Books Can Be Deceiving, Jenn McKinlay
Books Can Be Deceiving, Jenn McKinlay
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Books Can Be Deceiving

Author: Jenn McKinlay

Narrator: Allyson Ryan

Unabridged: 7 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 09/01/2015

Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Cupcake Bakery Mysteries comes the start of a series about a library where the mysteries refuse to stay in the fiction section...

Lindsey is getting into her groove as the director of the Briar Creek Public Library when a New York editor visits town, creating quite a buzz. Lindsey’s friend Beth wants to sell the editor her children’s book, but Beth’s boyfriend, a famous author, gets in the way. When they go to confront him, he’s found murdered—and Beth is the prime suspect. Lindsey has to act fast—before they throw the book at the wrong person.

About The Author

The hardest decision New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay ever had to make was what to major in during college. Then she discovered the sanctuary of the library and library science—a major that allowed her to study all the subjects. She loves working as a librarian. After all, what other occupation allows you to research the ethnobotanical properties of agave, perform a puppet show for twenty wiggly toddlers and try to answer why the rabbit’s foot is considered lucky, all in the same day? Jenn is also the author of the Cupcake Bakery Mysteries, the Hat Shop Mysteries and the Bluff Point romance series. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, in a house that is overrun with books, pets, kids and her husband’s guitars.Allyson Ryan hails from New York where she has acted in and directed more than 30 plays. Her television credits include roles on Eleventh Hour, Law & Order, and One Life to Live. You can hear and see her in numerous television commercials, and she has also narrated the audiobooks Tantalize, Eternal, and Blessed.

Reviews

Goodreads review by James on December 23, 2018

4 stars. This was a typical cozy, and it had a good first start; I'll give book 2 a chance. Characters are interesting. Location is cute. Curious about the town more. I love the drama at the library with the older staff and the newer staff. Plus the children's library desk games and scenes are hilar......more

Goodreads review by Heidi on March 24, 2021

The idea of a cozy mystery series sounds charming, but I’m still looking for one that “sticks” with me. Not badly written (but could use a firmer editing hand, with regards to goofy exposition— sorry— but true) and there were a few endearing supporting characters but I just didn’t find it good enoug......more

Goodreads review by Betty on October 07, 2018

My book was from the MERIDIAN LIBRARY and my thanks to them. This is the first book in the Library Lover's series. Lindsey has just started as the Libray Director. Beth, her BFF breaks off from her boyfriend she is even more upset when she discovers the boyfriend, Rick has stolen Beth's work. Lindsey......more

Goodreads review by Cynthia on June 25, 2020

What a wonderful first/opening book in a series. Enough twists and red-herrings to keep it interesting. And I found the characters absolutely delightful. I can't wait to read more.......more

Goodreads review by Mark on November 23, 2018

Lindsey Norris is settling into her new life as the director of the public library in Briar Creek, Connecticut. One of her many joys is working alongside her best friend Beth Stanley, the children's librarian. Unfortunately, Lindsey has never warmed to Beth's boyfriend Rick Eckman, and spending more......more

Quotes

Praise for the New York Times Bestselling Library Lover’s Mysteries
 
“A sparkling setting, lovely characters, books, knitting, and chowder! What more could any reader ask?”—Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling author
 
“Terrific…intelligent, lively, and fun.”—Miranda James, New York Times bestselling author
 
“Sure to charm cozy readers everywhere.”—Ellery Adams, New York Times bestselling author
 
“[A] fast-moving, tricky tale that kept me guessing at every turn...[A] must read!”— Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author
 
“What a great read!...McKinlay has been a librarian, and her snappy story line, fun characters, and young library director with backbone make for a winning formula.” —Library Journal

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