Welcome to Litsy!

Last weekend's book haul while Christmas shopping - whoopsies ✌️ Tagged book is a signed special edition 😊

The mystery is entertaining but the characters, including the cat, are really the best part.

New series with a new murder solving team. As others stated the back and forth between very different and new main characters was a bit confusing initially, but the narrative soon evened out and the short snappy chapters propelled the story forward. With an engaging cast and the knowledge that Steve and Amy could drive to Cooper‘s Chase and meet the TMC gang it earned a 4 of 5 ⭐️ rating from me.

Richard Osman‘s thriller (the first in a new series) couples jet-setting action, wry observations - particularly about ageing and dealing with grief - sharp one-liners and an interesting trio of central characters. However for me, neither Rosie nor Amy quite rang true in terms of their characters and the plot - though entertaining - was too easy to guess. That said there‘s a lot of potential here and I will definitely read the sequel.

Reading with my buddy Stanley this afternoon 😻

I had so much fun reading this one!! My first introduction to Osman‘s writing, I already can‘t wait to dive into his earlier books! While my #bookclub didn‘t love this one as much as I did, I‘m so excited to give a copy to my own much loved, soon-to-be-retired FIL in the hopes that we may go solve murders together! Funny & gripping— though I solved the biggest twist pretty early— I loved scene-stealing Rosie & want the sequel right now!! So fun!!!

Is it a cosy murder mystery? Or a spy thriller? Or a gangster story? To me none of the above. I really like Richard Osman but he needs to stay in one lane. This is all over the place. A few laughs yes but a totally ridiculous plot. I couldn‘t anymore so bailed.

At first this felt literally all over the place since the two MCs weren‘t in the same location and then the plot took them around the world. But once I settled in I liked the story and will definitely read more of the series. Amy and Steve are interesting characters so it will be fun to see what happens next. Nicola Walker‘s narration was great as always. She really adds to the story for me.

It‘s no Thursday Murder Club but it‘s not bad. The characters all felt a little one-dimensional with the same character trait being brought up over and over, which is what made this a so-so for me. It‘s zanier than TMC, which will work for some people but didn‘t pull me in enough to keep going with the series.

#ReadAway2024 #SeriesLove2024

Read as one of my November #Roll100 picks (#8 Any #BOTM) I was sad when I heard Osman was detouring from writing his Thursday Murder Club series to start a new one but I need not have worried, this series has a similar style & humor & I have a feeling it will grow on me even more as it unfolds. As it was I had a blast with Amy, her father-in-law Steve & especially Rosie, a world famous author not just along for ⬇️

#Naturalitsy #LitSolace #HyggeHourReadathon

I was going to spend my #HyggeHour with Trixie Belden but I really wanted to start this one. Accompanied by white chocolate with peppermint chips from Maui.

Tonight‘s mood is mellow & a little sleepy. Gearing up for another busy week & a trip to Kauai for the day tomorrow to finish up helping with benefits open enrollment. It makes for long days-but it‘s a good way to meet people & see our branches.

The humor, detail, knowledge, and character development are similar to the Thursday Murder Club series. I like the duo of Amy & her father in law. A bit like Only Murders in the Building, but with people more familiar with investigating & the seedier parts of life.

You know, I really don't much care about the plots (although they are pretty good) in his books, I'm too busy enjoying the characters who are always quirky, complex and funny in one way or another. And, a cat called Trouble.

Looking forward to book 2!

A marvelous time. If you love the Thursday Murder Club books and enjoyed Killers of a Certain Age, I think you'll love this. Rosie is a treasure, I want to hug Steve, I am not chill enough to hang out with Amy, though I hope she gets more time with her husband soon. I definitely want to see more of the quiz club crowd. Now eagerly anticipating the next entry in this series, as well. 😊 1/?

I had fun reading this!
There was initially far too many characters for me to keep up with but it did all fall into place nicely. I loved the relationship between Amy and Steve but the absolute highlight of the entire book was Rosie! I just want to sit on a private jet with Rosie drinking Guinness and Tequila 🤣

Great fun! If you love the Thursday Murder Club series, you‘ll find new characters to love here with Osman‘s trademark wit and whimsy. Some parts were a touch slow for me but mostly I found myself eager to keep riding the subway so I could continue the audiobook (which is saying a lot for me, lol) ☺️

Addictive! Highly enjoyable and fun and clever. Amazing fast paced, mystery filled with a new cast of likable characters and great writing.

1. Sunsets because I grew up on the west coast of Florida!
2. Bumbling assassins, mystery

Thanks for the tag @Eggs
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I love #Audible :)

#OctoberReCap

I skipped the last two months of #BOTM and I really wanted this add-on! This month‘s selections didn‘t thrill me but I chose the sweet, whimsical one. Seems like a curl up with a cup of tea on a snowy day type of book.

This makes me so happy!!!!

Just got home from my first ever book club meeting and I had a blast! I appreciate that it‘s held at a local brewery (I love having a little liquid courage in unfamiliar group settings). Being able to talk and listen with other people was so much fun! It‘s one thing to talk with another reader and be like, “I liked this book!” But another to actually have the space to be, “I liked this book because…”. I‘m making the November meeting a priority 👍

Like everyone else I‘ve read this book now

Amy works as a bodyguard and is protecting the famous author Rosie who a Russian is trying to kill. While on the job, Amy finds out that someone is trying to kill her too. Amy turns to her FIL, who is one of few people she trusts, for help. Who‘s trying to kill Amy?

I loved these characters and am already looking forward to the next book in this series

This is written in Osman‘s hilarious way

Very fun!

