Tuesday, October 2, 2018

A Five Star Review


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:

VeggieMummy said...

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

Ann said...

I love a good mystery and I'm finding that the cozy mysteries are my favorite.
Very nice pillows. I like the fun colors.

La Table De Nana said...

LOve the cusions and book recommendations! TY!

Luciana F. Damiano said...

Eu não conheço a série....
As almofadinhas são lindas!

Louca por porcelana said...

Pretty cushions!Hugs!

Sandy said...

Thanks for the book recommendations and your pillows are so cute.

eileeninmd said...

Hello, I love mysteries. The cozy mysteries are usually fun great reads. Thanks for sharing your review.
Enjoy your day and week ahead!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

At first I thought the little pillows were granny squares, but upon closer look realized they are embroidered. Super cute!

Pam said...

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.

FlashinScissors said...

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

mamasmercantile said...

Beautiful cushions and more than interested in the book.

Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

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

Gracie Saylor said...

Well your beautiful pillows and bear get my five star review, Amalia! Lovely! xx

Vee said...

What a nice way to use up bits and pieces. I need to stop reading book reviews. I keep buying books!

Kim said...

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!

Lowcarb team member said...

Many thanks for the review, and also for sharing your beautiful cushions, and a rather cute looking bear :)

All the best Jan

Gloria Baker said...

Amalia always love yours posts and yours works, lovely!! hugs!

Kim said...

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

Angie said...

The cushions are so colorful - and a clever way to use up 'bits and pieces'!

Lorrie said...

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!

MaryAnne said...

I don't usually read mysteries, but your review has me intrigued!

Preeti said...

Beautiful and colorful cushions!

Sandra said...

What gold hands make from leftover bits?"wonderful cushions!

Rosie said...

The book series sounds interesting. Love the little cushions too:)

Conniecrafter said...

Love your sweet cushions, such pretty colors, so nice when you can make such beautiful creations with scraps!

Kitchen Riffs said...

FUN review! Thanks!

Anna said...

Lovely cushions !
Lovely words !
Anna

Maya Kuzman said...

What a fabulous way to use those lefties! The cushions are just darling!

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Thanks for the review, Amalia. Going to the library soon. Darling bear and cushions! ♥

Carla from The River said...

Well done with the review. Mysteries are my favorite.

Su-sieee! Mac said...

I'll give The Little Library Mystery series a try. Thanks, Amalia. :-)

Julie's Creative Lifestyle said...

The book sounds good and I love the cushions. Thanks for sharing at Cooking and Crafting with J&J

Jo said...

I totally love your cushions! Jo x

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

I love the little bear peaking out from between your lovely cushions. Thanks for the book review!

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies said...

You make me want to go to the library and find this series! Sounds like my kind of reading!

Little Wandering Wren said...

These sound like a perfect recommendation for my new book club friends! Love your needlework pin cushions and friend!
Wren x

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

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!

akiko hiramatsu said...

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

Benita said...

Sounds intriguing! Will definitely check it out! Love the pillows!

France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creation said...

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.

baili said...

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!

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

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

Edit said...

What beautiful little cushions, Amalia!
That book sounds interesting, but, unfortunately, I haven't found it in Hungarian language.
Have a lovely week! Hugs!

Helen Philipps said...

Thanks for the review.....now added to my list! Love your beautiful cushions Amalia XXX

eileeninmd said...

Hello Amalia, pretty cushions and poem. I wish you a happy day!

Enara Girl said...

Very nice cushions! You create lovely things. xoxo

R's Rue said...

Love.

Jodiebodie said...

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

Diane said...

Hello Amalia, love the pillows and colors. I enjoyed the 5 point book review.

Hugs Diane

Carolina G. Ticala said...

Un trabajo estupendo! Muchas gracias por tus visitas!🍁🍁🍁

Nancy Chan said...

This is my kind of books. I love mysteries.

Stephanie said...

Oooh, sounds delightful, my friend. Thanks for sharing!

Hugs to you!

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

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.

Anonymous said...

Amalia, beautiful pillows. I like these colors:)
P.S. Sorry, I have trouble sending this comment. ewa777

Trini Altea said...

Que bonito, mi madre hacia mucho y ahora lo valoro mucho más

Ginx Craft said...

What lovely cushions. Colour like that just can't fail to cheer you up. Thanks for joining in my link party.

Tanza Erlambang - Every Day Issues said...

I'll try find the series.
have a great day