Murder for the Holidays (Please add more!)

This is the first book by Donna that I read, and is it ever a hoot! I really got a kick out of all the mangled Dickens references, and if someone likes humor with their mysteries, this is a great choice.

" A murder mystery is the normal recreation of the noble mind."--Sister Carol Anne O' Marie

Fricka · 05-04-2010

Mrs. Jeffries and the Mistletoe-Mix-Up

This is the 29th Mrs. Jeffries novel, and it's just been released in time for Christmas this year. I haven't read it yet, but I bet it would be a good Christmas present for someone who likes mysteries. I think there's an earlier Mrs. Jeffries book (or maybe two) that have been set in the Christmas season. Anyone here on this forum know what they are?

" A murder mystery is the normal recreation of the noble mind."--Sister Carol Anne O' Marie

dulcinea3 · 10-19-2006

Sugarplum Dead (Death on Demand Series #12)

Merry, Merry Ghost (Bailey Ruth Raeburn Series #2)

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leisure_reader · 02-04-2010

Not quite murder but still an enigma...three ghosts and such!

J

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- Eleanor Roosevelt

becke_davis · 10-19-2006

Good ones! I know there are more new ones I'm missing, too.

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Fricka · 05-04-2010

Visions of Sugar Plums (Stephanie Plum Series)

by
Janet Evanovich

Can't forget Stephanie Plum at Christmas time! This is a between the numbers book by Evanovich.

" A murder mystery is the normal recreation of the noble mind."--Sister Carol Anne O' Marie

becke_davis · 10-19-2006

Fricka wrote:

Visions of Sugar Plums (Stephanie Plum Series)

by

Janet Evanovich

Can't forget Stephanie Plum at Christmas time! This is a between the numbers book by Evanovich.

Well, duh...how could I forget this one? This one, too:

Between the Plums (Visions of Sugar Plums, Plum Lovin', Plum Lucky)

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Fricka · 05-04-2010

Christmas at The Mysterious Bookshop by Otto Penzler: Book Cover

Christmas at The Mysterious Bookshopby Otto Penzler (Editor)

Even readers who have never visited either location of Penzler's legendary Manhattan bookstore should enjoy these 17 short stories, each of which was originally published as a stand-alone pamphlet and given to faithful Mysterious Bookshop customers. The anthology's best tale, Lawrence Block's "As Dark as Christmas Gets," features the author's hilarious versions of Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin. . .

Library Journal

For 17 years, venerable mystery expert Penzler has commissioned top authors to write a holiday mystery story featuring his New York City store, The Mysterious Bookshop. Previously given as exclusive gifts to store clientele, these tales are now anthologized here. Standouts include Edward Hoch's "The Theft of the Rusty Bookmark," which finds a murder weapon in a box of old, unwanted mystery books; Ed McBain's "I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus"; and Charles Ardai's "Cold Reading," in which a young woman gets more than she bargained for when she wants to sell a possibly rare manuscript. . .

" A murder mystery is the normal recreation of the noble mind."--Sister Carol Anne O' Marie

Fricka · 05-04-2010

becke, here's another Christmas-themed mystery, and also I think this was one of the books you sent to me in a Got Books? package last year:

by Krista Davis

" A murder mystery is the normal recreation of the noble mind."--Sister Carol Anne O' Marie

becke_davis · 10-19-2006

Fricka wrote:

becke, here's another Christmas-themed mystery, and also I think this was one of the books you sent to me in a Got Books? package last year:

The Diva Cooks a Goose (Domestic Diva Series #4)

by Krista Davis

Excellent recommendations!

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Fricka · 05-04-2010

Thanks for the compliment, becke. Here's another of my favorite authors, with a Christmas-themed mystery:

A Highland Christmas by MC Beaton. Ms. Beaton is the author of two mystery series, one featuring Hamish Macbeth, and the other, Agatha Raisin. I read this book during the holidays last year and really enjoyed it. It features Hamish trying to help a young run-away girl, and the scene where he yowls at her overly strict parents is priceless! For fans of Hamish who haven't read this book, I highly recommend it, and for those who haven't yet discovered the red-haired scots police detective, you have a treat in store in this book.

" A murder mystery is the normal recreation of the noble mind."--Sister Carol Anne O' Marie

becke_davis · 10-19-2006

I found this old link with even more recommendations:

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Mystery/Christmas-Mysteries/m-p/120240/highlight/true#M1317

And more:

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Mystery/The-12-Mysterious-Days-of-Christmas/m-p/272483/highli...

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Center-Stage/Anne-Perry-The-Christmas-Mysteries/m-p/108346/hi...

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Mystery/Mysteries-for-the-Holidays-for-you-amp-your-kids-gran...

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maxcat · 11-01-2006

Wolfsbane and Mistletoe Short stories by assorted writers including Charlaine Harris.

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Fricka · 05-04-2010

Oh yeah, those stories are great reading!

*waves hi to maxcat". I think there's another book that Charlaine Harris has edited, with a holiday theme, but I can't think of the name(s) right now.

" A murder mystery is the normal recreation of the noble mind."--Sister Carol Anne O' Marie

becke_davis · 10-19-2006

Fricka wrote:

Oh yeah, those stories are great reading!

*waves hi to maxcat". I think there's another book that Charlaine Harris has edited, with a holiday theme, but I can't think of the name(s) right now.

Shakespeare's Christmas (Lily Bard Series #3)

Wolfsbane and Mistletoe

Also: http://teamtrueblood.tumblr.com/post/1676836925

A Very Vampires Christmas Charlaine Harris Sookieverse short story featured in December 2010 edition...

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