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Friday, 6 December 2024

**FELINE FICTION FIX** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #300 featuring **Chumley and Hudson Investigate. The King Herod's Affair** by M.E. Watson **PLUS** Friendly Fill-Ins

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Hello Supurr Library furiends

and

Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ

Many thanks for joining me in the stacks today and for my 300th Book Review!

OH MY COD! I can't believe I've reached such dizzying heights of reviewdom. When I started my little hobby library a few years ago, I never thought about the numbers or how many books with cats I would read, but at this moment, I must say I'm feeling rather accomplished about my furbulous feline fiction accomplishment! MOL 

And I think I'm the only Library Cat and Private Library Owner who has reviewed that many cat books in the world. Way to go me, at twenty-fluffing-two!

Oh, and I just have to share this with mew...

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The other morning, I woke up and needed to visit the little cats room, but my fresh grey blanky was so snoozable and warm that I didn't want to get up, and then Melvyn appeared and had a really great idea. He said.

"Amber, I'll keep your blanky warm until mew get back!"

Awwwwww, what a little sweetie, purrhaps all my training is finally paying off.

Anyhoo, a short while later, because I stopped off in the kitty kitchen for some snacks, I returned to my favourite snooze spot to find Melvyn zonked out and unwakable.

He stayed there for a good few hours, and I was relegated to the emergency grey blanky on the other sofa, which the P.A. had put my heated warmer on, so it was supurr toasty for snoozing.

So this was me...

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Yep, life is really this good! MOL

Anyhoo, let's see what's been happening at the Mewton-Clawson Library this week.


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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. ___________________, ______________________ and _____________________ are on my to-do list this month.
2. If I hear _______________________________ one more time I will scream.
3. All I want for Christmas is _________.
4. _________ is my favourite holiday scent.

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

1. A new Catmas Crafting with Cats post, rerunning all the other Catmas with Cats posts, and I have a very special crystal wand to make; these are on the 'urgent side' of my to-do list this month.
 
2. If I hear Last Christmas by Wham one more time, I will scream. I never liked it back in the eighties, and that has never changed. Some songs are like that; you either love or loathe it!  I've never been a fan of schmaltzy songs; I'm more of a dance, trance, house music, deep house, etc, with a bit of Heavy Metal/Rock thrown in when I want a change, kinda girl. If it's schmaltzy, romantic or the like, I've headed for the hills at lightning speed. LOL

3. All I want for Christmas is a new box of coloured pencils. I've seen a rather lovely set on Amazon, which would be utterly delightful.

4. Spice, orange and cinnamon are my favourite holiday scents - for home fragrance, not purrrsonal purrfume! LOL 

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

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Amber's Book Reviews #300 ©BionicBasil® Chumley and Hudson Investigate. The King Herod's Affair by M E Watson
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Chumley and Hudson Investigate

 

The King Herod's Affair

by

M.E. Watson

 Here's the book blurb:   

Welcome to 1920's Britain, where cats and dogs have a voice and are treated as equals to humans. In the quaint village of Upper Much-Mousing, one lucky young cat named Erin Chumley inherits an old Manor house and Estate. But with it comes responsibility and bills, and Erin must navigate her new life with the help of her housekeeper and tutor, Mrs. Hudson, a retired Army veteran with a mysterious past.

Together, Erin and Mrs. Hudson start a detective agency to earn funds and teach Erin about the world. Their latest case takes them to the bustling city of London, to the famous King Herod's Department store. Three kittens have gone missing, and it's up to our dynamic duo to solve the case. But what starts as a simple investigation quickly turns into a dangerous race against time, as they must save the kittens from the clutches of the evil and lazy Anders, the store's nighttime security guard. As they dig deeper, they uncover a sinister black-market gang stealing from the store, and must also help their feline seamstress friend, Jenifer Darcy, get the recognition she deserves for her work.

Join Erin and Mrs. Hudson on their witty and whimsical adventure, filled with action, fun, and heartwarming moments. Perfect for younger and middle grade readers looking for a fun and exciting read.

