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A wish for winter / by Shipman, Viola,author.; Shipman, Viola.Sugarplum Christmas.;
After being stood-up by a man she connected with at the starting line of an annual 5K "Santa Run," Susan Norcross, a successful bookstore owner in a Michigan lakeside community, is shocked when her grandparents try to help find him by authoring a social media post that goes viral.
Subjects: Chick lit.; Christmas fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Bookstore owners; Grandparents; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Death by caramel macchiato / by Erickson, Alex,author.;
The unique weekend-long event--a combination of a live-action role playing game and a theatrical production--draws competitors from all the neighboring towns, including Pine Hills' own Krissy and Rita. Although the actors, clues, and performances are spread across the community, somehow Krissy's team lands at the one location with an actual body ... Police immediately call-off the competition while they conduct a real murder investigation, but soon it's clear some folks are playing by their own set of rules. So it's up to Krissy and her pals to shuffle through the suspects and draw out the real killer before another player takes their final turn.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Novels.; Bookstores; Coffeehouses; Contests; Murder;
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Death by espresso / by Erickson, Alex.;
Krissy is meeting Vicki's parents at the Pine Hills, Ohio, airport--it's the least she can do as maid of honor, even if her relationship with Mr. and Mrs. Patterson is a bit strained. Besides, her own dad is coming in on the same flight. But there are a few additional arrivals, too. Her father's brought a date--and the Pattersons, both actors, seem to have an entire entourage trailing behind them. Uninvited guests are a headache--especially when one turns out to be, allegedly at least, the most important wedding planner in all the world. Though Vicki and Krissy have already made arrangements for a small, simple party, Vicki's snobby drama queen mother has her own ideas. Cathy the wedding planner is raring to go, possibly energized by the chocolate-covered espresso beans she compulsively munches. But while the caffeine keeps her awake, it doesn't keep her alive--and after Cathy chokes on an espresso bean after being hit in the head, Krissy has to find out who ended her supposedly stellar career...
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Bookstores; Coffeehouses; Weddings; Murder;
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With love from London : a novel / by Jio, Sarah,author.;
"A librarian inherits a bookshop from her estranged mother, leading her halfway across the world on a journey of self-discovery that transcends time and honors the unbreakable bonds of love and family. When librarian Valentina Baker was a teenager, her mother, Eloise, unexpectedly fled to her native London, leaving Val and her father on their own. Now in her thirties and fresh out of a failed marriage, Val feels a nagging disenchantment with her life--and knows she is still heartbroken over her mother's abandonment. In a bittersweet twist of fate, Val receives word that Eloise has passed away, leaving Val her Primrose Hill apartment and the deed to a bookshop Val never knew she'd owned. Though the news is devastating, Val finds herself more determined than ever to discover who her mother truly was. She jets across the Atlantic, departing Seattle for a new life in charming London. Slowly but surely, Val begins to piece together Eloise's life in the UK, falling in love with her pastel-colored flat, cozy neighborhood, and tucked-away storefront. But when she discovers that The Book Garden is in danger of going under, Val must work with its eccentric staff to get it in working order. In the process, she learns more about Eloise than she ever thought possible. And as Val races to save the shop, Eloise's own story unfolds, leading both mother and daughter to unearth revelatory truths"--
Subjects: Chick lit.; Psychological fiction.; Bookstores; Mothers and daughters;
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The last bookshop in London : a novel of World War II / by Martin, Madeline,author.;
Inspired by the true WWII history of the only bookshop to survive the Blitz, 'The Last Bookshop in London' is a sweeping story of wartime loss, romance, and the enduring power of literature. A Dewey Diva Pick.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Bookstores; World War, 1939-1945;
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Peril on the page / by Loudon, Margaret.;
"Penelope Parish is ready to close the book on her amateur sleuthing--from now on, The Open Book's writer-in-residence will be sticking to villains of the fictional variety while she puts the final touches on her new novel. But when an author is murdered inside the bookshop, all of Upper Chumley-on-Stoke goes on high alert. Now it's up to Pen and the quirky citizens of Chumley to stop a killer and protect the charming British town she's begun to call home"--
Subjects: Cozy mysteries.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Women novelists; Americans; Bookstores; Murder;
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Vows and villainy / by Penney, Elizabeth,author.;
It's wedding season in Cambridge, and Molly Kimball is thrilled that it's almost time for her best friend's special day. With the help of her boyfriend Kieran Scott, she is determined to be the best maid of honor for Daisy and Tim. Daisy's heart is set upon a Shakespeare-themed wedding to be held at Hazelhurst House, Kieran's family's home. The Scotts are also hosting a Shakespeare troupe for the summer, and the actors have kindly agreed to be part of the festivities. But all goes awry with the discovery of Sir Nigel Peck, a famous actor with a checkered past and present-day misdeeds, floating dead in the moat with flowers strewn around him, à la Ophelia. When Kieran's brother Alan becomes a top suspect, Molly and company must investigate to uncover the ugly truth behind this picturesque scene ... before more bodies pile up. Can Molly solve the murder before Daisy and Tim say "I do"?
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Novels.; Actors; Bookstore owners; Murder; Suspects (Criminal investigation); Weddings;
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Madrigals and mayhem / by Penney, Elizabeth,author.;
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Novels.; Christmas stories.; Bookstore owners; Inheritance and succession; Manuscripts; Murder;
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The second story bookshop / by Hunter, Denise,1968-author.;
"She inherits the bookshop of her dreams ... But she has to run it with the ex she vowed never to speak with again"--
Subjects: Christian fiction.; Religious fiction.; Novels.; Bookstore owners; Bookstores; First loves; Inheritance and succession; Man-woman relationships;
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The Book Haters' Book Club / by Anthony, Gretchen,author.;
All it takes is the right book to turn a Book Hater into a Book Lover. That was Elliott's belief and the reason why he started The Book Haters' Book Club, a newsletter of reading recommendations for the self-proclaimed "nonreader." As the beloved co-owner of Over the Rainbow Bookstore, Elliott's passion and gift was recommending books to customers. Now, after his sudden death, his grief-ridden business partner, Irma, has agreed to sell Over the Rainbow to a developer who will turn the cozy bookstore into high-rise condos. But others won't give up the bookstore without a fight. When Irma breaks the news to her daughters, Bree and Laney, and Elliott's romantic partner, Thom, they are aghast. Over the Rainbow has been Bree and Laney's sanctuary since childhood, and Thom would do anything to preserve Elliott's legacy. Together, Thom, Bree and Laney conspire to save the bookstore, even if it takes some snooping, gossip and minor sabotage.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Books and reading; Bookstores; Gentrification;
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