Hello gorgeous library guests
and
Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ
Thank mew for joining me in the stacks today, and this week I've been hanging out in the sitting room as the fire has been roaring away until yesterday morning.
This was me making an enquiry as to when it was going to be lit again, as I was feeling much cooler than I liked.
The P.A. told me that I had to wait until she'd emptied the ash pan and got more wood and coal to relight it.
Well, let me tell mew, I was not impressed as she indicated it wouldn't be happening for another couple of hours, but at least she went and fetched me the head pad, so I went and got snuggled in a pile of blankies and snoozed the rest of the afternoon away.
And when I awoke, I was delighted to see that the fire was roaring and the thermometer was slowly creeping up into the totally tropical zone again, just where I like it! MOL
Anyhoo, let's get on with today's post.
Today the P.A. is also joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.
1. If someone offered me a free _______________, I would accept it.
2. If someone offered me a free __________________, I would refuse it.
3. I have _________ memorized.
4. _________ has really changed since I was younger.
The P.A.'s answers are...
1. If someone offered me a free holiday to a nice 5-star hotel in a safe and tropical climate, I would accept it.
2. If someone offered me a free holiday in London, I would refuse it.
3. I have _________ memorized. I've got lots of stuff memorised, whether that's a good thing or not, I don't know. It kind of fills the little grey cells to capacity! LOL
4. Everything has really changed since I was younger. I'm talking about where I live and the local vicinity. And some of it not in a good way. I'm all for change if it's positive, but I'm not in favour of change for change's sake. If it's not broken, don't fix it!
Let's see what I've got to show mew this time!
This week's top book pick is...
Crystals, Belladonna, and Murder: A Cozy Magic Midlife Mystery
Silver Circle Cat Rescue Mysteries Book 1
by
Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:
A midlife magic gift with a murder mystery that keeps you guessing.
When forty-nine year old Eleanor Rockwell was laid off from her soul-crushing corporate job, she moved a few miles north of Austin with her daughter, Evie, and opened Silver Circle Cat Rescue in the small town of Tablerock, Texas.
Five years later, SCCR is Wildebridge County's largest shelter for lost kitties, so it's no surprise when Deputy Markham brings Belladonna—former mayor Fiona Blackwell's cat—to the shelter after she's arrested for murdering her husband, Beau. But why, Eleanor wonders, did the Deputy bring a silver drink tray with the sullen cat—and why is Belladonna talking when she walks on it?
Crystals, Belladonna, and Murder: A Cozy Magic Midlife Mystery by Leanne Leeds is a captivating and enchanting read that immerses mew in a world of magic, mystery, and cats. The story revolves around Eleanor Rockwell, a 49-year-old woman who, after being laid off from her corporate job, opens a cat rescue shelter in the quaint town of Tablerock, Texas.
When the former mayor, Fiona Blackwell, is arrested for murdering her husband, Beau, Deputy Markham brings Belladonna, Fiona's cat, to the shelter. However, things take a strange turn when Belladonna starts talking - mew know how much I love a talking cat - but only when she's sitting, or standing on the silver plate, and strange occurrences begin to happen around town. Eleanor is determined to uncover the truth behind the mystery before it's too late.
The author expertly blends supernatural elements with mystery and humour, creating a compelling and immersive reading experience. The characters are well-crafted, each with their own distinct personality, quirks, and secrets. The plot is engaging and suspenseful, keeping mew guessing until the very end.
If mew're a fan of cat cozy mysteries, paranormal fiction, and feline companions, then this book is a must-add to the bookshelf. It's a charming and delightful novel that transports mew to the gawgus town of Tablerock and leaves mew eager for the next instalment in the series. Crystals, Belladonna, and Murder is an enchanting and entertaining read that is sure to leave mew under its spell.
There are nine books in the series, and if mew are subscribed to Kindle Unlimited they are available in the catalogue to read for free, and if mew have Audible, they are available to listen for the cost of one member credit each.
Another Totally Top Paw Read
Paperback: 274 pages
Audiobook: 6 hours 31 mins
My Ratings Scale
Ratings of:
Crystals, Belladonna, and Murder: A Cozy Magic Midlife Mystery
Overall Enjoyment
Other NON-CAT Books I've Read This Week from the Mewton-Clawson Library:
The Good, the Bad and the History by Jodi Taylor
Monster Hunter International by Larry Correia
Going Postal by Terry Pratchett
Blackmore Sisters Cozy Mysteries Box Set by Leighanne Dobbs
Written in Dead Wax by Andrew Cartmel
Other Fun Blog Hops to Join in Today
I'm off to read next week's books, 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 very pretty sweet Amber and I hope you got some warm going on there. I enjoyed those fill-in answers too. That book sounds really good an such a cool cover. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteI am always up for a free vacation except to Gaza
ReplyDeleteAnother great review, Amber. That book sounds intriguing, and I love a talking cat too.
ReplyDeleteA free vacation in a five-star hotel in a colder climate would suit me as well!
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Love your fill-ins. I love the different takes people have on the fill-ins. I didn't think of a five-star hotel. Sounds fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous day and weekend. Scritches to the kitties and a big hug to mom. ♥
Hopefully you'll stay warm, Amber. I don't like chilly weather either, and I just found out we have more coming in a few days! A good review of a book that does sound intriguing!
ReplyDeleteI am glad the PA made sure you stayed warm while she cleaned out the fireplace. Great review Amber. That sounds like a great read. Thank you for participating in the fill-ins. I enjoyed all your answers. I know what you mean about taking up brain cells. I wish I could erase all the lyrics to songs I know to clear out some space. XO
ReplyDeleteCompletely agree about change! The book sounds really good. I'm glad you got things tropical again, Amber :)
ReplyDeleteYou certainly look like you need your warmth or lack thereof tended immediately. I'm glad there was a quick solution found.
ReplyDeleteI'd take a trip to London, but I don't live across the pond and any excuse to journey to your wonderful country would be jumped on with both feet.
The mystery does sound excellent, I need to find more reading time.
Thank you for linking up with Feline Friday!
Lovely photo Amber sure glad you got your sleeping bed on another great read.x😽
ReplyDeleteA free trip away from the hum drum of winter blahs, lol. Great review Amber and you look so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHooray for the fire going again and things being toasty for you, Amber. That book sounds like a really good one. Cats, suspense, paranormal? Sign us up! XO
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