Showing posts with label Mandy Morton. Show all posts
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Friday, 1 November 2024

**FELINE FICTION FIX** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #295 featuring **A Pocket Full of Pie** by Mandy Morton PLUS Friendly Fill-Ins

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Hello meautiful 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 recovering from my pawty; yes, it really was EPIC!  And thanks again to all those who attended the riot!!! MOL

It was the Mewton-Clawson Annual Zombie Hunt a couple of nights ago. However, I'm too old to participate. So I just watched via drone footage, and let me just say this, it was scary as fluff.

Fudge almost got swarmed by the pub; luckily, Parsley was on paw to assist, and then Smooch got himself cornered by the old sheep dip, and Basil had to take care of that mess.

Melvyn, well, Melvyn decided to keep me company in the bunker as he'd heard I'd got some furbulous snacks to munch on while viewing the live feed. 

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So we had a great time while the rest of The B Team was out in the thick of it. Basil will tell mew all about on next week's news, and reveal who tagged and bagged the most zombies! MOL

Anyhoo let's look at this week's top book pick.

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Today, the P.A. is also joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.
1. I _____________________daylight savings time.
2. This month, I plan to _________________________.
3. _________ gives me nightmares.
4. Now that _________, it’s time to _________.

The P.A.'s answers are...

1. I don't like daylight savings time. Why can't we just stay on summertime? I like it lighter later in the day.

2. This month, I plan to get some more done on The Purrminator, as Melvyn is desperate to tell his story, and hopefully, you all enjoyed Chapter One yesterday.

3.  Horror Movies give me nightmares. Can't watch them, and won't watch them!

4. Now that it's November, it’s time to do some snipping and pruning, plus general garden tidying before the cold really sets in.
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This week's top book pick is...

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A Pocket Full of Pie 

The No. 2 Feline Detective Agency Book 9


by 

Mandy Morton

       Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:      

Join Hettie and Tilly as they tune in to a world of blackmail, obsession and murderous pies.

As the Easter weekend approaches, feline detectives Hettie Bagshot and Tilly Jenkins are called to investigate the murder of local radio DJ Hartley Battenberg.

Bowled over by the prospect of a bake-off competition, a cricket match and an outdoor screening of The Sound of Music, Hettie and Tilly struggle through a sea of trifle to catch out a killer. 

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Here are the previous books in the series that I have reviewed so far:





The Michaelmas Murders BK 5 - Review Coming Catmas 24




In the whimsical world of Mandy Morton’s A Pocket Full of Pie, mew are treated to another delightful escapade with the dynamic duo of feline detectives, Hettie Bagshot and Tilly Jenkins. As Easter weekend approaches, the stakes are high, not only for the baking contest that has everyone buzzing but also for deciphering the puzzling murder of local DJ Hartley Battenberg. And let me tell mew, this cozy cat mystery is a treat sprinkled with just the right amount of suspense and humour! The backdrop is a cornucopia of festive activities—trifle galore, a raucous cricket match, and an outdoor screening of that classic musical, *The Sound of Music*. What more could mew ask for? Hettie and Tilly dive headfirst into a whirlwind of events that threaten to distract them from their sleuthing. Their amusing banter and charming personalities shine through as they navigate this comedically chaotic landscape filled with suspicious characters and, of course, plenty of pastries. The story weaves an enjoyable narrative where mystery and confection interlace seamlessly. Just when mew think mew’ve got it all figured out, clever plot twists and turns keep mew guessing and turning those pages. A Pocket Full of Pie is not just about pie and pastries—it’s a celebration of the quirky, heartwarming charm that comes with small-town life, complete with its eccentric feline residents and their purrculiarities. If mew are already a fan of the No. 2 Feline Detective Agency, mew will relish this instalment as it serves up humour, warmth, and a sprinkling of intrigue that is just as satisfying as a slice of pie! So grab a cuppa, a cosy blanket, and prepare to be entertained. Hettie and Tilly are on the case, and mew won’t want to miss out on this scrumptious murder mystery full of delightful shenanigans that’ll leave mew howling with laughter and guessing until the very end. Highly recommended for anypawdy who enjoys a good cat mystery with a side of dessert!

A Purrfectly Delicious Mystery!

Another furbulous addition to the series!

The series has fourteen titles so far, and I'm hoping there will be many more! 


Paperback: 307 pages
Audio:  7 hours 18 mins
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I'm off to prepare for next week's review, 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 week...

Keep calm and read more books

Amber 









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Friday, 28 June 2024

**FELINE FICTION FIX** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #288 featuring **The Ice Maid's Tail** by Mandy Morton PLUS Friendly Fill-Ins + Photo Fails Blog Hop

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Hello gorgeous library guests 

and 

Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ 

Thank mew for joining me in the stacks today, and my goodness, what a warm week it's been. The catservatory was off limits as it was pawsitively scorchio in there, so I've spent most of my time in the sitting room, with Melvyn fetching my books from the library.

