Hi! This is Rachel Malay, director at the Port Library in Beloit. Of course, my listeners know the library has over 25,000 books to choose from, but why not try a cozy type read to fit in with the cozier fall weather? For the next two weeks I’ll be reviewing books considered to be cozy mysteries – mysteries that have an element of domesticity and a focus on the relationships formed within the book instead of just grisly murder.
Many cozy mysteries have food at their center, but this week’s review of Going Through the Notions by debut author Cate Price focuses on Daisy Buchanan and her husband who, as a retired couple, run a sewing accessories and antiques shop in the sleepy hamlet of Sheepsville, Pennsylvania. At a local auction, Daisy has her eye on a few antiques for her shop. And Angus the auctioneer is an old friend, so perhaps bidding will go her way. However, even before the first “sold!” of the day Angus is arrested for bashing in the head of an old drinking buddy. Trouble is, Angus had a few too many the night before and can’t remember a thing. Daisy doesn’t believe Angus could do such a thing, and it’s up to her to stitch together the pieces. The action starts in chapter 1 of this book and doesn’t wrap until the very last page. After the story are some crafting ideas, yard sale tips, and of course a recipe. Cate Price does a great job of creating quirky characters and a fun small town setting. If you like authors Susan Wittig Albert or Laura Childs, be sure to give this title a try.
You can get the book reviewed here and more great titles to watch, read, listen to, or play with at the Port Library at 1718 N. Hersey in Beloit, on the North Campus. This is director Rachel Malay, saying “Thanks for checking us out!”
Going Through the Notions by Cate Price
ISBN: 9780425258798, 293 pages.
Adult Mystery
Many cozy mysteries have food at their center, but this week’s review of Going Through the Notions by debut author Cate Price focuses on Daisy Buchanan and her husband who, as a retired couple, run a sewing accessories and antiques shop in the sleepy hamlet of Sheepsville, Pennsylvania. At a local auction, Daisy has her eye on a few antiques for her shop. And Angus the auctioneer is an old friend, so perhaps bidding will go her way. However, even before the first “sold!” of the day Angus is arrested for bashing in the head of an old drinking buddy. Trouble is, Angus had a few too many the night before and can’t remember a thing. Daisy doesn’t believe Angus could do such a thing, and it’s up to her to stitch together the pieces. The action starts in chapter 1 of this book and doesn’t wrap until the very last page. After the story are some crafting ideas, yard sale tips, and of course a recipe. Cate Price does a great job of creating quirky characters and a fun small town setting. If you like authors Susan Wittig Albert or Laura Childs, be sure to give this title a try.
You can get the book reviewed here and more great titles to watch, read, listen to, or play with at the Port Library at 1718 N. Hersey in Beloit, on the North Campus. This is director Rachel Malay, saying “Thanks for checking us out!”
Going Through the Notions by Cate Price
ISBN: 9780425258798, 293 pages.
Adult Mystery
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