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tapestry100 (306 KP) rated Ghosts in Books

Aug 2, 2017  
Ghosts
Ghosts
Raina Telgemeier | 2016 | Children, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction & Poetry
7
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
A cute and somewhat touching story about the bonds between sisters, told with the backdrop of Dia de los Muertos. Catrina and her family has moved to the northern coast of California so that her sister Maya, who has cystic fibrosis, has a better time breathing with the cool salty air off the ocean. Catrina does not like having to have moved away from her friends, but has done so begrudgingly for her sister. When she and Maya discover that there are ghosts in their new town, they are taught about some of the history of Dia de los Muertos and also learn a little about respecting those that have passed. I sometimes think that the explanations around Dia de los Muertos seemed maybe a little too simplistic, but that may just be me. If nothing else, it has made me want to learn a little more about the history and traditions surrounding the day.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2171 KP) rated Eggnog Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #23.5) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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Eggnog Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #23.5)
Leslie Meier | 2016
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A collection of three Christmas novellas set in Maine and starring the series sleuths by the authors. We get two murder by eggnog, and one missing moving truck and winds up with a dead body. Will these mysteries be solved by Christmas?

All three of these stories will get you in the Christmas spirit with a dead body along the way. We do get some time enjoying holiday traditions (recipes included with all three stories), some of them unique to Maine, which is a lot of fun. The mysteries are all good, although the first seems to wander quite a bit before it gets fully engaging. If you are a fan of one of these authors, here is a good way or sample some others while catching up with your favorite sleuth at Christmas time.

NOTE: I received an ARC of this book.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/10/book-review-eggnog-murder-by-leslie.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated The Case of the Missing Morris Dancer: A Cozy Mystery Set in Wales (WISE Enquiries Agency #2) in Books

Feb 21, 2018  
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The Case of the Missing Morris Dancer: A Cozy Mystery Set in Wales (WISE Enquiries Agency #2)
Cathy Ace | 2016
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Book #2 in the WISE Enquiries Agency series

When Henry, a Welsh Duke, decides to be married, there are a myriad of traditions that he is expected to uphold. One such tradition involves Morris Dancers leading the happy couple through town from the church back to the family’s estate. After one of the dancers vanishes, the WISE Enquiry Agency is hired to look into the matter.

I really enjoyed the team of women doing the investigating in this story. Their distinct personalities work well together, as each has her own strengths to bring to the group. That and the Welsh countryside as the setting made this a very enjoyable read for me.

Visit <a href="https://booksthething.com/2016/11/02/the-case-of-the-missing-morris-dancer-guest-post-and-giveaway/">my blog</a> for a guest post from Cathy Ace explaining just what Morris Dancing is!

<i>I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy.</i>