This was my first Cookbook Nook Mystery and I don't think it will be my last. The characters were engaging and the story had a nice rhythm to it, plus who doesn't like a book that gives you ideas about other books. Jenna, our head bookworm and intrepid sleuth makes for a great main character complete with fun friends and an adoring boyfriend plus the supportive family member. I do like a good renaissance festival but could have done without quiet so much Regency-speak. I was not able to figure out the why but the who came to me sooner than later. This series could easily educate as well as entertain on a variety of subjects and hopefully one with be wine related as they are in wine country and have already introduced the Baldini Vineyards and Hurricane Vineyards.
Shelved Under Murder by Victoria Gilbert
The brilliant combination of art and literature. Amy Webber, Library Director and art aficionado is at it again in this second installment. This time she has to have faith in her family and herself. She had a talented/gifted artist of an uncle who may have been dealing in something a little less authentic and a little more sketchy. So while balancing job, family, oh and did I mention her talented/artistic boyfriend, Richard dancer/choreographer supreme who only has eyes for Amy. It will take more than the Dewey Decimal system to put this mystery to rest and to find out who murdered the local esteemed artist and if it some how involves Amy's long deceased Uncle. The characters were expertly created and while I knew something was amiss I wasn't sure as to the whole why. I love it when it's a happy ending all the way around!
