AbeBooks.com: Books Can Be Deceiving: Item is in good condition. ebook. Also, Allyson Ryan's narration was good. I loved it and am more than ready to five into the rest of the series. I have read all the Hat Shop Mysteries and last month binge read my way through the Cupcake Bakery Series so I decided that in between my ARC reading obligations, I would start on this series. Lindsey is smart and mature with a level head on her shoulders. Worth a chance. I had been wanting to start reading this series for awhile so when another book club online chose it as their discussion for March, I was happy to start reading it. Refresh and try again. Conditions apply. If you want a book that doesn't demand too much of you, when the rain is pouring down outside and the only sensible place to be is curled up in an armchair, then this book is perfect! Books Can Be Deceiving (2011) by Jenn McKinlay. I also loved Corey's little girl Willow. Books Can Be Deceiving: 01 (Library Lover's Mysteries), Choose from over 13,000 locations across the UK, Prime members get unlimited deliveries at no additional cost, Dispatch to this address when you check out. None of her character voices particularly irked me, and her voice for Beth allowed me to better picture Beth as someone other than the children's librarian at my mom's library (who has a similar personality, but who is quite a bit older). This was a fun, cozy mystery with mostly interesting characters and a fairly decent murder plot. One of her many joys is working alongside her best friend Beth Stanley, the children's librarian. When she next sees her ex, he's lying in a pool of his own blood. When they go to confront him, he’s found murdered—and Beth is the prime suspect. Curious about the town more. 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. Books Can Be Deceiving (Large Print) : McKinlay, Jenn : Newly single Lindsey Norris, the director of the Briar Creek Public Library, tries to help her best friend Beth, a children's book author, prove her innocence when she is accused of murdering her boyfriend Rick, a local celebrity. Enough twists and red-herrings to keep it interesting. Share. Unable to add item to List. Books Can Be Deceiving è un eBook in inglese di McKinlay, Jenn pubblicato da Penguin Publishing Group a 6.13. Listen to a sample Listen to a sample Description; Creators ... Lindsey's friend Beth wants to sell the editor her children's book, but Beth's boyfriend, a famous author, gets in the way. Écoutez ce livre audio gratuitement avec l'offre d'essai. by Jenn McKinlay. You're a blonde-no one can see gray hair up there. Books Can Be Deceiving. Books Can Be Deceiving (A Library Lover's Mystery Book 1) eBook: McKinlay, Jenn: Amazon.in: Kindle Store The premise is good, the insider’s view of the library is good, and a few of the local characters are good – I’d personally love to meet Sully. Unfortunately, Lindsey has never warmed to Beth's boyfriend Rick Eckman, and spending more time with him doesn't change that at all. Wearing a weave. Books Can Be Deceiving. None of her character voices particularly irked me, and her voice for Beth allowed me to better picture Beth as someone other than the children's librarian at my mom's library (who has a similar p, [8/4/2020 - I just finished listening to the audiobook for the first time. Ask anyone, Who has a facelift done. This was an important enough message that God wrote it across the pages of 1 and 2 Samuel. Strong, intelligent, and we'll rounded characters populate most of Beth and Lindsey' s world with just enough negativity to keep life challenging. Also, Allyson Ryan's narration was good. Or else I would give it more stars. Ms. Cole, a long-time librarian, however, does not approve of Lindsey and her methods or Beth, the children's librarian, who brings fun and games to the library. However, Beth gets some surprising news about Rick the next day just before she finds his body. Not too scary. Beth is reluctant, especially after her boyfriend Rick, a Caldecott-winning author/illustrator. Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store By: Jenn McKinlay. There’s a lot of irrelevant detail – what label of clothing/footwear someone’s wearing, where snacks for a roadtrip were purcha. Books Can Be Deceiving by Jenn McKinlay, 9780425242186, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. I love her Cupcake Bakery series, and this new series is starting off just as good! Beth, her BFF breaks off from her boyfriend she is even more upset when she discovers the boyfriend, Rick has stolen Beth's work. Sprinkle with Murder (Cupcake Bakery Mysteries), Book, Line, and Sinker: 3 (Library Lover's Mystery), Hitting the Books: 9 (Library Lover's Mystery), Word to the Wise: 10 (Library Lover's Mystery), Read It and Weep (Library Lover's Mysteries), Death in the Stacks: 8 (Library Lover's Mystery). However, Beth gets some surprising news about Rick the next day just before she finds his body. Paperback (Mass Market Paperback) $ 7.99. Rate it * You Rated it * 0. Books Can Be Deceiving. She has some fresh new ideas like a crafternoon, which combines a book club with a craft and some yummy food. Library Lover's Mysteries. Listen to a sample Listen to a sample Description; Creators ... Lindsey's friend Beth wants to sell the editor her children's book, but Beth's boyfriend, a famous author, gets in the way. She lives in sunny Arizona in a house that is overrun with kids, pets and her husband's guitars. AbeBooks.com: Books Can Be Deceiving (A Library Lover's Mystery) (9780425242186) by McKinlay, Jenn and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. Lindsey Norris is settling into her new life as the director of the public library in Briar Creek, Connecticut. Books Can Be Deceiving. The only criticism I have is that the town sheriff was a stereotype of the blundering small town sheriff that I hope gets better as the series goes along. Jenn McKinlay is a very good writer!! From the New York Times bestselling author of … Lindsey is smart and mature with a level head on her shoulders. “You know, I found a gray hair the other day. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Books Can Be Deceiving: 01 (Library Lover's Mysteries) at Amazon.com. We have new and used copies available, in 3 editions - starting at $1.88. The plot is complex enough to pull readers in quickly and hold us to the end. Jenn McKinlay’s “Books Can Be Deceiving” is the first book in her Library Lover’s Mystery series where Lindsey, the newly-arrived library director for the coastal small town of Briar Creek, Connecticut, finds herself taking on the role of amateur sleuth when her best friend and coworker Beth is under suspicion of murdering her recently-dumped boyfriend, an award-winning children’s book author. Ummmm, nothing at all. I thought it might be fun to start a list of books that either take place in libraries or feature librarians as the major character and what better place to start then with a mystery solving librarian! Unfortunately, Lindsey has never warmed to Beth's boyfriend Rick Eckman, and spending more time with him doesn't change that at all. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I quite often have no idea who the murderer is and I like her characters so very much. Books Can Be Deceiving (Library Lover's Mystery, #1). discourages her. Looks can be deceiving! I really enjoyed this first book. Books Can Be Deceiving (Paperback) : McKinlay, Jenn : "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. I really loved the story of William and Corey. I wanted to like this book – the main character is a librarian and the book is written by a librarian. View All Available Formats & Editions. Imagine keeping all of, This one had everything I love about cozy mysteries. We have read and that i am certain that i am going to going to read once more again in the future. Romance options are good. Looks can be, Extremely deceiving. Free trial available! Lindsey's friend Beth wants to sell the editor her children's book, but Beth's boyfriend, a famous author, gets in the way. Lindsey Norris is settling into her new life as the director of the public library in Briar Creek, Connecticut. 4 stars. Books Can Be Deceiving (eBook) : McKinlay, Jenn : Newly single Lindsey Norris, the director of the Briar Creek Public Library, tries to help her best friend Beth, a children's book author, prove her innocence when she is accused of murdering her boyfriend Rick, a local celebrity. A book about books, my favorite topic! So, Lindsey isn't upset when the two break up. Some moderate creases and wear. I do expect a librarian to demonstrate better investigative skills – public records, anyone? Books Can Be Deceiving. I do like it better now especially since I’m a fan of two other series by this author. 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