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Mpcacher
Schemes & Scandals | Kelley Armstrong
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I have been enjoying this series immensely and this novella (#3.5 in the series) is no exception. The combination of mystery, historical fiction, time travel and the hint of romance meets all my wants for a fun read. This one had Mallory taking the lead in a case and had her meeting up with Charles Dickens. I highly recommend starting with the first in the series “A Rip Through Time“. 4.25/5 stars

robinb I ❤️ this series too! 😊 2w
Mpcacher @robinb They are so much fun. I have the next one (“Death at a Highland Wedding“) waiting for me as well. I am obviously looking forward to it, but have a bunch to read before then. 2w
robinb @Mpcacher That‘s so funny…I have that one waiting on me as well! 😂 Too many books, so little time. 😔 1w
Mpcacher @robinb So true! 1w
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Honeybeebooks
Schemes & Scandals | Kelley Armstrong
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Another novella with a mini-mystery for Mallory and Gray. Mallory is excited to see Charles Dickens perform. As she and Gray angle for an autograph, they are introduced to the author by Gray‘s ex-lover. Gray‘s ex has a little blackmail problem and Mallory agrees to take the case. There was less tension and danger, but it is always nice to meet historical figures and be reminded that people are the similar no matter the time period. 3/5 ⭐️

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Vicki4
Perfect Prey | Helen Fields
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Another great crime book of the series.

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andrew61
Past Lying | Val McDermid
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Latest Karen Pirie was good fun. Set in lockdown a librarian at the national archives links a crime writers manuscript to the disappearance of a young woman. With lots of nods and winks to the Scottish crime writing community, I think val macdermid enjoyed making the villains fellow crime writers. I enjoy the characters in the series, + it also still feels strange remembering lockdown. Hopefully, a new one soon + maybe a further TV adaptation

kspenmoll Great series! 3mo
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Honeybeebooks
Cocktails & Chloroform | Kelley Armstrong
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A novella from the Rip in Time series, Cocktails & Chloroform finds Mallory and Gray uncovering a trafficking ring preying on young Edinburgh women. A fast paced adventure that is a 3.5 ⭐️ blast.

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TheKidUpstairs
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A low pick. I listened to an audio version, and I think I would have preferred a physical book for this one. Or if Libby had the Jason Isaacs version. As it was the narration was a bit distracting, and I didn't enjoy it as much as Case Histories. But it was still a good read, an interesting web of deceit and murder, with the hallmarks of a good Atkinson - no clean endings with justice wrapped up in a bow, just the messy stuff of life. 👇

TheKidUpstairs I look forward to continuing the Jackson Brodie series throughout the year to catch up to @CarolynM's #AuldLangSpine pick 3mo
TheKidUpstairs And, is it wrong that I freakin' loved Gloria? What a great character. 3mo
CarolynM Oh, interesting you pick out Gloria. @Ruthiella and I love Louise. The next one is my favourite, I think. 3mo
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TheKidUpstairs @CarolynM I don't know what our was about her, maybe just her attitude of being over all of her husband's shit. I liked Louise, too - it kind of felt like she was just being introduced in this book, does she return? 3mo
Ruthiella @TheKidUpstairs The occasional character will return from time to time, including my and @CarolynM favorite Louise. ❤️ I do know what you mean about Gloria, however. Her arc is quite satisfying. 3mo
TheKidUpstairs @Ruthiella Very satisfying. While I suspected she had something to do with Graham being in hospital, I actually cheered a little when it was confirmed that she had hired the hit man. 3mo
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MittenGirlPeach
The Book of Souls | James Oswald
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Happy New Year, dear Litsy friends. May the road ahead travel well for all of us.

I like this series, and I‘m happy to say I finished book # 2 two years after starting it. In one night. Books are like that though, eh? The mix of supernatural + police procedural + solid characters and writing really works. Definitely recommend. And yes, it‘s set at Christmas.

Seabreeze_Reader Happy New Year! 🎉 4mo
dabbe 🩵❄️🩵 4mo
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VanessaCW
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A very enjoyable sequel to The Christmas Bookshop. Heartwarming. I would just love to visit this bookshop.

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staci.reads
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Lovely sequel. Like the first, it's atmospheric and makes me want to plan my trip to Edinburgh next Christmas 🎄

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kwmg40
A Question of Blood | Ian Rankin
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A very good installment in the Inspector Rebus series, in which Rebus investigates a school shooting that involves a family connection.

#HolidayBookDragons #WinterGames2024 @LiseWorks
#ChristmasAtoZ #letterQ @TexReader
#ChristmasCrimeChallenge (thriller) @RaeLovesToRead
#BookSpinBingo #BacklistReadathon @clwojick @TheAromaofBooks
#SeriesLove2024 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

kwmg40 #gottacatchemallwinteredition (hot) #FrozenSick
This book satisfies my final prompt for #gottacatchemall “Corsola: Grey cover“ (mostly grey anyhow), and I've now caught them all! @PuddleJumper

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TheSpineView Well done! 4mo
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 4mo
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Andrew65 Love this series and really need to get back to. I‘m on about book 14. 4mo
bookaholic1 This is such a great series 4mo
Zuhkeeyah Congrats on catching all the pokemon! 4mo
kwmg40 @Andrew65 @bookaholic1 I agree. I've been reading this series mostly in order so far, though I've had to skip a couple that weren't easily accessible to me, and I appreciate the development of Rebus's character and his relationships with those around him. 4mo
kwmg40 @Zuhkeeyah Thanks! I really enjoyed the Pokemon challenge this year and look forward to the 2025 challenge. @PuddleJumper 4mo
Andrew65 @kwmg40 Definitely an interesting character. 4mo
kwmg40 @PuddleJumper Thank you! 4mo
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