tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post3070675444128145378..comments2024-03-24T02:21:10.574-07:00Comments on A Cup Of Tea and A Cozy Mystery: Taking A Chance On A New Series, How does it make you feel?Karen M. Owenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669471456337724048noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-87421212319135261082014-05-29T10:23:07.266-07:002014-05-29T10:23:07.266-07:00The BB Haywood cozies are some of my all-time favo...The BB Haywood cozies are some of my all-time favorites. LOVE the characters and the setting!!!! I'm also a huge Claudia Bishop fan. It took me awhile to warm up to that series but I'm glad I stuck with it!Acemommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04987266560257501980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-37164661574051677392014-03-17T20:43:29.727-07:002014-03-17T20:43:29.727-07:00Wonderful to hear from so many of you! Thank you f...Wonderful to hear from so many of you! Thank you for taking time to write!Karen M. Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669471456337724048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-86805470465603203742014-03-17T16:15:21.677-07:002014-03-17T16:15:21.677-07:00Glad you enjoyed it as much as I always do!Glad you enjoyed it as much as I always do!Lisa Ks Book Reviews https://www.blogger.com/profile/04963173316610740603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-82340905712606905712014-03-17T15:42:24.806-07:002014-03-17T15:42:24.806-07:00First of all "Lisa sent me" from Faceboo...First of all "Lisa sent me" from Facebook. How delightful your blog is. I am unsure when I start a new series or a series that's established and I am just starting. First if it's an established one, I want to start them from the first book. I had to read them out of order. If I start and feel bored I try to make it through 3 chapters, if still bored I skip to the last two chapters and read them. I know not right but it's the way I justify spending the money to purchase it. I also have oodles of books in my closet and drawers and end up buying ones I've read a year ago, much like you did at the library. I'll have to try the library! I am definitely coming back to read you blog. Thank you Lisa for directing me here. loveamysteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05110972729717720212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-20617226204228680532014-03-17T07:40:28.498-07:002014-03-17T07:40:28.498-07:00About 50 pages is enough for me too. But I have st...About 50 pages is enough for me too. But I have stopped sooner of something just didn't set right with me. In the same respect, I have read more than 50 pages and then something in the book turned me off. My feeling on starting a new series are a mixture of excitment and nervousness. I want a new group of characters to enjoy, but always fear a new series can't live up to my go to favorites. But try I do and I have found so many!Lisa Ks Book Reviews https://www.blogger.com/profile/04963173316610740603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-27065841675710650472014-03-17T07:36:30.223-07:002014-03-17T07:36:30.223-07:00Thanks, Nancy! I think a spin off is a great idea....Thanks, Nancy! I think a spin off is a great idea. Then you can always do a crossover!Lisa Ks Book Reviews https://www.blogger.com/profile/04963173316610740603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-39469098456157865042014-03-17T07:35:40.004-07:002014-03-17T07:35:40.004-07:00Aurian, DEATH OF A KITCHEN DIVA isn't part of ...Aurian, DEATH OF A KITCHEN DIVA isn't part of the Diva series. It's the first in the Hayley Powell Food and Cocktail Mysteries by Lee Hollis. They're hysterical!Lisa Ks Book Reviews https://www.blogger.com/profile/04963173316610740603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-67903632608708260342014-03-17T07:30:53.169-07:002014-03-17T07:30:53.169-07:00I'm following a thread from Lisa K's Book ...I'm following a thread from Lisa K's Book Reviews. After eight books in the Jillian Bradley Mystery Series I feel the need to begin a spinoff. Some of my fans are saying please don't stop but I can't stop my muse! I suppose the stories in Jillian and Teddy's world will only end when I'm either dead or have no mind left!Nancy Jill Thameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18089542041601366071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-53767649822348996302014-03-13T10:50:47.989-07:002014-03-13T10:50:47.989-07:00Yeah Nora, I would love to visit with you and see ...Yeah Nora, I would love to visit with you and see all the lovely books :)Aurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538247058229504410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-2962167467935488902014-03-13T10:50:18.203-07:002014-03-13T10:50:18.203-07:00I do have some Diva books, but not the first one, ...I do have some Diva books, but not the first one, so I haven't read it yet. When I have finished a series I love, I allow myself a new one to start. And I always hope it will be a new keeper. How long I read before I decide to DNF depends on the book. How bad is it, or how boring, or how too scary, a heroine I dislike immensely. Aurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538247058229504410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-55334958555377700332014-03-13T07:35:32.839-07:002014-03-13T07:35:32.839-07:00I read every new first print of a new series that ...I read every new first print of a new series that I can get my hands on. You never know when you'll find a new best friend. That's how I ended up with two rooms with each having a wall to wall floor to ceiling set of overfilled bookcases. I might have to get rid of the guest beds to put in more book cases... The guests can always stay at the motel down the road. LOL NoraAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14820850644240626655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-73444017425131450532014-03-13T01:02:42.308-07:002014-03-13T01:02:42.308-07:00For new series I start with reviews and the synops...For new series I start with reviews and the synopsis. I have so many cozy series that are regulars now, its hard to find time for new series yet I am drawn to cozies and love the thrill of a new series , new characters and a new set of mysteries to enjoy. I have to choose carefully to make time for those that are regulars and those I review, but I enjoy giving a new series a chance. Well done on your choices of series . My library has 9 branches, and only one carries cozies and it is a poor selection. How fun to have such a nice selection at your public library. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-47041341161815194182014-03-12T21:42:11.845-07:002014-03-12T21:42:11.845-07:00I am so thrilled you all took the time to leave me...I am so thrilled you all took the time to leave me a comment, I feel bad if I give up on a book, but you are right 50 pages should be enough. I am enjoying this book and it is an interesting premise. Thank you all for sharing your experience with me!Karen M. Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669471456337724048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-3610025086178695372014-03-12T19:21:49.612-07:002014-03-12T19:21:49.612-07:00Starting a new series is like you said for me like...Starting a new series is like you said for me like trying to make a friend, It's like going on a new adventure getting to know new characters and new settings and the themes of cozies. The possibility for themes for new cozies are endless that's why I love starting a new series and I always like to give authors with a new series a chance and give them an honest review. If a book dosen't hook me I usually either quit it right away if I really don't like it or at least give it till I read the first 50 pagesA Cozy Girl Reads And Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01478408252602941989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-64753570565290834692014-03-12T18:52:18.466-07:002014-03-12T18:52:18.466-07:00For new author books always start with the cover ...For new author books always start with the cover art- if it is interesting I will flip it over and read the back. New series are exactly like making new friends, a little hesitant in the first chapter and hoping they will be interesting. If they don't grab me right away I normally give it about 50 pages or so. If I am not invested in what will happen next - then it is time to say goodbye. I really like the Betty Hechtman series so am glad you have found a new friend in her. KKAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07818916427671147119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4127156689199982869.post-60457994151446573972014-03-12T18:49:52.389-07:002014-03-12T18:49:52.389-07:00I look at new series as a new adventure and hope f...I look at new series as a new adventure and hope for the best. I've been lucky - I think there were only 2 books that didn't interest me in all of the new series that I've read.<br /><br />Usually by chapter 6, I know if I'm going to continue reading the book.<br /><br />Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.com