Five reasons I'm giving Five Stars to:
The Little Library Mystery series
by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli:
1. The Plot: Jenny's husband turned out
to be a major disappointment. She returns
to the small town in Michigan where she
grew up and her mother, Dora, still lives.
There is an interesting neighbor with a
potential to be a new best friend, and an
interesting man with a potential to be
a new romance. And there are bodies.
2. The Protagonist: Jenny is not your typical
plucky heroine. And these books
are not a one-woman effort. There is a whole
cast of characters working to solve the murders.
3. The Coziness: The books have a
small town setting with all the
expected charm and quirky characters.
It is not, however, all fluffiness and light.
The protagonists are more fleshed out
and murder is a bad, sad thing.
4. The Literary References: The first
book is a tribute to Lewis Carroll,
the second has Emily Dickinson
references, and the third... Jane Austen.
5. The Little Libraries: The town has no
proper library and Dora has a nice idea.
♡
Features: Two small needlework cushions
made from leftover bits and pieces.
57 comments:
Thank you for the recommendation: I hadn't heard of this series, but it sounds very good, so I've made a note for my next library visit - I'm all for a bit of cosiness! Your cushions are wonderful, and the peeking bear super cute! xx
I love a good mystery and I'm finding that the cozy mysteries are my favorite.
Very nice pillows. I like the fun colors.
LOve the cusions and book recommendations! TY!
Eu não conheço a série....
As almofadinhas são lindas!
Pretty cushions!Hugs!
Thanks for the book recommendations and your pillows are so cute.
Hello, I love mysteries. The cozy mysteries are usually fun great reads. Thanks for sharing your review.
Enjoy your day and week ahead!
At first I thought the little pillows were granny squares, but upon closer look realized they are embroidered. Super cute!
Great job. I used to read all the time but I seem to find more things to do then that these days...however while house sitting at my brothers for nine days I read two books! Haha. That is what happens when I don’t have my stuff around me. Thanks for stopping over at my blog.
You have piqued my interest, Amalia!
Not heard of this author or her books, I’m off to see if I can get them from my library!
Great stitching ..... love lil ted!
Hugs,
Barbara xx
Beautiful cushions and more than interested in the book.
I have to stop at the library this afternoon, so guess what I'm off to find. Thanks for the review of this new-to-me author and series!
Cute cushions and teddy!
Brenda xox
Well your beautiful pillows and bear get my five star review, Amalia! Lovely! xx
What a nice way to use up bits and pieces. I need to stop reading book reviews. I keep buying books!
Well.....with tributes to such luminary writers, this book has to be fabulous. =)I must try and get a copy. Beautiful cushions, Amalia, and the little bear peeking out....adorable!
Many thanks for the review, and also for sharing your beautiful cushions, and a rather cute looking bear :)
All the best Jan
Amalia always love yours posts and yours works, lovely!! hugs!
Your book review is compelling but all I can think about is that you made those pillows from leftover bits and pieces? Seriously, you're the most talented person I know! xo
The cushions are so colorful - and a clever way to use up 'bits and pieces'!
I'll be going from your blog to the online library catalogue to see if these are available here. They sound delightful. Your cushions are so beautiful!
I don't usually read mysteries, but your review has me intrigued!
Beautiful and colorful cushions!
What gold hands make from leftover bits?"wonderful cushions!
The book series sounds interesting. Love the little cushions too:)
Love your sweet cushions, such pretty colors, so nice when you can make such beautiful creations with scraps!
FUN review! Thanks!
Lovely cushions !
Lovely words !
Anna
What a fabulous way to use those lefties! The cushions are just darling!
Thanks for the review, Amalia. Going to the library soon. Darling bear and cushions! ♥
Well done with the review. Mysteries are my favorite.
I'll give The Little Library Mystery series a try. Thanks, Amalia. :-)
The book sounds good and I love the cushions. Thanks for sharing at Cooking and Crafting with J&J
I totally love your cushions! Jo x
I love the little bear peaking out from between your lovely cushions. Thanks for the book review!
You make me want to go to the library and find this series! Sounds like my kind of reading!
These sound like a perfect recommendation for my new book club friends! Love your needlework pin cushions and friend!
Wren x
Yay! I just finished my book and I need something new to read! Thanks for this post. Love your sweet cushions. May I suggest to read I'll Be Your Blue Sky.....so good!
I haven't read the book yet, but I feel that those cushions and the lovely bear come from the story!
Thank you for the wonderful review in autumn!
akiko
www.akikohiramatsu.com
Sounds intriguing! Will definitely check it out! Love the pillows!
This is the kind of book I like. Thank you for the reference.
P.S.: It was nice to see the little rosy doll again.
Story sounds very interesting and appealing dear Amalia!
and what a beautiful doll and cushions ,so pretty and so delightful to look at:)))
you are amazing at your art my friend! i am fan!
Sounds like an interesting plot, dear Amalia! I think I would like to curl up on the pretty cushions and read for a while! Hugs xo Karen
What beautiful little cushions, Amalia!
That book sounds interesting, but, unfortunately, I haven't found it in Hungarian language.
Have a lovely week! Hugs!
Thanks for the review.....now added to my list! Love your beautiful cushions Amalia XXX
Hello Amalia, pretty cushions and poem. I wish you a happy day!
Very nice cushions! You create lovely things. xoxo
Love.
Hi Amalia. Your cushions are charming with your choice of colour and pattern. It was a surprise to read a 5 point book review instead of a whimsical poem and it was very interesting. I can't remember the last time I had a chance to read fiction for fun (but I find fun in books about crochet). ;-)
What a blessing to be able to read and enjoy all sorts of books. xx
Hello Amalia, love the pillows and colors. I enjoyed the 5 point book review.
Hugs Diane
Un trabajo estupendo! Muchas gracias por tus visitas!🍁🍁🍁
This is my kind of books. I love mysteries.
Oooh, sounds delightful, my friend. Thanks for sharing!
Hugs to you!
Thank you for the reminder that once I've finished a book passing it on to a library, or a little library, is a better way of appreciating the book than sticking it back on my bookshelf and letting it collect dust.
Amalia, beautiful pillows. I like these colors:)
P.S. Sorry, I have trouble sending this comment. ewa777
Que bonito, mi madre hacia mucho y ahora lo valoro mucho más
What lovely cushions. Colour like that just can't fail to cheer you up. Thanks for joining in my link party.
I'll try find the series.
have a great day
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