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Murder in the Reading Room
Murder in the Reading Room | Ellery Adams
21 posts | 13 read | 8 to read
Storyton Hall, Virginia, is a paradise for book lovers who come from all over for literary getaways. But manager Jane Steward is temporarily leaving for another renowned resort--in hopes of solving a twist-filled mystery . . . Jane's boyfriend is missing, and she thinks she may find him at North Carolina's historic Biltmore Estate. Officially, she's there to learn about luxury hotel management, but she's also prowling around the breathtaking buildings and grounds looking for secret passageways and clues. One of the staff gardeners promises to be helpful . . . that is, until his body turns up in a potting shed. When she finally locates the kidnapped Edwin, his captor insists that she lead him back to Storyton Hall, convinced that it houses Ernest Hemingway's lost suitcase, stolen from a Paris train station in 1922. But before they can turn up the treasure, the bell may toll for another victim . . . "Combines clever clues, a smart and courageous heroine and an interesting setting in a whodunit that will inspire readers to make further visits to Storyton Hall." --Richmond Times-Dispatch on Murder in the Paperback Parlor
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Scochrane26
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Think this is the 5th book in the series, & if I didn‘t know there were several more, I would think it was the last one. Still doing audio, & I think this is the best of the series so far. Jane has to go to the Biltmore briefly to rescue her man, then has to outsmart the villain while back in Storyton. She makes several big decisions. There‘s a major twist. Solid series.

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Skeeterisme
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♥️

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suvata
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3 Stars • Murder in the Reading Room is the 5th book in the Book Retreat Mysteries series, Jane Steward, owner of the Storyton Hall resort, is preparing for a special event featuring a renowned author. However, when the author is found murdered, Jane becomes embroiled in a dangerous investigation. With the help of her friends, Jane must uncover the truth behind the killing, all while keeping the resort running smoothly and protecting its secrets.

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Mommamanzi
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@Avanders it‘s here! What an awesome #coffeebeanbookclub package, thank you!! The mushroom bookmark is legit in my Amazon cart right now, I am so excited!! I can not wait for my snickers coffee with one of my (Roman)”shtoofen wafflez” and the books look amazing and pie and I had to do quality control and open up the cherry jelly beans, we both agree they are amazing. Thank you!!

Avanders Yay!! I‘m so glad you all liked! 😘♥️♥️ (edited): and yesssss, I love those mushroom bookmarks!! 🍄🍄‍🟫 (edited) 5mo
BethM Perfection! 5mo
Avanders Hey lady - just letting you know I had a box issue so was a couple days late in mailing cbbc this month - it should get to you on Monday! 4mo
Avanders Just updating you — usps is now saying delivery tomorrow. It‘s in your state, so hopefully it arrives soon! ☺️ 4mo
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Susanita
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1. A cozy cabin in the mountains next to a lake
2. Nobody

TheSpineView Mountains would be great. Thanks for playing 2y
dabbe You and I are a lot alike in this regard! 🤩🤣🤩 2y
Susanita @dabbe 😃😃 2y
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PathfinderNicole
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It‘s a crazy gorgeous day here so soaking it up with a local hard cider and cracking open a new read!

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JamieArc
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Thank you so much, @AmyG for my #cozyswap package! This was a very generous package, full of goodies that are perfect for the season and books I can‘t wait to read! I especially can‘t wait to put it all to good use during #Deweys 24 hour #readathon next Saturday. October is my favorite reading month, and I loved participating in this swap! Many thanks to the hosts!

Chrissyreadit 🧡🎃😍🍎😍🎃🧡 4y
AmyG You are so welcome. I‘m so happy you liked everything. Have fun during your readathon! 4y
Avanders Wow!! 👏🏽👏🏽🎃🧡❤️💛🍁 @AmyG is always so sweet and generous 🥰🤗🍁 4y
Avanders (As are you 😘😘) 4y
AmyG Thank you for your kind words @Avanders 😘 (edited) 4y
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BethM
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I‘m terrible at these make a collage things. So for my “style” for #cozyswap and #hauntedhollowswap I think this sums it up. I love all things fall, Halloween, and hocus pocus is life. I don‘t do scary.

