Welcome to book review forty-five 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 Caramel Macchiato
The author is Alex Erickson
Published in November 2024
The publisher is Kensington Cozies
Available in eBook, Audiobook, Audio CD, and Mass Market (304 pages)
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This is the newest title in the series. The caramel macchiato is one of my favourite coffees. So, I will read this book eventually. I wonder whether there will be any other books in this series. Goodreads has many reviews for Death by Caramel Macchiato if you are interested in more information: reviews.

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If we were having coffee, I would share with you that I have been busy working with and learning my tarot deck. The artist Nicoletta Ceccoli created my deck. I was drawn to it because of the Alice in Wonderland feel that it gives off: fantasy and dreams.

If we were having coffee, I would apologize because I don’t have a completed puzzle to share a picture of this week. I am still working on a Buffalo Games 1000-piece jigsaw called “Starry Night.” I’m finding it to be challenging, but I hope to have it finished before our next coffee share.

If we were having coffee, I would ask that you please leave me a link to your coffee share post in the comments section. Our host, Natalie, is on a blogging break this week, so there isn’t an official link-up. However, I’d love to stop in for a virtual coffee. For now, here is the coffee bean grinder. How was your week?

By Shari Marshall – 2025