Some Cozy Mysteries to check out: Read or Alive, Deadly Vows, Deadly Ride #BookReview #Audiobook #CozyMystery

August was cozy mystery here at Carla Loves to Read and I spent some time catching up on some series that I had fallen behind on. I will say that although I enjoyed these books, they were not as exciting as I had hoped. They had good mysteries, but I missed the quirkiness I normally enjoy in a cozy mystery. I listened to all of these books using Hoopla through my local library.

It’s Cozy Mystery Month on Carla Loves To Read: The Cider Shop Rules, Tilling the Truth, Fatal Fiction #BookReview #Audiobook

September is cozy mystery month here at Carla Loves To Read. I am also participating in Read a Series in a Month challenge over on Because Reading. I am working on two series, A Garden Shop Mystery (1 more to go) and Deadly Edits (2 more to go). Here are three cozies I read this past week, 2 to fulfill the challenge.

Mini-Reviews of Audiobooks: Waisted, The Stranger Diaries #BookReview #Audiobook

I have had these two books on my TBR since 2019. I am trying to catch up on reviews, so will be posting some mini-reviews. Both of these books were originally provided to me by the publishers upon request. The rating and opinions shared are my own.

Waisted by Randy Susan Meyers, Narrated by Robin Eller and Amanda Ronconi

Published May 21st 2019 by Simon Schuster Audio, Atria Books

4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cozy Mystery Reviews: Lemon Drop Dead, Pruning the Dead, Killer in the Carriage House, The Secret Staircase #BookReview #AudiobookReview

In September, I hope to read many of the cozy mystery series that I have started and not finished. As well, it is Finish a Series in a Month challenge, so I am hoping to read all four books in the Garden Squad Mystery. Here are the first four reviews for my month of cozies.

Two Cozy Mysteries: See Something, Theater Nights Are Murder #BookReview #AudiobookReview @TantorAudio

See Something (Witch City Mystery, #11) by Carol J. Perry, C.S.E Cooney (Narrator)

Published May 25th 2021 by Tantor Audio, Kensington Publishing

4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Throwback Thursday (August 5, 2021)

Throwback Thursday meme was originally hosted by Renee@It’s Book Talk, but it seems that Renee is no longer active in the blogging community. It is a way to share some of your old favorites as well as sharing books that you’re FINALLY getting around to reading that were published over a year ago. You know, the ones waiting patiently on your TBR list while you continue to pile more titles on top of them! These older books are usually much easier than new releases to get a hold of at libraries and elsewhere. If you have your own Throwback Thursday recommendation feel free to jump on board.

RomCom Entertainment: The Soulmate Equation, No-One Ever Has Sex on Holiday #BookReview #AudiobookReview

The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren, Patti Murin (Narrator)

Published May 18th 2021 by Simon & Schuster Audio, Gallery Books

9 hours, 39 minutes

4 Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐

Three Animal Stories, Narrated by the Animals: Mac on a Hot Tin Roof, What a Dog Knows and Frankie and Amelia #BookReview #20BooksofSummer2021

I really enjoy stories that feature animals as main characters and these three did not disappoint. I enjoyed all of them, even though they were all very different. All of these books were provided by the publisher at one time. The rating and opinions shared are my own.

Sweet Romance to Read on a Hot, Summer Day: Bookshop By The Sea, Once Upon a Royal Summer, Met Her Match #AudiobookReviews #20BooksofSummer21

Over the last two weeks, we have had hot and humid days here in Southern Ontario. Because of that, I have spent a lot of time floating in the pool, working in the garden or relaxing in the shade. Sweet romance is perfect for my mood, so I listened to these three stories. All were enjoyable, and just what I was looking for.