On My Table And In My Cup April 2-9th

Another week has come and gone and it is time for another week in review. I had productive and busy week. I had the pleasure of reading my fair share of books this week and truly enjoyed sharing them with you.

This week I read and reviewed one wonderful children's book, 6th in the series of Jasper John Dooley, Public Library Enemy #1. My son Alex has read each book so far and we read this one together. If you have ever dropped a book in a tub of water you will understand and love this book, you don't have to be 8 to appreciate the horror of dropping the book in the bath, have your dad accidentally set it on fire, then witness as your dad shoots the book with a fire extinguisher! The book has such a wonderful message of responsibility and team work, I think every young boy should read the series and every library should stock this beginning chapter book series.

 One Last Good-Bye was also a delight to have on my table. A very good mystery with in a mystery and a tear or two at the end.

Murder & Mayhem in Goose Pimple Junction, only my second favorite title of the week, sorry trumped only by Jasper John Dooley's Public Library Enemy #1, great titles and this was a very well written book, with Mysteries in the present and the past Amy Metz does a great job of bringing them both to life.

All things Murder was a very entertaining drama filled cozy. I enjoyed this first in series and look forward to reading the next book shortly!

Friday night I finished Tea Cups and Carnage and will share the review with you tomorrow.
Thank you so much for joining me for a cup of tea and a cozy week in review. I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

All Things Murder by Jeanne Quigley Was Dramatically Delightful.

I was sent Jeanne Quigley's first book All Things Murder to review and I am so glad this book found it's way to my table. This was a very good cozy that drew me in from the first line!  I grew up watching soaps with my own mother so the idea of a Soap Star loosing her job after 30+ years and finding her way was really intriguing. I enjoyed seeing how the drama unfolded in the normalcy of the small town life. I also loved that the main character was over 50!

In this debut cozy mystery, soap actress Veronica Walsh returns to her Adirondack hometown after her show is canceled. She soon finds herself playing the role of amateur sleuth after finding the body of her controversial neighbor.

I think if you like me, grew up with All My Children, As The World Turns and Guiding Light you will love this series. Wonderful welcoming characters, drama, a great mystery and some wonderful leading ladies and gentlemen too, the only thing missing in this cozy was a pet of some kind, that is my only complaint!  
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On My Table And In My Cup March 26-April 2nd

It is April! March did come in like a Lion and left here on the west coast like a lamb. What a beautiful week we have been enjoying!. I am equally excited about all the wonderful books that are being released for you all to read this month. I have a had a few of them on my table in the last week and I was so thrilled to be able to share my reviews with you.

I read 13 cozy mysteries in March along with two advanced reading copies of cook books out later this spring, I think that is a new record for me!

Kathi Daley's new first in series based in Hawaii was a night well spent this past week! I enjoyed having it on my table and a "quick trip" to Hawaii if only in my Mind Monday night!

Next Tuesday several of my favorite series have a book released! You are all in for a treat!

Mia and I truly enjoyed March's Advanced Reading Copies!

This is a very busy weekend for me as by the time you read this I will be on my way to my sons year end Hockey Tournament! Not sure I will get even a few minutes to read this new to me series book one by Jeanne Quigley.

Also making it to my table this week Murder& Mayhem in Goose Pimple Junction, doesn't the name make you want to pick it up too? This one is by Amy Metz and arrived in the mail Friday afternoon!

Happy World Autism Day! Showing the world we CAN play hockey!
http://www.canucksautism.ca/

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and that you find some time to cheer on your favorite people, if  like me and you can not get a few minutes to spare to yourself to read today! 

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