Books Can Be Deceiving
{A Library Lover's Mystery}
by Jen McKinlay
Synopsis
Lindsey is getting into her groove as the director of the Briar Creek Public Library when a New York editor visits town, creating quite a buzz. Lindsey's friend Beth wants to sell the editor her children's book, but Beth's boyfriend, a famous author, gets in the way. When they go to confront him, he's found murdered-and Beth is the prime suspect. Lindsey has to act fast before they throw the book at the wrong person.
Review
Okay - confession time: I have always been curious about those mystery books that have covers with cats, pies, or puns (or all of the above). Apparently, they have their own "genre" - "cozy mysteries." I don't know if it's because I needed some comfort or something short, but I found myself picking up Books Can Be Deceiving from my local library's bookstore. I thought, for $1.50 - why not? It is possibly one of the best things I've ever done! This particular title caught my eye because it is a Library Lover's Mystery. I adore the library, so I figured this would be the perfect title for me! The story is about Lindsey who is the new director of the public library in a small town. This book totally made me want to live in a small town out east, by the way. She has a book club going on, friends in almost all places in town, and even a "lemon" of an enemy in her own library. Then one of her close friend Beth's boyfriend is found murdered and guess who is suspect #1? Lindsey, with the help of some townsfolk, makes it her mission to prove her friend's innocence. It is a smart mystery and I love how the love of books is woven into every crevice of this book! Lindsey tends to remember what most of the townspeople like to read and what they put on hold at the library which makes for a really fun sidenote to the story. If you like mysteries, definitely look into the cozy mystery genre if you don't already. Everyone else - most readers like books about books - definitely give this series a try (I already bought the second book!).
{A Library Lover's Mystery}
by Jen McKinlay
Synopsis
Lindsey is getting into her groove as the director of the Briar Creek Public Library when a New York editor visits town, creating quite a buzz. Lindsey's friend Beth wants to sell the editor her children's book, but Beth's boyfriend, a famous author, gets in the way. When they go to confront him, he's found murdered-and Beth is the prime suspect. Lindsey has to act fast before they throw the book at the wrong person.
Review
Okay - confession time: I have always been curious about those mystery books that have covers with cats, pies, or puns (or all of the above). Apparently, they have their own "genre" - "cozy mysteries." I don't know if it's because I needed some comfort or something short, but I found myself picking up Books Can Be Deceiving from my local library's bookstore. I thought, for $1.50 - why not? It is possibly one of the best things I've ever done! This particular title caught my eye because it is a Library Lover's Mystery. I adore the library, so I figured this would be the perfect title for me! The story is about Lindsey who is the new director of the public library in a small town. This book totally made me want to live in a small town out east, by the way. She has a book club going on, friends in almost all places in town, and even a "lemon" of an enemy in her own library. Then one of her close friend Beth's boyfriend is found murdered and guess who is suspect #1? Lindsey, with the help of some townsfolk, makes it her mission to prove her friend's innocence. It is a smart mystery and I love how the love of books is woven into every crevice of this book! Lindsey tends to remember what most of the townspeople like to read and what they put on hold at the library which makes for a really fun sidenote to the story. If you like mysteries, definitely look into the cozy mystery genre if you don't already. Everyone else - most readers like books about books - definitely give this series a try (I already bought the second book!).
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