Welcome to book review five of fifty-two for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books that are related to the theme here at Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils—coffee, books, and puzzles.
Death by Coffee
Author Alex Erickson
Published in May 2015
Publisher is Kensington
Available in eBook, Audio, Mass Market (320 pages), and Paperback
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This book is about writing, coffee, and murder mystery with a splash of romance. The main character isn’t a writer, but she attends a writer’s group after receiving an invitation. The group’s response to her saying that she doesn’t write is funny. They’re scandalized by her statement, perhaps more than by the possible murder.
Series readers, there are thirteen books in the Bookstore Café Mysteries.
You can find my full review on Goodreads: the review.
If we were having coffee, I would share updated pictures from the house build. We are excited about the progress.


If we were having coffee, I would share that I am reading another book toward the fifty-two. Then I’m reading something different because I need a break from my themed reading. For that book, I’m trying to read my first book by Patricia Briggs. It’s called Moon Called. What are you reading?
If we were having coffee, I would share a picture of my silly dog. Riggs finds new ways to keep me on my toes. He’s full of attitude and character.

This Sunday, I’m trying a new Crockpot recipe, “Pirate Stew.” I’m looking forward to this new Sunday tradition and a new recipe. I will let you know how it turns out. Do you have any Crockpot recipes you’d recommend?
Here is the coffee bean grinder. Please tell me your week’s highlights.
By Shari Marshall – 2025

Ha! I would die for coffee!
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I know the feeling, which is part of the reason I think the title is great.
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Oh my gosh, I absolutely LOVE the flooring. What a stunning colour.
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Thank you. I can’t recall its name, sorry. We were lucky to get it because it was almost out of stock; there was just enough to finish our house. We really liked the airy feel the colour has.
Happy Saturday. Thanks for stopping in.
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Love the photo of Riggs! Only a boxer…
Glad the work on your other house is moving along. Looking good 🙂
Enjoy your weekend and have a wonderful week!
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Riggs is a clown.
Happy Saturday, Trent.
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Boxers tend to be clowns 🙂
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The house build progress looks great. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.
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Thank you for stopping in, Natalie.
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I’m reading Camera Shy by Kay Cove. Oh my goodness it’s so good I can’t put it down! I’ll probably go back to the Anita Blake series after my short hiatus. It is good to switch it up sometimes!
The house progress looks great!
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I switch up the series I’m reading sometimes too. It just lets the interest rebuild sometimes. Happy Sunday, Jayden.
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Definitely!
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Pirate stew conjures up all sorts. Imagine walking the plank and plopping in a stew pot rather than the sea. 🙂
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I love the name for that reason. It’s fun and playful. I will let you know how it turns out.
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