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I was going to review this purrticular title last week, but then I noticed that today was my 300th Book Review, and I wanted something rather special to share in today's post.

So for my milestone 300th Book Review, I have the greatest purrleasure of sharing Chumley and Hudson Investigate by non other than fellow Cat Blogger Erin the Cat Princess.

If mew're looking for a delightful romp through 1920s Britain with a cast of charming anipal characters, look no further than Chumley and Hudson Investigate: The King Herod's Affair! M.E. Watson has created a whimsical world where cats and dogs are not just anipal companions but equal members of society, and it's an absolute joy to dive into their adventures.

Meet Erin Chumley, a young cat who finds herself the proud owner of an old manor house in the picturesque village of Upper Much-Mousing. While inheriting an estate sounds glamorous, Erin quickly realizes that with great property comes great responsibility (and bills!). Luckily, she has the steadfast Mrs Hudson by her side—a no-nonsense retired Army veteran whose mysterious backstory adds further layers of intrigue and charm. And together, they embark on an entrepreneurial journey by starting their own detective agency! How pawesome is that? Their first assignment takes them to London’s bustling King Herod's Department Store to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three playful kittens. The stakes rise when they encounter the wickedly lazy security guard, Anders, who seems to be hiding more than just his nap schedule. The storytelling is filled with clever twists and vibrant characters to keep those pages turning, as the plot unfolds with humour, action, and heartwarming interactions, making it a page-turner that keeps mew on your paws! The dynamic duo of Erin and Mrs Hudson is refreshingly witty, reminding us that teamwork, furiendship, and a little bravery can help us overcome the most daunting challenges—even if it involves battling a black-market gang! Purrfectly tailored to cater for all reading ages from middle grade to whenever this tale balances adventure with life's lessons. Chumley and Hudson Investigate not only entertains but encourages curiosity about the world around us. So, grab a nice cup of catnip tea (or a bit-sized bag of kibble!), settle in, and prepare for a delightful adventure that will leave mew purring for more!

AN EPICALLY EPIC ADVENTURE

Just how adventures should be, and I know, as mew know that I know, with the amount The B Team go on! MOL 

I've got one last thing to say; this would make a furbulous Catmas present for anypawdy who loves a great read and cats. 

Erin my dear, mew are the epitome of FURBULOUS, and many CON'CAT'ULATIONS on your first published novel. I hope there will be many more!

**Available in paperback and hardback copies from Amazon**

Hardback: 118 pages

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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, 29 November 2024

**FELINE FICTION FIX** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #299 featuring **Nugget, Coins, and Murder: A Cozy Magic Midlife Mystery - Silver Circle Cat Rescue Mysteries Book 3** by Leanne Leeds **PLUS** Friendly Fill-Ins + Photo Fails Blog Hop

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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 the P.A. has been chewing my ear off, not literally, but she's been giving me earache about my tufty chest fur. As mew can see below.

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Now, while I do like a bit of brush, the brush has to be soft, as I'm way past the age for intense grooming, especially with those metal-pronged instruments of evilness.

So the P.A. and I have reached a bit of an impasse, although she did offer to use Parsley's pink angel wing tangle teezer extra gently on my furs. I am considering the proposal, but I haven't fully committed to it yet.

She even demonstrated said brush on Pandora, who has taken years to be fully comfortable with being brushed, and now she really loves it.

Perhaps I'll just make her wait a few more days and then succumb to a brief session, which might just be what I've been looking for after witnessing Pandora's delight! 

I'll keep mew posted, and hopefully next week, my furs will be all smooth and sleek again, but we'll see! MOL

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

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1. I already know what I am going to get _____________________ for Christmas.
2. I have no idea what to get _____________ for Christmas.
3. _________ is my earliest Christmas memory.
4. My house _________ during the Christmas season.

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

1. I already know what I am going to get my mum for Christmas. I've already got it, I bought it six weeks ago, but I can't spill the tea just in case she reads today's post!

