On My Table and In My Cup September 3rd-10th

What a week, so much going on, not sadly much time to sit and read and drink tea the day away. School started this week and the chicken head cut off routine began. I am so pleased to say I snuck in several chapters here and there and I am so very thankful for the books that have crossed my table this week. Buy a friend a book day was August 31st and my favorite non-regular holiday to participate in! My wonderful friend Karen sent me the two books shown above.

My Buy A Friend A Book Day Swap Partner Kathleen sent me these two, via The Book Depository who included (and recently began sending) the nicest book marks to color!

Also on my table and I was reading Murder She Wrote this past week, first I have read in this series, i fondly remember the tv show and my mom watching it too.

 I finished Dead to the Last Drop by Cleo Coyle on Labor Day Monday and have the review later this month with a give away so I hope you will check back!

I also managed to finish Murder of a Cranky Catnapper by Denise Swanson, this too is being reviewed later this month with a give away September is always so busy but I am blessed to be able to give away two great books this month. More on the details on these give away's September 21st and 26th.

I can not say enough about Patrice Greenwood's A Fatal Twist of Lemon, seriously this book is a prize on my shelf and I long to read the entire series.

I also need to remember to put Jean Flowers' first book in the Postmistress Series on my list as well, I really enjoyed this one.

We need more series with strong woman of a certain age and her friends like this one by Susan Bernhardt. What a lucky week I have had with books and tea!

In my cup this week I have been so very blessed to have my personal favorite Heavenly Cream that I ran out of three weeks ago, my very dear friend Daniela went to Neverland Tea and picked me up 200 grams, it has been such a delight to have it back in my daily mix!

Also in my cup this week is the Pukka Earl Grey tea, I think I mentioned it last week and wow is it ever good.

Wednesday morning I met with my friend Farnoush who has just arrived back in Canada and she brought me the most wonderful Saffron Tea. It was a true pleasure to see her again and a wonderful surprise to have been gifted this tea, the taste reminds me of the finest Darjeeling tea with a round and robust flavor that feels very indulgent!

Thank you so much for joining me for a cup of tea and a week in review! I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

The Ginseng Conspiracy by Susan Bernhardt

Today I am sharing my review of Susan Bernhardt's book The Ginseng Conspiracy. This is a book that was recommended to me by my friend Lisa from Lisa's K's Book Reviews. She told me about it and I bought it that night. Love the cover and truly appreciate a book that has characters of a certain age (more then 30) and entertaining opposite friends that bring out the best in you! Though I read this book on my ipad, you can now get it in paperback!  I love a fall themed book and this one was centered around Halloween. I loved the concept of this book, that the main character did not work at the Patisserie but rather frequented it and talked of a love of the place that those of us who have manged to find a good Patisserie like it would completely understand.

On her way to attend a Halloween Ball, Kay Driscoll, a newcomer to town, witnesses the murder of a local professor. When the official coroner's report rules the cause of death to be accidental and the community accepts the judgement, Kay decides to uncover the truth for herself. Through her personal investigations, Kay exposes a complex conspiracy, woven deep within the thriving local ginseng industry, that involves some of the more prominent figures and families of Sudbury Falls. With her new friends, the free-spirited herbalist Deirdre and the untamed modern woman Elizabeth, Kay discusses new clues over tea and pastries at Sweet Marissa's Patisserie, their crime-fighting headquarters. As Kay gets closer to the heart of the conspiracy, additional murders happen in quick succession. Before long, Kay learns that the villains are gunning for her, too. Phil, her musically talented but preoccupied husband, determined to keep her safe, withholds from her the one thing she needs most: the truth. 

To learn more about the Kindle addition or the paper back version from Amazon please click here. 

Learn more about Susan Bernhardt on her website by clicking here.

Thank you for joining me for a cup of tea and a cozy review. I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com