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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2091 KP) rated Grounds for Murder in Books
Feb 23, 2022
Buzz Worthy Debut
Lana Lewis has moved back home to Devil’s Beach, an island off the Florida coast, and taken over running her late mother’s coffee shop. One of the best and worst things about her new life is her employee, Fabrizio "Fab" Bellucci. Fab is a great barista, but his shameless flirting gets on Lana’s nerves, especially since Fab has a reputation as a lady’s man to go along with it. When Fab quits without any warning, Lana has a public confrontation with him. The next morning, she discovers his dead body. The police are saying it was a tragic accident, but Lana thinks something else happened to him. Can she prove it?
After a bit of a slow start, this book picks up and presents some interesting twists along the way to a logical conclusion. There are plenty of suspects, and they are well-drawn enough to keep us guessing. I did wish that we learned a little less about Fab’s love life and that Lana’s attraction to the police chief were turned down a notch, but both are minor issues overall. I feel like we have a small core of regulars here, but I really like them. As a non-coffee drinker, I didn’t find the talk of coffee went too far, and I’m sure that coffee lovers will find this book makes them reach for their favorite mug. This is a fun debut, and I hope to visit Lana again soon.
After a bit of a slow start, this book picks up and presents some interesting twists along the way to a logical conclusion. There are plenty of suspects, and they are well-drawn enough to keep us guessing. I did wish that we learned a little less about Fab’s love life and that Lana’s attraction to the police chief were turned down a notch, but both are minor issues overall. I feel like we have a small core of regulars here, but I really like them. As a non-coffee drinker, I didn’t find the talk of coffee went too far, and I’m sure that coffee lovers will find this book makes them reach for their favorite mug. This is a fun debut, and I hope to visit Lana again soon.
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Beantown Girls in Books
Oct 5, 2020
I know I’m a little late to this party, but I just posted my #bookreview of “The Beantown Girls” by Jane Healey, and well… I really enjoyed it. You can find out just how much by visiting my blog here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/07/19/war-with-doughnuts-and-coffee/
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Nov 7, 2017
John Lydon recommended Kinks by The Kinks in Music (curated)
Toni Lynn Donald (1997 KP) rated Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee in TV
Mar 23, 2020 (Updated Mar 23, 2020)
It's just what it says it is. Jerry Seinfeld picking up comedians ( mostly old or washed up)and taking them for coffee, talking about the old days. Some episodes were ok, most I found to be boring. Although I'm not a fan of Jerry Seinfeld. I like Seinfeld tv show but find him annoying.
Hazelita (7 KP) rated Fifty Shades Darker (2017) in Movies
Nov 18, 2018
Pointless sex scenes every 5min, characters you can't relate to and not loveable, Anastasia is the most annoying character I have ever seen in a movie.
I had more fun looking inside my empty cup of coffee trying to figure out funny shapes in my mug than watching the movie. Can't believe they made a third one.
I had more fun looking inside my empty cup of coffee trying to figure out funny shapes in my mug than watching the movie. Can't believe they made a third one.
Melanie Caldicott (6 KP) rated Chestnut Street in Books
Apr 29, 2021
Reading a Maeve Binchy book is so comforting. Like outside a cafe drinking strong coffee people-watching. This collection of stories is packed with insightful glimpses into people, women particularly and what makes them tick. There is often a thread running through the stories about wisdom and folly. Sometimes the stories got a little repetitive, but a sweet read.
Alicia Keys recommended Sign 'O' the Times by Prince in Music (curated)
John Cameron Mitchell recommended Happy Days in Books (curated)
MissCagey (2652 KP) rated Thor (2011) in Movies
Dec 17, 2017
A pleasant surprise
Comic book heroes are far from being my thing but I found this film very entertaining. I liked it when Thor landed on the earth and the comedy that came with this, smashing the coffee cup on the floor and the language he uses. To me it stuck the right balance of comedy, romance, cgi and drama.