Welcome to book review forty-two of fifty-two 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.
Death by Spiced Chai
The author is Alex Erickson
Published in October 2025
The publisher is Kensington Cozies
Available in eBook, Audiobook, Audio CD, and Mass Market (320 pages)
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Death by Spiced Chai is book 10 of 13. It has a 4.5-star rating on Amazon. If you have been following along, you know that I have read the first 9 books and enjoyed them. I haven’t read this one yet, but I’m sure it won’t disappoint.
If we were having coffee, I would share a picture of the witch puzzle I finished. I love the colours in it. This was my first time completing this brand of puzzle. It’s a Vermont Christmas Company puzzle, and I was happy with the quality. I will purchase this brand again.
If we were having coffee, I would share a few pictures from my birthday last weekend. My family gifted me three puzzles and two books. The weather was amazing, allowing us to enjoy the outdoors. I created my first charcuterie board. It was a great day. Riggs and I share a birthday. My puppy turned two!
If we were having coffee, I would share that I finished writing the rough draft of my manuscript. I’m reading through it now because I know there are a few areas that I need to add to. Overall, I’m pleased with the first draft.
Here is the coffee bean grinder, virtual friend. How was your week?
By Shari Marshall – 2025
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 
I’m glad to hear that all your birthday plans turned out wonderfully! That cake looks amazing!
That puzzle is amazing! Such lovely colors and I always love a good witchy theme 🙂 What do you do with the puzzles when they’re complete? I used to know someone who would modpodge hers, frame them, and put them on the wall as art. She wasn’t as prolific at them as you are though 😉
I hope you enjoy your new book and have a glorious weekend!
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Thank you, Melissa.
I break the puzzle back down after I finish it. I store it in my puzzle cupboard and then complete it again in a few months.
Sending you happy weekend wishes as well.
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That sounds like such a wonderful birthday celebration! Your puzzle is so colorful and fun.
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Thanks for stopping in, Joanne.
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I’m glad you had a lovely birthday celebration. Love the colours in your puzzle. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.
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Thank you, Natalie.
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Happy birthday, Shari. Your charcuterie is beautiful and very colorful. Fall is my birthday season and my favorite season, too. The colors couldn’t be more wonderful. Have a great week! 🙂 xxx
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Thank you, Marsha. Happy fall birthday wishes to you.
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Thanks, Shari. You too! 🙂 xxxx
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Well done for completing your draft. I love you witch puzzle. It’s since I’ve done a puzzle, but this one makes me feel like going out to buy one.
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Fall and winter are my puzzle seasons (okay, spring too). It’s a relaxing and satisfying indoor activity I can do solo or with my family.
Happy Saturday, Jenniefer.
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Happy belated birthday to you and Riggs!! Your puzzle and charcuterie board turned out wonderful!
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Thank you, Kathleen.
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