A Twice Told Tail by Ali Brandon

I read Twice Told Tail on Monday night. This fun book shop series by Ali Brandon is a fun series about a Texan named Darla,  who inherits her aunts book store and black cat named Hamlet. This lovely black cat is not bad luck in fact he has a knack for helping solve local crime. With out giving too much away this mystery had so many ups and downs and was quite thought provoking.  This is book six in the series and very much an cozy that will tug at your heart strings. 

As Thanksgiving approaches, Darla Pettistone is preparing for the busiest shopping season of the year. They’ve recently launched their online store, where one anonymous bidder is offering a suspiciously high price for an antique book—and Darla doesn’t need Hamlet’s special senses to know that something isn’t quite right.  However, there’s no time to think about that after Darla’s roped into helping bridezilla Connie Capello get ready for her big day. After looking at wedding dresses, Darla and Connie head to an antique store to find her “something old”—but they find someone dead instead. When Darla learns that the shop carried a copy of the book that her mysterious bidder is after, she suspects she’ll need Hamlet’s help to discover who penned the poor soul’s final chapter, before someone else is read their last rites…

To order your own copy of this November 1st release from Amazon please click here.
Learn more about author Ali Brandon by clicking here.

On My Table and In My Cup February 20th-27th

I have waited a really long time it seems to have this book on my table and as I am not half way through I must tell you that it is such a delight and a privilege to have been able to contribute in a very small way to this series. I can not wait to share the review with you soon and reveal a fun give away so be sure to check back in the next few days.

This time last week my table was almost bare of cozies to read but what a difference a week makes and my TBR pile is now a small mountain!

I have been able to read and review 5 books this week and such a range of books at that. I have no idea why I waited so long to read Murder on the Mind which is currently FREE right now on Kindle AMAZON, a great paranormal mystery and read!  Click here of a link to Amazon.

The weather was beautiful this week and I did do some reading outside. I love my Witchy reads and this self help book called Witchy Mama is out this June and I have already ordered a paper back copy as this was a book I feel I can read and refer to often! 

I had a great laugh with Tamar Myers 20th instalment of A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery Tea with Jam and Dread out in May this book was delightfully entertaining.Click here to order your copy now! 

Cold Blood Hot Sea, A very good first in series from Charlene D'Avanzo and a thought provoking mystery at that! Also out in May click here to learn more.

The fifth book review this week was Kernel of Truth by Kristi Abbott also a first in series and a wonderful sweet mystery. Click here to order your own paperback copy.  Out March 1st! 

In addition to the changes in the length of my reading pile I also changed the length of my hair. I hope to have some new photos of my new do for you soon, I am terrible with a selfie so I hope you will bare with me, I feel like it is a huge change and it is shorter now then I have worn it in about 8 years.

I am also very proud that my Guppie pin arrived (Sisters In Crime group) more on that later. In my cup this week I have tried 2 new teas. I have had a lovely Monks Blend from Steeped tea, along with a Lavender Earl Grey. I have had quite a week and hope that you have enjoyed your visits, as much as I have knowing you took the time to stop by.
Thank you for joining me for a cup of tea and a cozy week in review. I hope you enjoy the rest of your Saturday.

Waiting On The Mail Man, And A Tale Of Two Chili's

Yesterday I am happy to report the mail man delivered a few new reads! Oh the smell & feel of paperbacks!

While I awaited the arrival of the mail I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner so I put out on Facebook a question of what everyone was having and I was so thrilled with how many responses and recipes I got. My friend Sheryl from Booth Talks Books sent me the recipe she was making and I decided to make it as well. The recipe is from raisingjane.org 

This was the most delicious chili I have ever made!  Click here for the recipe.

Colorful and flavorful!

I even made cornbread that went with it.

I am so excited that I have left overs for tomorrow too!

With dinner done it was time to sit down to read a few more chapters in the ARC of Charlene D'Avanzo's Cold Blood Hot Sea.

I hope you have enjoyed today's post and that you are inspired to make a lovely chili and cornbread yourself! 

I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com