Death in the Stacks
- Author: Jenn McKinlay
- Publisher: Berkley
- Print Length: 301 pages
- Release Date: November 14, 2017
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- Genre: Cozy
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Book Summary
In the latest Library Lover’s Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Better Late Than Never, the library’s big fund-raiser leaves director Lindsey Norris booked for trouble . . .
Lindsey Norris and her staff are gearing up for the Briar Creek Library’s annual Dinner in the Stacks fund-raiser. The night of dinner and dancing is not only a booklover’s dream—it’s the library’s biggest moneymaker of the year. But instead of raising funds, the new library board president is busy raising a stink and making the staff miserable.
Although Olive Boyle acts like a storybook villain, Lindsey is determined to work with her and make the event a success. But when Olive publicly threatens the library’s newest hire, Paula, Lindsey cracks like an old book spine and throws Olive out of the library.
The night of the fund-raiser, Lindsey dreads another altercation with Olive—but instead finds Paula crouched over Olive’s dead body. Paula may have secrets, but Lindsey and the rest of the crafternooners know she’s not the one who took Olive out of circulation. As the plot thickens, Lindsey must catch the real killer before the book closes on Paula’s future . . .
Jenn is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of several mystery and romantic comedy series. She lives in sunny Arizona in a house that is overrun with kids, pets, and her husband's guitars.
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Book Review by Bree Herron
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I don’t like to speak of the dead usually, but Olive did steal the show in the worst way possible. She was a character that I disliked very much. I think that made this perfect. She was an extremely flawed and broken character, designed to make the reader say “off with her head” well, I am sure that’s what would had happen if she had pulled a Marie Antoinette. When she tried to making Lindsay look bad and Robbie asked if it was a roast, I about died with envisioning this scene.
I also really loved how the visiting characters came to the Dinner in the Stacks. This was like fan girl overload for me. I squealed loudly with joy. I thought that Lindsey handled everything with such a calm manner, seriously she makes solving mysteries seem easy. And the way she worked with her friends to think out the reason why, and who was very well done.
Finally, this author really knows how to write humor into scenes. I found myself laughing out loud many times through this book. It was pun filled fun.
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This book seems to cover most of my passions… & I love Jenn’s writing so win/win!
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Sounds like a MUST read to me! I love the series and I’m sure I won’t be disappointed!
Having been a librarian for many years, I enjoy the setting. Thanks for the opportunity.
This sounds great–I’d love to read it! [email protected]
Love Jenn’s writing style and cannot wait to read this installment!
I like the Lindsey character, so this book will be fun to read!
I just love Jenn McKinlay’s A Library Lover’s Mystery series. Thank you for your review. I have moved Death in the Stacks to the top of my TBR pile! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
I just love Jenn McKinlay’s A Library Lover’s Mystery series. I liked your review of Death in the Stacks. I have moved this cozy to the top of my TBR pile! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
How can you not love a book that’s about a library mystery? I know I can’t!
Thank you for the review, which I really loved reading especially the enjoyed moments, and for the chance to win a copy.
I’m anxious to read this book. Thanks for the great review!
Library mystery! Sounds like fun. I am looking forward to this book.
I love the Library Lover’s Mysteries, they are so well written and enjoyable! Thanks for featuring Death in the Stacks in your blog and for your review and giveaway ~
The Library Lovers Mysteries series is my favorite of Jenn’s books, and I can’t wait to dive into this one!
So excited to see a new library mystery from Jenn! Just love her books. Icing on the cake to have the cupcake and hat shop series characters dropping in to help the crafternooners
Please keep this series going! Us librarians love them!
I love this series and can’t wait to read it. I am always so excited when Jenn has a new book coming out. This is a wonderful series.
I would love to read this book! Thank you for the generous giveaway! I love the Library Lovers series and am anxious to read this!
I love Jenn McKinley’s books. I especially like that the series are intertwined in “Death in the Stacks”. I’m really looking forward to reading the book.
I love this series. Always happy to see a new one
I haven’t read “Death in the Stacks” yet, but I love library mysteries and laughing.
This sounds like a great read. Thanks for your review! [email protected]
I have pre order the kindle version, but I WANT THIS BOOK!
This series one of my favorites!
I can’t wait to read this book!!! I love all of her series!
I am excited to read this new book by a favorite author. It is a great cover! Thanks