**FELINE FICTION FIX** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #289 featuring **A Midwinter's Tail** by Sofie Kelly PLUS Friendly Fill-Ins

Hello meautiful library guests 

and 

Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ 

Thank mew for joining me in the stacks today.

Gosh, I must say that running a library full-time is really taking it out of me at my age, hence my covert meeting with Parsley. And yes, I know he gets a little upset sometimes, all the time, when I borrow his credit card, but really, he doesn't mind, as what else is he going to spend his money on? There's only so many weapons mew can buy before mew've got the full set, so I've been doing him a favour investing in first editions and the like.

So as Parsley is rather skilled in organising things, I've drafted his help in the library to manage things while I get a few more catnaps in during the day.

And, yes, I know Melvyn is my intern, but he's not old enough for the responsibility yet. He's too easily distracted and often goes off with the library mice into the archives to play hide-and-seek.

I'm just glad Parsley's on board to oversee things and keep Melvyn in check.

Anyhoo, what books have mew been reading this week?

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

Ghost Story by Jim Butcher - Harry Dresden BK 13 - (R.R.)

Cold Days by Jim Butcher - Harry Dresden BK 14 - (R.R.)

Raising Steam by Terry Pratchett - Discworld BK 40 (R.R.)

Past Sins by W.V. Stott & Bavid Bussell - Dark Lakes BK 3 (N.R.)

Killing Time by Jodi Taylor - Time Police BK 5 (N.R.)

The new Time Police book is really good, I'm a huge fan of Jodi Taylor and love the St Mary's series, epic!

Today the P.A. is also joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.

1. My favourite beverage to drink when it is hot out is _____________________.

2. My favourite summer activity is ____________________.

3. I’m grateful that I have the freedom to _________.

4. If I don’t _________, I’ll forget _________.

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

1. My favourite beverage to drink when it is hot out, is iced water with a splash of fresh lemon.

2. My favourite summer activity is working out and not freezing to death! LOL

3. I’m grateful that I have the freedom to blog, write, make things, sew things, etc.

4. If I don’t write it down, I’ll forget (probably!)

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

Mewton-Clawson Library Copy

A Midwinter's Tail

A Magical Cats Mystery Book 6

by

Sofie Kelly

       Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:      

Kathleen Paulson is snowed under running her library and caring for her extraordinary felines, Owen and Hercules. But when a fund-raiser turns deadly, she’ll have to add sleuthing to her already full schedule.

Winter in Mayville Heights is busy and not just because of the holidays. Kathleen is hard at work organizing a benefit to raise money for the library’s popular Reading Buddies program. She has her hands full hosting the event. And when a guest at the gala drops dead, her magical cats, Owen and Hercules, will have their paws full helping her solve a murder.

Mew may remember, a couple of months ago I rediscovered this pawesome series, and I'm now on a mission to review the entire Magical Cats Mystery series before the end of the year.

Here are my previous reviews:

Curiosity Thrilled The Cat ~ Book 1

Sleight of Paw ~ Book 2 

Copycat Killing ~ Book 3

Cat Trick ~ Book 4

Final Catcall ~ Book 5

The Cats Came Back ~ Book 10

What did I think of A Midwinter's Tail: A Magical Cats Mystery BK 6 by Sofie Kelly? It is an enchanting and captivating tale that will whisk mew away into a world filled with cozy mysteries and magical felines. Join Kathleen Paulson and her extraordinary cats, Owen and Hercules, as they navigate through a charming winter setting in Mayville Heights. The story skillfully creates a rich and immersive plot where Kathleen's commitment to her library and her clever feline companions take centre stage. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a bustling winter season, with Kathleen balancing the demands of organizing a fundraiser while diving headfirst into a thrilling murder mystery following a shocking incident at the gala event. And, of course, Owen and Hercules are there, front and centre, to assist in solving this latest crime. Mew will be enthralled as mew accompany Kathleen, her detective boyfriend Marcus, and her extraordinary magical cats on a journey through a complex and intricately woven web of connections and secrets surrounding the deceased. Book 6 is a great, page-turning read that delivers an irresistible blend of cozy cat mystery and magical charm with a sprinkling of murder. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anypawdy seeking an engaging and fun escape into the world of enchanting mysteries and remarkable feline companions!

This book is purrfect for anypawdy who enjoys a captivating cozy cat mystery with a touch of magic.

Another Totally Top Paw Read

and

A terrific addition to this wonderpurr series. That's seven down, nine to go! MOL

Paperback: 336 pages

Audiobook: 8 hours 41 mins

My Ratings Scale

Ratings of:

A Midwinter's Tail

Overall Enjoyment

Other Fun Blog Hops to Join in Today

          Brian's Home   Catblogosphere    Feline Friday   Nature Friday    Flashback Friday   Friendship Friday       

I really hope mew enjoy the book as much as I did 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 

Follow me at angry_amber_badtemperedkitty

& @BionicBasil® on Instacat

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**FELINE FICTION FIX** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #286 featuring **Final Catcall** by Sofie Kelly PLUS Friendly Fill-Ins

Hello meautiful library guests 

and 

Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ 

Thank mew for joining me in the stacks today. And OH MY COD! I can't believe that happened!!!