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He did start to grumble, so I casually reminded him that I could always take away his modelling privileges again.

After that, he became very very happy to be at my bidding, and he even brought me books that I didn't ask for. Though I suspect it was a ploy to keep me busy! MOL

Anyhoo, what books have mew been reading this week?

Apart from this week's top pick, I've also reread (R.R.) plus two new books (N.B.) since my last review:

Small Favor by Jim Butcher - Harry Dresden BK 10 - (R.R.)

Turn Coat by Jim Butcher - Harry Dresden BK 11 - (R.R.)

Changes by Jim Butcher - Harry Dresden BK 12 - (R.R.)

Blood Stones by W.V. Stott & Bavid Bussell - Dark Lakes BK 2 (N.B.)

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (N.B.)

I've seen A Court of Thorns and Roses on my #BookTok feed for ages, being touted as a mega, epic, fantastic must read. So I thought I'd give it a whirl as I do like to read non-cat books too. I'm going to try book two and then I'll let mew know my thoughts.


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Today the P.A. is also joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.
1. My summer bucket list includes _____________, _____________________ and ____________________.
2. ___________________ and _______________ are things you will never find in my home.
3. I’m good at keeping _________ very tidy.
4. I can’t _________ without making a mess.

The P.A.'s answers are...

1. My summer bucket list includes painting the potting shed door, painting some of the fence panels and putting the finishing touches on the new veggie garden, which is looking very good right now.

2. Pesticides and slug pellets are things you will never find in my home. Those are nasty things indeed! 

3. I’m good at keeping most things very tidy. The exception is #4! LOL

4. I can’t do Crafting with Cats without making a mess. If you want to see firsthand, check out the videos of me making the Catmas Santa Paws Sled.

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Today, as it's the last Friyay of the month, we're also joining in the furrbulous...


So do drop by the marvellous Mudpie's blog at www.mochasmysteriesmeows.com to join in.

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Today I thought I'd share a photo fail of yours truly, in all my epically epic rotundness from June 2018 when I was stuck, and the P.A. had to pick me up and put me back on my paws.

Seriously though, I just wanted picking up! MOL

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Let's see what I've got to show mew this time!

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The Ice Maid's Tail 

The No. 2 Feline Detective Agency Book 8


by

Mandy Morton

       Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:      

The town is gripped by a big freeze, and blizzard after blizzard has engulfed the feline community, leaving shops and businesses snowbound.

Hettie Bagshot and her sidekick, Tilly Jenkins, have found sanctuary by their fireside but soon they are bucketed into a terrifying nightmare, called to investigate the disappearance of the town’s kittens as – one by one – they are taken in the snow.

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Here are the previous books in the series, that I have reviewed so far:





The Michaelmas Murders BK 5 - Review Coming Soon...



It's been quite a while since I shared a review from The No. 2 Feline Detective Agency, so this week I thought I'd share Book 8, now I know Book 5 hasn't had a review, and I think I was saving that to share last Catmas, but for reasons unknown it didn't happen, so I'll make sure that I review that before we move on to Book 9 in the future.

Mew know I do laugh out loud at some of the furbulous names the author comes up with, and I've just got to share a few: Krusty Alslopp - Preston Munch - Brothers Grump - Fluff Wither-Fork - Albertine Chop - Window Lene - Jenkin Cowdiddle.

The Ice Maid's Tail by Mandy Morton is the delightful eighth addition to The No. 2 Feline Detective Agency series. In this whimsical tale, the town is in the grip of a relentless winter, with blizzards trapping the feline community in a snowy embrace.

Hettie Bagshot and her loyal partner, Tilly Jenkins, find themselves thrust into a bone-chilling mystery as the town's kittens vanish one by one in the midst of the icy landscape. The enigmatic cats dwelling in Wither-Fork Woods and the looming prophecy of the Ice Maid's Tail weave an intriguing and captivating narrative.

The playful, witty and comedic prose, coupled with endearing characters, imbues this book with a charm that is sure to warm the hearts of all feline enthusiasts and cozy cat mystery aficionados alike. With a touch of humour and a whole lot of heart, The Ice Maid's Tail unfolds as a heartening and frost-kissed adventure, leaving readers eagerly awaiting the next escapade from The No. 2 Feline Detective Agency. And if I am honest, I can't wait to get my mittens on Book 9! MOL

Another Totally Top Paw Read

There are thirteen titles in the series so far, and I'm hoping there will be lots more! 

  • Paperback: 290 pages
  • Audiobook: 7 hours 26 mins
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I hope mew enjoy the book if mew decide to read it.

It's time for me to say BFN or bye-for-now as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time and I'll be back next week with another specially paw-picked book just for mew, and don't forget that all my previous reviews can be found on my Book Review page.

Until next time...

Keep calm and read more books

Amber 


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