Book Review: The Book Thing by Laura Lippman

Well since we mentioned Laura in our earlier post today about Women's Mystery Month, it only makes ssnse to have a review of one of her books!

And we love her Tess Monaghan series, so it's a double plus!
(check out our review of And When She was Good from last year as well)

Ok, actually it's a short story, but you know what I mean!

The Bibliomysteries series includes short tales by Anne Perry, Jeffery Deaver, 
Ken Bruen, and C. J. Box

Synopsis: A thief targets a local bookstore and it will take a bibliophile PI to save the shop

Tess Monaghan wants to like the Children’s Bookstore. It’s bright, cozy, and packed with the kinds of books that she is dying for her daughter to fall in love with. But no matter how badly she wants to support this adorable local business, the owner’s attitude stops her in her tracks. What kind of children’s bookseller hates children?

What’s eating Octavia, the grouchy owner, is more than the pressures of running a small business. Each Saturday, someone steals a stack of her priciest, most beautiful children’s books, and the expense threatens to force her fledgling store out of business. Luckily, Tess is more than a book lover—she’s a private investigator who doesn’t mind working pro bono to help out an independent bookshop. Her simple act of kindness will make Octavia smile for the first time in months—and uncover a crime more suitable for the mystery aisle than the children’s section.


Review: This was an enjoyable read and anyone who loves in dependent book stores will find themselves lost in the story! It is a very quick read, but one that will delight all Tess Monaghan/Laura Lippman fans. It's perfect for reading while waiting for the doctor, or kids during practice, and you'll find yourself wanting to go check out the other Tess Monaghan books!


About the Author: Laura Lippman has been awarded every major prize in crime fiction. Since the publication of What the Dead Know, each of her hardcovers has hit the New York Times bestseller list. A recent recipient of the first-ever Mayor’s Prize, she lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and New Orleans with her husband, David Simon, their daughter, and her stepson. For more info:  Website and Facebook.


Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this ebook, free of charge, from Netgalley, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it