2. I have no idea what to get Cat Dad for Christmas. We don't really do gifts like in the normal tradition; we just have a few little stocking fillers, and we're all good. We've got cats. What else do we need? LOL

3. Getting a kilt when I was four is my earliest Christmas memory. I remember going and waking up my parents at about 3am full of delight about receiving a red kilt from Santa, and funnily enough, they were not as enthused as I was - I can't think why?!!! LOL

4. My house is very calm during the Christmas season. It's just a chilled, relaxed vibe with nothing in particular to do over the festive season. Just how I like it, quiet, calm, Cat Dad and cats... purrfection!
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Today, as it's the last Friday 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.

This time, Melvyn is here with this...

Melvyn's Pumpkin Failure

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If mew missed our Halloween Crafting with Cats post, we made a catnip pumpkin on a wand... nuff said!!! MOL MOL
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Let's see what I've got to show mew this time!

Amber's Book Reviews #299 ©BionicBasil® Nugget, Coins, and Murder - A Cozy Magic Midlife Mystery (Silver Circle Cat Rescue Mysteries Book 3 by Leanne Leeds
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Nugget, Coins, and Murder 

A Cozy Magic Midlife Mystery 
Silver Circle Cat Rescue Mysteries Book 3

by 

Leanne Leeds

       Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:      

A cat with a gold chip on his shoulder.
A coin collector dead in the night.
Can they uncover the killer before the truth—and the collector—is buried forever?


With Silver Circle Rescue moved into Wardwell Manor, Ellie Rockwell and daughter Evie (and the dozens of cats) couldn’t be happier in their new home. The pair are getting familiar with all their cats using the magical crystal plate that allows the cats to speak to them and are able to match cats with perfect forever homes.

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This week, I thought we'd revisit this pawesome, cozy cat mystery series. If mew missed the review for book one, click here. And here for book two.

If mew’re in the mood for a cozy mystery that mixes a touch of magic with a whole lot of feline fun, then dive into Nugget, Coins, and Murder, the delightful third instalment in the Silver Circle Cat Rescue Mysteries series by Leanne Leeds. This book has everything mew’d want: quirky characters, a charming setting, and of course, a cat with more purrsonality than most hoomans!


Right off the bat, just in case mew've forgotten since book two, we’re introduced to Ellie Rockwell and her daughter Evie, who have just moved into the enchanting Wardwell Manor with their posse of rescue cats. Their peaceful new life is disrupted when they find Nugget, the recently orphaned kitty of the late Harold Goldfinch, mysteriously left on their doorstep. But Nugget isn’t just any cat—no, he comes equipped with a gold chip on his shoulder (and some serious sass), convinced that Harold didn’t die of natural causes. Cue the suspense!


Leeds does an excellent job of blending humour with mystery as our dynamic duo delves into the world of coin collecting and unravels a tangled web of deceit. The magical crystal plate that allows Ellie and Evie to communicate with their cats is a stroke of genius! It’s both endearing and hysterical to imagine a bunch of cats offering their unsolicited opinions on hooman affairs while adding a magical twist to the traditional cozy mystery format.


As our heroines dig deeper into Harold’s suspicious demise, the plot thickens, and the suspects multiply. With clever twists and cat-themed puns throughout, mew’ll be scratching your head and giggling simultaneously. Just when mew think mew’ve figured it all out, the rug gets yanked right out from under your paws, leaving mew not just guessing but laughing at the antics of some feisty felines!


Book 3 is a purrfect dose of mystery, magic, and heart, infused with plenty of humour and a few unexpected surprises. If mew’re a cat lover and enjoy cozy mysteries, this read is a must! 


So grab your favourite blanket, make yourself a cup of nip tea, and settle in for a delightful romp through the quirky world of Silver Circle Cat Rescue. Mew won't want to put it down until every last mystery is solved!


There are ten books in the series, and if mew are subscribed to Kindle Unlimited, they are available in the catalogue to read for free, except for Book 10 as that is a pre-order available in April 2025 and if mew have Audible, they are available to listen for the cost of one member credit each. (Info correct at time of posting.)

Another Totally Top Paw Addition to This Furbulous Series!

Paperback: 288 pages
Audio: 7 hours 3 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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