Tea You at the Altar, by Rebecca Thorne
Third book in the series that started with You Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea. Sweet, comfortable story with some high stakes that never result in too much tension. Perfect book to read when anxiety is creeping up on you.
The Final Problem, by Arturo Pérez-Reverte
A mystery set in the 1960s on a remote Greek island hotel that is isolated by a storm. Famous for playing Sherlock Holmes in movies, British actor Basil is recruited to look into the apparent suicide of one of the hotel guests. When another guest is murdered, it becomes apparent that someone is playing Moriarity to Basil’s Sherlock. Great mystery where the line between fact and fiction is blurred.
The Talisman Ring, by Georgette Heyer
So. I had a major setback in April and began listening to more Heyer books. Basically on repeat because I too stressed out for anything that might cause me to feel more tension. This book is a blast to listen to with its reluctant swash-buckling hero and heroine whose sense of humor is adorable.
Cotillion, by Georgette Heyer
Definitely in my top three favorites. I will always love the story of Freddie and Kitty.
How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates, by Shailee Thompson
Hilarious. Slasher horror rom com. What starts as a round of speed dating becomes the epicenter of serial killer’s latest killing spree. Good thing horror expert Jamie is there to help everyone navigate the nightmare. Too bad that the killer seems to be focused on her. My fellow booksellers were all reading this at the same time and all loved it. I couldn’t resist reading it too and also loved it.
Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter, by Heather Fawcett
This is such a sweet story. It’s by the author of the Emily Wilde fairy series, which I loved. Agnes rescues cats in a Montreal where sorcerers often battle each other in the streets. When she moves into a new store front, she finds herself caught up in the middle of a pitched battle between her landlord, considered the most evil sorcerer in the world, and his sister, who really is. Even with the high stakes and tension, this is still a cozy story with lots of personable cats.
The Quiet Gentleman, by Georgette Heyer
Another stressless listen. This was my first Heyer and it will always be one of my favorites.
Wolf Worm, by T. Kingfisher
You would think that a horror novel would be too stressful for me right now, but T. Kingfisher’s brand of cozy horror hit perfectly. It’s 1899 and Sonia Wilson is a botanical illustrator without a job. She takes a position at a grand house in rural North Carolina and is immediately thrown into a suspicious situation. Leaning heavily towards Southern Gothic, this is an awesome gross-out story.
Friday's Child, by Georgette Heyer
This will always be one of my beloved if for no other reason that the whole “Nemesis” passage. Hilarious. During April, I actually relistened to a whole bunch more Heyer, but the four I have listed, I have reread in awhile, so thought I could safely add them to my completed reading list.
Third book in the series that started with You Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea. Sweet, comfortable story with some high stakes that never result in too much tension. Perfect book to read when anxiety is creeping up on you.
The Final Problem, by Arturo Pérez-Reverte
A mystery set in the 1960s on a remote Greek island hotel that is isolated by a storm. Famous for playing Sherlock Holmes in movies, British actor Basil is recruited to look into the apparent suicide of one of the hotel guests. When another guest is murdered, it becomes apparent that someone is playing Moriarity to Basil’s Sherlock. Great mystery where the line between fact and fiction is blurred.
The Talisman Ring, by Georgette Heyer
So. I had a major setback in April and began listening to more Heyer books. Basically on repeat because I too stressed out for anything that might cause me to feel more tension. This book is a blast to listen to with its reluctant swash-buckling hero and heroine whose sense of humor is adorable.
Cotillion, by Georgette Heyer
Definitely in my top three favorites. I will always love the story of Freddie and Kitty.
How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates, by Shailee Thompson
Hilarious. Slasher horror rom com. What starts as a round of speed dating becomes the epicenter of serial killer’s latest killing spree. Good thing horror expert Jamie is there to help everyone navigate the nightmare. Too bad that the killer seems to be focused on her. My fellow booksellers were all reading this at the same time and all loved it. I couldn’t resist reading it too and also loved it.
Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter, by Heather Fawcett
This is such a sweet story. It’s by the author of the Emily Wilde fairy series, which I loved. Agnes rescues cats in a Montreal where sorcerers often battle each other in the streets. When she moves into a new store front, she finds herself caught up in the middle of a pitched battle between her landlord, considered the most evil sorcerer in the world, and his sister, who really is. Even with the high stakes and tension, this is still a cozy story with lots of personable cats.
The Quiet Gentleman, by Georgette Heyer
Another stressless listen. This was my first Heyer and it will always be one of my favorites.
Wolf Worm, by T. Kingfisher
You would think that a horror novel would be too stressful for me right now, but T. Kingfisher’s brand of cozy horror hit perfectly. It’s 1899 and Sonia Wilson is a botanical illustrator without a job. She takes a position at a grand house in rural North Carolina and is immediately thrown into a suspicious situation. Leaning heavily towards Southern Gothic, this is an awesome gross-out story.
Friday's Child, by Georgette Heyer
This will always be one of my beloved if for no other reason that the whole “Nemesis” passage. Hilarious. During April, I actually relistened to a whole bunch more Heyer, but the four I have listed, I have reread in awhile, so thought I could safely add them to my completed reading list.
