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| Guppy Book of the Month |
Welcome to the next 'Guppy Book of the Month' post! I'm very excited about highlighting the books that I'll be receiving as part of my special Live Auction win at Malice Domestic 30. Each time I receive a book, I'll tell a bit about it and also a bit about the author. No promises as to when I'll get it read and my thoughts shared, but if it looks great to you, check it out at your local library or bookstore. Some of these books will be debuts and some will be from authors already established.
5th in the Food Lovers' Village Mystery Series
When Merrily goes missing and her boss discovers he's been robbed, fingers point to Merrily—until she's found dead, a string of lights around her neck. The clues and danger snowball from there. Can Erin nab the killer—and keep herself in one piece—in time for a special Christmas Eve?
Includes delicious recipes!
Leslie is an attorney who practiced in Seattle before returning to her native Montana to live and write mysteries and be a part-time lawyer. She's the author of both the Food Lovers' Village series, set in Montana, and the Spice Shop series, set at Seattle's wonderful Pike Place Market. Leslie is very involved in the Sisters in Crime organization and was one of the founding members of the Guppy Chapter. The first Food Lovers' Village book is Death Al Dente. And the first Spice Shop book is Assault and Pepper. That series now has 3 books. Leslie is also involved in the blog Mystery Lovers Kitchen, where a reader can pick up all kinds of wonderful recipes from several authors.
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I was excited to meet Leslie at the Malice book convention a few weeks ago. Both her series are ones that I want to try. We chatted a bit about my 'Guppy' prize win and I told her that I was planning on sharing the books I received with our mystery book group. She sent extra bookmarks and recipe cards for them - wasn't that kind? Thanks for everything, Leslie! Good luck with your writing and I can't wait to visit Montana and Seattle (which I love) in your books!
Wow, Leslie is has a full plate! Lawyer, author, foodie. :) Love the title Assault and Pepper--makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteI know. That title is quite clever. And, yes, she does have a full plate.
DeleteWhat kind of foodie would I be without a full plate?! I'll confess, the editors at Penguin came up with that title, and since the main character's name is Pepper, it's obviously perfect!
DeleteAnd thank you, Kay, for the shout out! It was a delight to meet you and chat at Malice.
Wow, nice book! I've read-- and reviewed on another blog-- her first two Spice Shop mysteries which I enjoyed. I also read the first of Food Village series, but I enjoyed the Spice Shop books better because I loved the Seattle location.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun feature to view the stash you acquired at your convention :)
I bet your blog was where I read about them, Rita. Yes, that Seattle location is definitely a winner.
DeleteThanks, Rita! Delighted to say that there is a 3d Spice Shop mystery, Killing Thyme, and I'm just finishing up the 4th, Chai Another Day (May, 2019).
DeleteWhat a brilliant concept to have recipes in the book - I hope you enjoy this one when you get around to it.
ReplyDeleteI do too, Cleo. I've seen some of this author's recipes on the blog where she is a contributor - yummy!
DeleteThanks, Kay and Cleo! The blog Kay mentioned is www.MysteryLoversKitchen.com, where 9 cozy mystery authors cook up crime and recipes. Pop over and get hungry!
DeleteGosh, it sounds much darker than the title and cover suggest! Please don't tell me we're already heading towards Christmas season - I'm melting in a heatwave at the moment...!
ReplyDeleteMaybe a few snow flurries on the page will help you cool down!
DeleteYes, I agree. I have a policy to 'read cold books in summer'. Plus it doesn't mean you actually have to shop or anything. LOL
DeleteWhat a fun prize to win! Thanks for the review of this book. Love to hear about all the good work that a fellow "sistah" in crime is up to! :)
ReplyDeleteSisters rock!
DeleteThey do indeed rock! And, yes, it's kind of the best prize ever, plus I got to contribute to such a great cause. It was a win-win for me.
DeleteWOW! This is wonderful! I am so thrilled to see this--and Kay, you are amazing!
ReplyDeleteHank, thank you so much for bringing that wonderful prize to the auction. I'm so happy that I won it and am excited to share the books!
DeleteI have found some great recipes in books. What is the "Guppy Chapter" or what does it signify?
ReplyDeleteGayle, if you look back at my post (link above for Live Auction win at Malice), I explain about the 'Guppies'. They are a chapter of the 'Sisters in Crime' organization - 'Great Unpublished Writers' or they once were and now are published.
DeleteThe two locales for Budewitz's series are so different. And two vocations, attorney and author. I know people do it but I don't know how. This does sound a bit darker than one would expect.
ReplyDeleteI think Leslie has lived in both places and so she's able to write about both of them from that perspective. And, yes, very busy.
DeleteKay, this is wonderful! I can't wait to send you my book. Thanks so much for the support. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteEllen - thanks so much for the kind words! I look forward to talking about your series!
DeleteWhat a great book to get! I read the previous book in this series and absolutely loved it - which is good because I have at least 6 books by Budewitz hiding in the piles around here! This one sounds like a great read!
ReplyDeleteKatherine, glad this series is a favorite of yours. Yes, I was very pleased to receive it. I'll let you know how it goes for me when I get a chance to read it. I know you won't run out of books in the meantime. LOL
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