I must apologise for the P.A. not posting my book review last week. Seriously I can't catch my breath about it. Not only did she have the nerve to go away, but the bigger issue, she claimed, was the intermittent wifi where she was staying.

  OH MY FLUFFING GOODNIGHT!

Let me tell mew, I have severely roasted her since she returned and have made her sign a new contract that clearly states failure to post for me on time will result in copious amounts of Amazon Gift Cards and Audible Credits to a value I can't disclose on the blog. But just know it's up there and will provide me with several more stacks for the library.

And the moral of the story is, don't not post for Head Librarian! MOL 

Also, on another note, those of mew who are using Blogger, have mew noticed some new changes in the last few weeks such as:

Photo resizing issues

Placing links into text issues

Changing the colour of the link text issues

It's a bit weird, so if the text links in today's post are different colours, that's because Blogger won't let me change them, and I can't find any info to sort these new issues! 

Anyhoo, what books have mew been reading this week?

Apart from this week's top pick, I've also reread (R.R.) since my last review:

Fool Moon by Jim Butcher - Harry Dresden BK 2 - (R.R.)

Grave Peril by Jim Butcher - Harry Dresden BK 3 - (R.R.)

Summer Knight by Jim Butcher - Harry Dresden BK 4 - (R.R.)

Death Masks by Jim Butcher - Harry Dresden BK 5 - (R.R.)

Blood Rites by Jim Butcher - Harry Dresden BK 6 - (R.R.)

Yep, it's been a bit of Dresden-Fest! MOL

Today the P.A. is also joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.

1. ______________ is a quality of mine that I am proud of.

2. ___________________ is a quality of mine I would like to change.

3. Though I find _________ boring, _________ really interests me.

4. Believe it or not, I deal with _________ on a regular basis.

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

1. Cat writing/books is a quality of mine that I am proud of.

2. Non-cat writing/books is a quality of mine I would like to change. I would like to do more; however, some days, I just feel too tired or uninspired.

3. Though I find mainstream TV boring, some documentaries really interest me.

4. Believe it or not, I deal with _______ on a regular basis. I have no clue what to write here, other than I deal with lots of cats with immensely different personalities on a highly regular basis! LOL 

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

Mewton-Clawson Library Copy

Final Catcall

A Magical Cats Mystery Book 5

by

Sofie Kelly

       Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:      

Small-town librarian Kathleen Paulson gets plenty of entertainment from her extraordinary cats, Owen and Hercules. With her sort-of boyfriend Marcus calling it quits and her ex-boyfriend Andrew showing up out of the blue, Kathleen has more than enough drama to deal with, and that's before a local theatre festival relocates to Mayville Heights. Now the town is buzzing with theatre folk and many of them have their own private dramas with the director.

A couple of months ago I rediscovered this pawesome series, and I'm now on a mission to review the entire Magical Cats Mystery series before the end of the year.

Here are my previous reviews:

Curiosity Thrilled The Cat ~ Book 1

Sleight of Paw ~ Book 2 

Copycat Killing ~ Book 3

Cat Trick ~ Book 4

The Cats Came Back ~ Book 10

Final Catcall by Sofie Kelly is the fifth delightful and immersive addition to the Magical Cats Mystery series. Set in the picturesque town of Mayville Heights, the book follows librarian Kathleen Paulson as she finds herself embroiled in a web of drama and mystery. With her beloved magical cats, Owen and Hercules, at her side, Kathleen faces romantic upheaval as her sort-of boyfriend Marcus ends their relationship, while her ex-boyfriend Andrew makes a surprising return. Against this personal backdrop, the town becomes abuzz with the arrival of a local theatre festival, bringing a host of colourful characters and their accompanying dramas to Mayville Heights. As the festival unfolds, tensions rise, and the director is found shot to death by the marina, leaving behind evidence of fraud and blackmail. Suddenly, the quaint town is rife with suspicion and resentment, and Kathleen finds herself at the centre of the unfolding events. Sofie Kelly masterfully builds the narrative with intricate layers of intrigue, crafting a compelling storyline that keeps mew eagerly turning the pages. The author's attention to detail brings Mayville Heights to life, and mew will find yourselves absorbed in the charming setting and the diverse personalities that populate the town. Through skilful storytelling, the plot seamlessly intertwines the personal lives of the characters with the central mystery, creating a rich tapestry of relationships, secrets, and unexpected twists. Final Catcall is a captivating and engrossing cozy cat mystery that will transport mew into a world filled with feline charm, small-town allure, and riveting suspense as the latest crime is solved.

Another Totally Top Paw Read

and

A furbulous addition to this wonderpurr series. That's six down, ten to go! MOL

Paperback: 336 pages

Audiobook: 8 hours 47 mins

My Rating Scale

Ratings of:

Final Catcall

Overall Enjoyment

Other Fun Blog Hops to Join in Today

          Brian's Home   Catblogosphere    Feline Friday   Nature Friday    Flashback Friday   Friendship Friday       

I really hope mew enjoy the book as much as I did 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 

Follow me at angry_amber_badtemperedkitty

& @BionicBasil® on Instacat

Don't furget to subscribe and never miss another review! 

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