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š§ Listened in audio š¢ Narrated by Ellen Quay ā± Duration: 9 hours š·ļø Publisher: Dreamscape Media š Published: June 19, 2024 š Genre: Cozy Mystery
I actually came to The Body in the Bookstore a little backward, after reading a sequel via NetGalley. While I found that later book interesting, the constant references to past events left me feeling oddly disconnected. So I decided to play fair and go back to the beginning. And honestly? Best. Decision. Ever.
Annie Murray is the perfect amateur sleuth launch, fresh into her role at the Agatha Christie-inspired Secret Bookcase bookstore, armed with a criminology background, a heart full of unresolved grief over her best friend's cold case, and a town-wide mystery festival that's equal parts charming and chaotic. When the body drops (literally behind the shelves), it kicks off a delicious mix of high school reunion drama, buried secrets, and that classic cozy small-town vibe where everyone knows everyone... and someone knows too much.
Annie Murray is the perfect amateur sleuth launchāfresh into her role at the Agatha Christie-inspired Secret Bookcase bookstore, armed with a criminology background, a heart full of unresolved grief over her best friend's cold case, and a town-wide mystery festival that's equal parts charming and chaotic. When the body drops (literally behind the shelves), it kicks off a delicious mix of high school reunion drama, buried secrets, and that classic cozy small-town vibe where everyone knows everyone... and someone knows too much.
By the end, I found myself genuinely invested not just in the mystery but in Annieās world. Always the mark of a solid cozy series opener.
Would I Recommend it Absolutely. This charming, bookish whodunit hits all the right notes with friendship, mystery, and a healthy dose of book-lover delight. If youāre craving a story that feels like curling up with hot tea and your favorite blanket, this is it.
Turning Back the First Page Have you ever read a series out of order and then gone back to book one, only to realize everything suddenly makes sense? Or are you a strict āstart at the beginning or elseā reader? Letās talk cozy mystery rules in the comments.
Originally posted at www.goodreads.com.
š§ Listened in audio š¢ Narrated by Ellen Quay ā± Duration: 9 hours š·ļø Publisher: Dreamscape Media š Published: June 19, 2024 š Genre: Cozy Mystery
I actually came to The Body in the Bookstore a little backward, after reading a sequel via NetGalley. While I found that later book interesting, the constant references to past events left me feeling oddly disconnected. So I decided to play fair and go back to the beginning. And honestly? Best. Decision. Ever.
Annie Murray is the perfect amateur sleuth launch, fresh into her role at the Agatha Christie-inspired Secret Bookcase bookstore, armed with a criminology background, a heart full of unresolved grief over her best friend's cold case, and a town-wide mystery festival that's equal parts charming and chaotic. When the body drops (literally behind the shelves), it kicks off a delicious mix of high school reunion drama, buried secrets, and that classic cozy small-town vibe where everyone knows everyone... and someone knows too much.
Annie Murray is the perfect amateur sleuth launchāfresh into her role at the Agatha Christie-inspired Secret Bookcase bookstore, armed with a criminology background, a heart full of unresolved grief over her best friend's cold case, and a town-wide mystery festival that's equal parts charming and chaotic. When the body drops (literally behind the shelves), it kicks off a delicious mix of high school reunion drama, buried secrets, and that classic cozy small-town vibe where everyone knows everyone... and someone knows too much.
By the end, I found myself genuinely invested not just in the mystery but in Annieās world. Always the mark of a solid cozy series opener.
Would I Recommend it Absolutely. This charming, bookish whodunit hits all the right notes with friendship, mystery, and a healthy dose of book-lover delight. If youāre craving a story that feels like curling up with hot tea and your favorite blanket, this is it.
Turning Back the First Page Have you ever read a series out of order and then gone back to book one, only to realize everything suddenly makes sense? Or are you a strict āstart at the beginning or elseā reader? Letās talk cozy mystery rules in the comments.
Originally posted at www.goodreads.com.