihawk rated Hither Page: 5 stars
mirihawk rated Terns of Endearment: 5 stars
Terns of Endearment by Donna Andrews (Meg Langslow Series, book 25)
mirihawk reviewed Juniper Wiles by Charles de Lint (Newford, #21)
Review of 'Juniper Wiles' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Newford and better than ever
It feels like a very long while since I read a new Newford book. This one is a total keeper.
Newford and better than ever
It feels like a very long while since I read a new Newford book. This one is a total keeper.
Donna Andrews: Gone gull (2017)
Gone gull by Donna Andrews (Meg Langslow mysteries -- book 21)
"Gone Gull brings readers yet another knee-slapping adventure filled with New York Times bestselling author Donna Andrews' cast of wacky …