Adventure · Fantasy · YA

The Unseen (Order of the Bell #2) by Jacob Devlin

A great sequel to The Carver! A gripping adventure that gets better and better with each installment. ​ Enzo, Zack, and Rosana continue their exhaustive search for their family members. As they end up in Wonderland, their journey takes a turn to the crazy and the unpredictable. In a place where nothing is what it… Continue reading The Unseen (Order of the Bell #2) by Jacob Devlin

Cosy Mystery · Paranormal

Deja Moo (Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum #3) by Kirsten Weiss

A fun, cosy-mystery, perfect for a relaxing evening filled with laughter. Maddie Kosloski shouldn’t be surprised when the Christmas Cow of San Benedetto’s does up in flames. Every year the same thing happens and she can’t say she doesn’t feel a little bit happy since the cow moves the attention from her paranormal museum. However,… Continue reading Deja Moo (Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum #3) by Kirsten Weiss

Cosy Mystery

A Murder for the Books (Blue Ridge Library Mysteries #1) by Victoria Gilbert

A nice, light cosy-mystery to read after a long day at work. After finding her boyfriend cheating on her in the library where she works, Amy Webber decides to run for it. Returning to her hometown in Virginia, she is content to run the local library and forget all about men. That is until she… Continue reading A Murder for the Books (Blue Ridge Library Mysteries #1) by Victoria Gilbert

Mystery

Death of a Busybody (Chief Inspector Littlejohn #3) by George Bellairs

A classic crime novel that brings back the flare of the golden age of detective literature. A quick, pleasant read. ​ In a small English village, Miss Ethel Tither is the most unpopular lady. Set deeply in her religious ways, she makes it her mission to know everything about everyone. However, before she can open… Continue reading Death of a Busybody (Chief Inspector Littlejohn #3) by George Bellairs

Cosy Mystery

Assaulted Caramel (Amish Candy Shop Mystery #1) by Amanda Flower

A great beginning to the new series Amish Candy Shop Mystery! Amanda Flower proves yet again to be a memorable writer of cosy-mysteries. Bailey King has the perfect life: she works in her dream job, being an assistant chocolatier at JP Chocolates in New York City and she’s up to a promotion. Unfortunately, nothing is… Continue reading Assaulted Caramel (Amish Candy Shop Mystery #1) by Amanda Flower

Cosy Mystery

The Crêpes of Wrath (A Pancake House Mystery #1) by Sarah Fox

You're definitely going to eat up this cozy mystery and not even feel guilty about it! The plot is very simple: Marley McKinney helps her cousin run her pancake house while his in the hospital. When Jimmy is murdered, Marley is determined to do everything in her power and ability to find the killer. I… Continue reading The Crêpes of Wrath (A Pancake House Mystery #1) by Sarah Fox

Mystery · Short Stories

Bibliomysteries: Stories of Crime in the World of Books and Bookstores by Otto Penzler (Editor)

This collection is the perfect read for lovers of books and mysteries. What can be better than murders themes around books? These 15 short stories were written by distinguished mystery writers and they make every story count. The editor Otto Penzler put together an anthology of crime between books that fill fit the likes of… Continue reading Bibliomysteries: Stories of Crime in the World of Books and Bookstores by Otto Penzler (Editor)

Historical · Mystery · Paranormal

Sitting Murder (Lancashire Detective #4) by A.J. Wright

This was a different, tricky and great historical mystery where both the living and the dead are suspects. Very refreshing! Recently widowed Alice Goodway developed the ability to speak to spirits. She decides to become a medium with the help of her aunt and helps those who wish to speak with their loved ones. Her… Continue reading Sitting Murder (Lancashire Detective #4) by A.J. Wright

Historical · Mystery

Dead Man’s Chest (Phryne Fisher #18) by Kerry Greenwood

Another great novel featuring the brilliant Miss Fisher and this time the holidays don’t go as planned. Miss Phryne Fisher thinks her family needs a breath of fresh air and so relaxation. A nice, quiet holiday in Queenscliff is just what they need: a beach house, parties and cocktails. Unfortunately, it starts on the wrong… Continue reading Dead Man’s Chest (Phryne Fisher #18) by Kerry Greenwood

Historical · Mystery · Paranormal

The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell

This book includes everything I enjoy in a story: a good, scary Gothic tale set in Victorian times. The story starts with Elsie Bainbridge, a young woman that is recovering in the hospital, unable to speak about a number of murders that she’s accused of committing. Since she doesn’t speak a word, she’s advised by… Continue reading The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell