Welcome to Litsy!

I hope everyone who wanted to participate was able to enjoy a nice cozy mystery as we head into winter for the #OhCanada read. This is a light discussion on thoughts about the series and/or author.

A reminder that many read different books in the series so no spoilers please.

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January hopefuls…most probably some will go into February, especially as I will be back at work nect Monday.
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I'm not quite as enamoured with Three Pines as so many are, but I always find a Gamache book compelling. And that was certainly the case here, as many threads from the earlier books all get woven together and the picture revealed here (quite dramatically).

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#ChristmasCrimeChallenge “Cozy”
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I believe I understand the appeal but the mix of procedural and cozy in this series just doesn‘t work for me.

The loathsome CC de Poitiers is Three Pines newest resident and its most recent murder victim. Nobody liked her but who killed her during the annual curling event? Chief Inspector Gamache will get to the bottom of it with help from the village‘s residents.

Gamache is a great character and I love the setting of this book (the series). I tend to find that Penny‘s books take a little time to get going but once they do, they‘re usually entertaining and this one was no exception. A vile woman that no one likes is murdered and unraveling the who and why behind the crime will uncover long held secrets and reveal the best and worst of people. Entertaining read.

My planned #AuldLangSpine picks were all readily available in my county library system, so I‘ve been waiting until closer to the end of the year to place my holds. Library hold timing is everything. 😆 I put these three on hold over the weekend, and they‘re on their way! 🎉

Today I'm on the road "home" to Tennessee for Christmas. My husband and I enjoyed listening to Still Life on this drive at Thanksgiving, so we're listening to this second book today. (So fun that the first one takes place at Thanksgiving and, in this one, the action starts on Dec 22.) I'm working on my son's ornament for this year as my husband drives. It's the Ghost of Christmas Present from the Muppets Christmas Carol.

Book 9 is a “hinge point” in the series and takes place at Christmastime. #sundayfunday

“HEARTS ARE BROKEN “
Gamache and his associates visit an art show in Three Pines and not only enjoy art but find another murder.

As talent is reviewed, Gamache finds a killer. Clues lead him this way and that until a smile reveals a motive.

Background stories reveal much more about Gamache and Guy Beauvoir and their injuries in a prior solved crime.

Diving into the TBR piles for my next read…