#WickedWhispers

I love a good #Mystery but I am having to hold myself back from these two that are at the top of my #TBR until November as they aren‘t on my #HauntedShelf TBR
I chose the tagged book as my #BOTM birthday pick this month as I love the author‘s previous series & Cold As Hell is an ARC & next up in a favorite mystery series.🔎🩶

Obsessed so far! Can‘t stop listening! I‘m about 1/3 through and so happy to be back in Osman‘s (albeit new) world. SO glad I decided to do audiobook rather than wait for the library hold list—the narrator is epic.

Black cat bookmark for the win! This was another hilarious and heartwarming tale from Richard Osman. Loved it and can‘t wait for more!! His sense of humor is just, perfect 😂😂👏🏻👏🏻

Another fantastic cast of characters that I can‘t wait to follow! I snagged this on Audible to keep me company whilst gardening and it did not disappoint. Nicola Walker‘s performance was wonderful. If you like the Thursday Murder Club books, this will probably enjoy this as well.

A new series by Richard Osman? Sign me up! This first book starts strong and definitely makes me want to read the next one. Great characters thrown together under unique circumstances. Funny and clever with an interesting trio of personalities at the core. Looking forward to more.

Possibly my favorite Osman yet (which is saying something). . . . [full review to come]

I'm so excited to start this one!

Low pick. There were too many characters that needed introduction which dragged on.

Will certainly read the next in the series.

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Over the top, ridiculous, and so, so much fun. Took a bit to find its groove, but overall I loved meeting Steve, Amy, and especially Rosie. I will definitely read on to their next adventure when it comes.

But first, a new Thursday Murder Club book coming in 2025 🎉

This author is quickly becoming an automatic buy. Recommendation #Standalone and #TBR for my #HauntedShelf

#HexesAndCrows

@CatsAndBooks

@TexReader
@LibraryBelle
@TheSpineView
@RedXOHearts
@Light_Of_Aether
@Charityann
@PuddleJumper
@Yuki_Onna
@JulieClair
@TripleM80
@DebLovesToRead
@Addison_Reads

= 56 points

#BookScavengerHunt #Animal #HauntedShelf

#HexesAndCrows

@CatsAndBooks

@TexReader
@LibraryBelle
@TheSpineView
@RedXOHearts
@Light_Of_Aether
@Charityann
@PuddleJumper
@Yuki_Onna
@JulieClair
@TripleM80
@DebLovesToRead
@Addison_Reads

= 16 points

What a delight, and the perfect book for me at this time! Murder, mayhem, with a bunch of humor—I found myself laughing out loud throughout the book. Quirky characters in impossible situations, but so very detailed. I did guess part of the reveal at least headway through the book, but it did not take away from the enjoyment.

I‘m upset I‘ve yet to read Osman‘s other series…I need to bump them up my to read list!

I loved it and absolutely flew through it. Osman writes with wit and humour and what is becoming a characteristic style, even in this new series. I really enjoyed getting to know some new characters - as well as all the drama, action and mystery.

How is this for an October grid! All were books I planned to read this month and each ranged from a 4.75⭐️ solid A to a 4⭐️ solid B! Tagged my most anticipated.

5* = Loved It, want to shout out loud about this book! I do/will own/keep a physical copy. A+
4*= I liked it, would love to discuss. Solid B
3*=Meh, no need to discuss. Avg C
2*=Nope D
1*=DNF F

Not yet up there with the ‘other‘ series, but I did enjoy and will definitely give number 2 a go. As with all new series there were a few chapters that were continually introducing new characters and it lost the thread a bit for me.
I do like normal people as superheroes though 😁
#gladstones24

Another cozy murder mystery series by Osman - count me all the way in! I oftentimes suffer from character count overload in a book but never with Osman. Every character introduced to this story was fun to read and I didn‘t even have a firm grasp on all their roles by stories end. I can‘t wait for this series to continue.

I absolutely love The Thursday Murder Club series so I had very high expectations for this and Osman did not disappoint.

@wideeyedreader and I flew through it for October‘s Mother-Daughter Murder Mystery Book Club. Can‘t wait to read the next one!

You can live with unhappiness, but bitterness will kill you.

Richard Osman is the first author that I‘ve loved so much that I need to read EVERY book he‘s written and this is yet another book of his that I loved! His witty, fast-paced style and likable characters with real humanness & depth continues, even with a new cast of characters for a new series. ❤️ Special shoutout to the cat named Trouble!

This was delightful, character packed new mystery series! Like the author‘s other famous series - Thursday Murder Club - this is very much an opening book, which is introducing a big cast of characters. It can be a lot at times, so it took me a while to know who was whom. The mystery was a madcap adventure and our main characters are delightful. I look forward to the next book in the series! 4⭐️

I ended up liking this book, although I think if I were friends with someone like Rosie that she‘d make me tired. She‘s on all the time! No down time at all. Because this is a start to a new series, Osman spends a lot of time on setup, making the ending a bit rushed. I‘ll definitely read the next one. #audiowalk

The COVID and flu vaccines actually made me sick, so I haven‘t been able to walk for a few days. I finally was able to get out today, and it was so nice. I‘m liking this book better than I did when I first started it, but there are a couple of characters that just make me tired. #audiowalk

A quick, fun read. Not as strong as the Thursday Murder Club series, but entertaining nonetheless.

I enjoyed Osman‘s newest mystery, and actually much more than I thought I would considering how much I love his first series. But the reasons I love those books popped up in this book also; his characters are fun, the dialogue is witty, and the plot is just the right balance between humourous and somber. I‘ll definitely keep reading more from Amy, Steve and hopefully Rosie!

I switched Death in Le Jardin to my nighttime book and started this one as my #audiowalk book. I immediately got into The Thursday Murder Club books; this start to a new series, not so much. It‘s taken much longer to even straighten out who the characters are and their relationships with each other. Now that I‘ve solved that problem, I may like it better.

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