Welcome to book review nineteen of fifty-three for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books related to the Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils theme—coffee, books, and puzzles.

Murder at a Cape Book Store

Author Maddie Day
Published on August 22, 2023
Publisher is Kensington Cozies
Available in Kindle, Audio, Paperback, and Mass Market (288 pages)
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Murder at a Cape Book Store is book five in a six-book series.

You can find my full review on Goodreads, Murder at a Cape Book Store.

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If we were having coffee, I would share two pictures of things I finished: a puzzle and my quilt.

If we were having coffee, I would share that The Funny Side became available for purchase on May 8. I’m excited to hear what readers think.

If we were having coffee, I would share a writing update. World-building is finished and the magic system is all set up. I completed research on what is required to be a private investigator. Although some research is required to clarify a few details, I picked the book’s first crime. I have named my protagonist and antagonist. Now I am starting their character profiles. After that, I need to name and complete profiles for a few other characters before the writing can start.

If we were having coffee, I would share that the Fantasy Writing course I am taking is going well. I’m planning on taking a couple of their other writing courses in the fall.

Well, virtual coffee friend, here is the coffee bean grinder. How was your week? There is no Weekend Coffee Share linkup this week. Please leave me the link to your coffee post so I can return your visit.

By Shari Marshall – 2025