Chrissyreadit I LOVE this!!! You are only missing a baby pumpkin in your lap 🧡🎉🎉🎉🧡 4y
wanderinglynn 🎃🖤🧡☠️🙌🏻 4y
vkois88 This is so cute! I love it! 4y
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SamanthaMarie
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Wow! I couldn't put this one down today. (Sorry to my husband and child, ha!) It was by far the most fast paced out of the series. I was, honestly, disappointed with a decision Jane makes near the end of the book, but I am looking forward to reading the next one to see how that choice plays out. Still such a fun and different take on Cozy Mysteries!

My sixth #CozyintheSun is now finished! :)
@Librarybelle @ferskner

Librarybelle I love when a book is that good that you cannot put it down! 4y
SamanthaMarie @Librarybelle Me too! Especially since I was having a hard day, so it was extra nice to get lost in another world. 🥰 4y
ferskner This is a very intriguing review! 4y
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Mitch
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We‘ve made the decision today to not cancel the retreat - but postpone it instead. We‘ve set a new date of 6th - 8th November. So if you couldn‘t make March but wanna join us in November drop me a line below. 🥳.

Soubhiville That‘s the TX Book Festival weekend 😢. I‘m not sure what I‘ll choose to do. The festival is my favorite thing Austin does. I‘m also hesitant to commit right now. 5y
Mitch @Soubhiville oh man! I didn‘t have that date in the calendar...... understand your hesitancy 🧐 5y
LeeRHarry I‘ve cancelled my trip back to the UK in April so if I decide to head over before the year is out I‘ll keep this date in mind 😊 5y
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Mitch @LeeRHarry pencil it in 🤞🏼 5y
dodgygothbint Ooh, a reading retreat sounds good! Can you send me the details? 5y
Mitch @dodgygothbint sure - we did it last year and it was amazing. We stay at the Gladstone Library - the UKs only residential library and then we take country walks, eat cake, go to the local pub for dinner and in between time nestle in the library and read and read and enjoy the peace. If you‘d like to join us - that would be fab. We each book our own room and then email me to say you‘ve booked and I organise the rest! 5y
Mitch @dodgygothbint my email is mitch(dot)k(at)mac(dot)com if you have any questions drop me a line 5y
Caroline2 Oh I would love to try and come to the November trip please?? 🙋‍♀️ 5y
Mitch @Caroline2 that would be great. We‘d love to have you. See notes above .... 5y
squirrelbrain @Caroline2 - that would be fab if you could come! 5y
Caroline2 Great. I‘ve just dropped you an email. All being well, I‘d love to come. @squirrelbrain 😀 5y
diovival This sounds lovely. 🤩 5y
jhod I am up for this again 😁 5y
Mitch @jhod yeah! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 5y
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TheHeartlandBookFairy
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I just finished listening to the latest installment in the Book Retreat mystery series by Ellery Adams. This book had some major twists and turns! From the beginning to the end, this book kept me guessing and now has me looking forward to the next one to see what's going to happen 😁 #BookBooks #CozyMystery #AudioBookCommuting

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BethM
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Houston Littens I just saw this on Ellery Adams fb- she‘ll be there! Alas, I live waaaaay too many states away!

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Kshakal
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I have mixed feelings about this book... I love this series and this book was no different. I love characters, setting and how it takes turns you don‘t see coming. This one felt like it was the last one and that makes me sad!! I love storyton and wanted it and the its stories to continue for years to come!

