Happy Mew Year library guests
and
Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ
Thank mew for joining me in the stacks today and my first review of 2024. Gosh, it's the start of a brand new year, and I'm already wondering how many books I can add to the library in the next fifty-two weeks! MOL
I also understand that a rather compromising photo of yours truly ended up on the Photo Fails Blog Hop last Friday. Firstly, let me just say I didn't consent or agree to any such reveal, and I have written a letter to everypawdy in The B Team, and I'm currently waiting for a reply with an explanation.
I've been lurking in front of the fire for the last few days, but it seems that I am a bit of a pariah as the rest of The B Team have been avoiding me, especially Fudge and Melvyn, whom I suspect are the main purrpetrators in the reveal.
Oh, here's an interesting twist, a box of books from a mystery sender has just been delivered... hmmmm it seems that somepawdy is trying to atone for their abject heinosity, and I see Melvyn peeking at me from behind the kitchen door.
I'll update mew more next week, when I've done a little more sleuthing of my own! MOL
Anyhoo, let's take a look at what this week's top book pick is.
Today the P.A. is also joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.
1. If you looked in my closet, you’d see a lot of _____________________.
2. When I’m having a bad day, I like to __________________.
3. _________ is the best remedy for _________.
4. It’s no secret that I _________.
The P.A.'s answers are...
1. If you looked in my closet, you’d see a lot of jumpers/sweaters/knitwear. What can I say, I like knitwear! LOL
2. When I’m having a bad day, I like to be alone. Or I want to be alone, in the famous words of Greta Garbo!
3. Royal Jelly is the best remedy for a nasty cough and/or cold. But only if you're not allergic to bees or bee products.
4. It’s no secret that I like natural healing. (See #3) I'm always researching ways to be more healthy naturally.
This week's top book pick is...
Book 1
by
Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:
USA TODAY Bestselling Author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson introduces another midlife psychic medium into her book portfolio with newbie medium, Chantilly Adair. In this first installment, a trip down a flight of stairs and a bump on the head give Chantilly the gift. Now she’s seeing spirits hanging from rafters and rushing home to make her son dinner.
Welcome to Castleberry Georgia where you’ll meet your new quirky best friends and share the daily gossip at Del’s Community Café over a glass of sweet tea.
Pour yourself a cup of tea and sit tight, because I've got a crazy ghost story for you. Truth is, it’s not a story. It’s reality. My reality.
I've got a secret - I can see ghosts. It's been that way ever since I took a fall down a flight of stairs and hit my head on the fancy marble floor of the Castleberry Historical Society. Since then, these apparitions just keep showing up, and they've got some hefty demands.
**BRAND NEW AUTHOR DISCOVERY FOR THE MEWTON-CLAWSON LIBRARY**
This week I had the purrleasure of reading "Get Up and Ghost: A Midlife in Castleberry Psychic Medium Cozy Mystery Series Book 1" by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson, and I must say it was a fantastic read that exceeded my expectations!
The novel revolves around Chantilly Adair, who after an accidental bump on the head suddenly becomes psychic. She's a middle-aged, recently divorced mother of one who has moved back to her child-home in the small town of Castleberry. Chantilly is a well-crafted character, with relatable quirks and a hilarious personality that kept me laughing out loud. When a local restauranter is found dead, Chantilly is called upon to use her newly acquired psychic abilities to solve the mystery. What follows is a cleverly crafted plot that is full of twisty turns, keeping the reader engaged until the very end.
One of the things I enjoyed the most about this book was the author's writing style. Aspenson's prose is engaging, witty, and fast-paced, which made it hard to put the book down. She also has a talent for weaving supernatural elements into the story seamlessly, adding an extra layer of intrigue and excitement. The setting of the small town is well-described, and the cast of characters is both memorable and diverse.
And of course there's a cat; he is called Coopie, although he's just there to be the token-puss in this tale, but nonetheless there is a cat. As mew know my rules, if there are no cats, I'm not reading it! MOL
The author's attention to detail is good, with every scene expertly crafted to create a vivid and immersive reading experience. Additionally, the humour in the book is well-timed and never felt forced or out of place. The plot is well-structured, with each chapter building up the suspense, keeping the reader turning the pages and guessing, who dunnit!
Overall, "Get Up and Ghost" is a delightful read that combines the best elements of paranormal and cozy mystery genres. It's a purrfect book for anypawdy who loves a good laugh, an intriguing mystery, and a touch of the supernatural. I highly recommend this book, and can't wait to read the next installment in the series, of which there are seven so far, and they are all available on Kindle Unlimited if mew're a subscriber!
A Totally Top Paw Read!
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- Hardcover: 194 pages
- Audio: 5 hours 39 minutes
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I'm off to read next week's book, as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time!
Don't forget, if mew are looking for great books with cats, check out the Book Review page, just click the link here or at the top of the page, as that's the place to visit to get your feline fiction fix.
Until next time...
Keep calm and read more books
Amber
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You look gorgeous sweet Amber. Those were good fill-in answers P.A. and that sounds like a really good book. I enjoyed your review pretty Amber. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the Royal Jelly tip
ReplyDeleteAmber this sounds like a great book. Yes it must always have a cat in it to make me happy. And fast pace keeps me interested. 10 years ago I started the path to clean eating and healthy home remedies and it seems to be working.
ReplyDeleteActually, Garbo was misquoted. What she said was she wanted to be LET alone. I believe she meant by the press. Sorry, Ms. G, if you live in the glass fishbowl, you are never let alone.
ReplyDeleteBeing healthy naturally is important. There's a place for both natural and "modern" medicine.
Amber, somehow I knew you'd not be happy with that photo, so I'll just thank you for linking up with Feline Friday and move on.
Amber, you are so cute and beautiful in any photo! Today's book sounds like a good one. I so agree that every book must have a cat, or cats!
ReplyDeleteYou are just adorable, Amber!
ReplyDeleteAmber, us fans know your photo was probably phot shopped to make you look bad. That looks like a fun book. I like stuff with psychics. Thank you to the PA for participating in the fill-ins, great answers. I am sick right now so I better get some Royal jelly. XO
ReplyDeleteWhat is going on there, Amber?
ReplyDeleteInquisitive minds want to know!
Thank you for reminding me about last week's photo. I went back and had another look!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a really good book by your excellent review.