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Lindsey and her staff are getting ready for their annual fundraiser - a night of dinner and dancing in the library. It's supposed to be a magical night - and it would be in her board president wasn't trying to insult everyone.My Thoughts: I love this series and I loved this book even more because of the crossover with characters from other books series by the same author. It was charming to see everyone in the small Connecticut town. I loved seeing old friends. I really enjoyed the mystery here - with Olive's terrible personality there were many suspects. The personal lives of the sleuths are also great - I love seeing where Lindsey lands. I also really like Emma and Robbie together. Another fantastic chapter in the series! Can't wait for the next book.
Olive Boyle just took over as the library board president. She has a talent for making everyone's life miserable. She's threated the library, Lindsey's job, and spoke ill of Paula. After the dinner, her body's discovered in the stacks with Paula leaning over it.
Lindsey knows that Paula didn't kill Olive, even if she does have a secret past. While Lindsey vowed not to investigate, she's reluctantly pulled back in; she must figure out who murdered Olive before things for the library turn really bad.
Much to the dismay of Miss Cole, Lindsey decides to host an Amnesty Day at the library. People are returning tons of books. When a copy of Catcher in the Rye turns up after twenty years, the staff is pleased with the condition - until Miss Cole realizes who checked out the book.My Thoughts: I loved this book - for the library scenes, for the Nancy Drew mention, for the Cupcake series shout out, for the friendships, and for the romance. I love the characters in this book series, especially the library workers. They complete the series for me. I loved the plot line of a twenty year old book reopening a murder case. I love how Lindsey searched for clues with the help of Robbie. I loved meeting the high school librarian (and her flirtation). I loved the moments between Lindsey and Sully. This series is always entertaining and enjoyable reads. I can't wait for the next one.
It was checked out by a local teacher - on the day of her murder twenty years ago. More than a little curious, Lindsey takes the book the police, wondering if the clue can help solve a cold case. She's not above asking questions and sniffing out answers.
But could twenty years be too late? Or is the returning of the book proof that the murderer is back in town?
Library Recommendation: A must have series for all cozy collections.
On her way to an island to deliver library books to two isolated brothers takes a deadly turn. When Stuart fails to meet them on the dock, Lindsey and Sully get nervous. They make their way to the house - avoiding all the booby traps.My Thoughts: I love this series - for the inside look at libraries, library co-workers, and love of books.
In the house, they discover one brother missing and one brother murdered.
There's not much evidence, but it points to Stuart. Lindsey knows that he wouldn't kill his brother, but with him missing, he looks guilty. Lindsey hopes to find him and uncover the truth before it's too late for both brothers.
Final Thoughts: A perfect story for this series full of danger, suspicion, friendship, and romance.
Lindsey's brother shows up unexpectedly at her library. He asks her if he can nap on the sofa. She agrees and leaves him be until the end of her crafternoon book club. When she returns to check on him, she discovers her brother missing and a man dead on the floor.My Thoughts: I really loves this library mystery series, especially the scenes in the library - both the interactions with her coworkers and with the patrons. I love the loyal friendships that Lindsey's found in this small town - even if they start taking sides about her love life. The love triangle she finds herself in the middle of becomes an area for humor as two men battle for her affections and try to one up each other. I liked meeting Jack - it's funny that danger runs in the family. I liked the strength of their bond. I love the idea of the crafternoons - book discussion and crafts. A great addition to the series set in a charming town full of great friendships, readers, and a spark of romance.
She's not sure what's going on, but until she knows her brother's safe, she's not about to share all her knowledge with the police. Lindsey doesn't want Jack becoming the prime suspect in a murder. She's also not giving up until she knows the truth about his whereabouts and how he's connected with the dead man in the library.
In the sleepy little town of Briar Creek, the community theater season is just getting underway and the whole town has fallen under the spell. Violet's hosting auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream and everyone wants to be a part of it - everyone except Lindsey.My Thoughts: I love this series and this addition was charming. I loved seeing more of the community and the members outside the library (even though I love the library setting). I loved seeing another side of the Lemon and several of the other community members as they auditioned for roles. I saw one twist coming, but never saw the second twist coming. The second twist will make life very interesting for Lindsey in the next book and I'm quite looking forward to seeing how it all plays out.
She has no desire to be on stage, but she doesn't mind lending a hand in the costuming department. Being one the stage-hands, she doesn't miss any of the disasters that happen. It's clear someone doesn't want to the show to go on - and ever more clear that someone's out to get Robbie Vine (a professional actor).
Robbie's taken an interest in Lindsey and she's not sure how she feels about that. She certainly doesn't want him to die and with all the accidents happening around him, she's keeping an eye on him. Could someone want him dead?"
Pirate fever has taken hold of the small town of Briar Creek, Connecticut. A salvage company wants to search Ruby Island. The company is in possession of a map, which they believe will lead them to the treasure of Captain Kid.
During the excavation of the island, Trudi (a local) ends up at the bottom of the hole, murdered. She was seen fighting with Milton outside the library on more than one occasion.
To make matters worse, Lindsey's neighbor signed up to work on the dig. Lindsey helps look into the murder to clear her friends, whom she doesn't believe for a moment would resort to murder.
Lindsay moved libraries. She's now working with a friend of hers from library school. Beth's been working as a Children's Librarian. She's known throughout the state.