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Kshakal
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Well this book just took a twist I never saw coming!!! 😳

royallyregan93 That one is in my amazon wishlist!! Can‘t wait to read it! 5y
Marmie7 I just bought this one too! I'm loving this series. 5y
Kshakal @Marmie7 I adore this series!! 5y
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BethM
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Really loving Scribd thanks @Avanders ! Finished this one on Friday but with the kids coming over I‘m late posting. This book had so many twists and turns, truly unexpected ones including the killer. I adore this Series and highly recommend. Has anyone else read this one so we can talk about it?!
Book 3/6 for #bookfitnesschallenge

wanderinglynn Great progress on your book goal! 🙌🏻 6y
KathyWheeler I can‘t stand the narrator of these books so I quit listening. This one sounds interesting though so I may have to see if my library has a book or ebook copy and read it instead of listen to it. I love the concept of this series . 6y
BethM @KathyWheeler the narrator is not the best. I‘ve alternated between listening and reading, but listened to most of this one bc I was hungry for the story based on how the last book ended. Ultimately, I like the stories enough that I try to ignore the narration. 6y
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BethM @KathyWheeler idk how many you‘ve read, but based on how some aspects build I wouldn‘t advocate skipping around. 6y
VanChocStrawberry I‘m gonna pick this up! 6y
BethM @VanChocStrawberry it‘s so good! Have you read the rest? 6y
VanChocStrawberry No, I‘m gonna add the whole series to my TBR. Lol! 6y
BethM @VanChocStrawberry I hope you love it! It‘s more than just another cozy series. 6y
Chrissyreadit 👏👏👏 6y
Chrissyreadit You are doing an amazing job with your book goal. 6y
Clwojick 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
Caterina Hey you're halfway there already! Nice!! 6y
Avanders I‘m so glad it‘s working out so well for you! 👏🏽👏🏽♥️ 6y
Kshakal My hold on this book can‘t in yesterday so I plan on picking it up today!! 😊 6y
BethM @Kshakal I‘m excited to know your reactions! 6y
Kshakal @bethm 👍 6y
Tove_Reads I thought the series ended with this book, but there will be at least four more! 6y
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BethM
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3rd workout of the week ✅ fitness goal met ✅ and boy did I need it! My old friend generalized anxiety came back to visit today and work was hectic. Glad for this group inspiring me to stick to it! #bookfitnesschallenge

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 6y
squirrelbrain Yay! Well done for dealing with the GA and doing the exercise anyway! 6y
Megabooks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
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TheSpineView Good job! 6y
BookwormAHN Fantastic 👏🏻 6y
ChasingOm Yay! Great job! 6y
DivineDiana Cheers to you! 👏🏻💪🏻👍🏻 6y
CoverToCoverGirl Woot, woot! 👊 6y
Caterina Yay great job sticking with it! 💕🎉 6y
MrBook 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻💪🏻 6y
Avanders Way to go!! And look at those guns! 💪🏽💪🏽👏🏽 6y
BethM Thanks everyone! @Avanders you‘re too kind! 😆 6y
Avanders 😘😘 6y
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BethM
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Audio and e booking this one! Here‘s my new sassy water bottle and shoes. #bookfitnesschallenge workout in our work gym!

DivineDiana They are sassy! 💗 6y
Avanders 😂😂 your bottle 6y
wanderinglynn Love it! 🙌🏻 6y
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dariazeoli I love your bottle! 🦄 🙌 6y
Megabooks Cute!! 6y
LauraBeth I ❤️ my ASICS! 6y
BookwormAHN Nice 💚 6y
squirrelbrain Love the bottle! 🤣 6y
alisiakae That water bottle. 🦄 😂 6y
CoverToCoverGirl Love the sneakers 👟 👟 6y
xicanti Your bottle is perfection. 6y
LapReader The bottom has fallen off my joggers. Never fear I just blu tacked it back on. Enjoy the challenge. 6y
Kaye 💖 6y
Chrissyreadit 👏👏👏 6y
Clwojick 😂 😂That water bottle! 😂 😂 6y
tracey38 🤣🤣🤣 that water bottle! And love those shoes, too! 6y
Caterina 😂 You go!! 🙌 6y
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BethM
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If, like me, you enjoy this cozy series take advantage of this preorder. I‘ve noticed that if you don‘t, her ebooks tend to be the same cost as print.