Buried in the stacks

I have no idea what either the title or the cover of the book have to do with the actual story. The murder victim was cremated and there's no mention anywhere of books flying all over the place.

The narrative of this story is pretty detailed, so if it wasn't mentioned, it didn't happen.

Carrie Singleton has a few problems on her hands. She's made Sunshine representative, meaning she has to show the employer and co-workers care when an employee is taken ill. There are homeless people hanging out at the library because they have no place else to go, and some of them are causing trouble. Then Dorothy Hawkins, a co-worker no one really liked, first makes a nasty fall and when she returns to work she's driven off the road and killed.

Carrie has some experience in solving crimes and the library's ghost in residence was Dorothy's aunt, so Carrie decides to do some snooping. She's warned off from this by her friend the cop, her boyfriend the investigator and another friend the lawyer. And some unknown person tries to intimidate her too.

I liked this story at the start, because it was well written and not too simplistic. But later on, the details and the repetitiveness of some statements got to me. Plus, the story lacked focus on the murder mystery. None of the characters was ever seriously considered a murder suspect.

In the end I was left feeling mwah about the book.

I really enjoyed this book a lot! I hadn't heard of the series before and was surprised to find out it was the third entry! Even though it was an established series I fell right into it. There were times where I felt I was 'in the middle' of something however, the author explained things well and while things that happened before were mentioned I didn't stumble across any spoilers (except for one mild one which I feel is okay)

Our heroine Carrie talks to the library's resident ghost Evelyn. She's one of the few that can interact with Evelyn which means the ghost pops up regularly. When Evelyn's niece, the much disliked Dorothy, is killed it seems it that it might relate to Evelyn's own death a few years before. If that wasn't trouble enough, it being winter and the homeless visiting the library during the day causes some friction. When town members put together a committee to set up a place for the homeless it turns out that several of the committee members might be using the soon to be set up day center for more nefarious means. And that also might tie into Dorothy's death.

As with all cozies there must be a good reason for our amateur sleuth to investigate and there must be intelligent reasons for the sleuth to go off on their own and not involve the police. This entry handled that well! Carrie's relationship with the local police is already established and she does try to stay out of the whole mess but her reasons for getting caught up in the investigation and the murder were handled well. Also, how she handled the murderer was also well done! I'll definitely be checking out the other entries in this series and looking forward to new entries as they pop up!

A special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me this title in exchange for an honest review! A solid four stars and a new series to add to my teetering TBR pile!

This was a good cozy read, I had hopes it would be better. This was book 3 in the series, and having not read the other two I was a bit confused as I did not know the characters.

Carrie, her cat Smoky Joe, and library ghost Evelyn were out to solve the murder of their co-worker Dorothy. Allison Brook has written a fun story. The characters were interesting, though not very intelligent. Being a murder mystery it had suspense and twists, and the plot was well written, it dealt with the issues of homelessness.

I like any book which is set in a library, this book had its own charm. The quaint setting and the fast pace of the plot along with ghostly helper made this a fun read.

I was super excited to open this book up when I got notice I was approved (thank you Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.) I was hoping against hope that Carrie was going to grow on me. She didn't. Each book, I've been shocked she wasn't the one killed. Each book I am more and more flabbergasted as to how childish she is in regards to Dylan and his job (she doesn't like that he travels for work) I don't know. I get this is a cozy mystery and I try so hard to keep that context in mind. I just don't like Carrie. Or ghosty Evelyn, the least helpful ghost on the face of the planet. My conundrum is that I really enjoy this series in and of itself....I am really looking forward to the next book and the storyline they left us with at the end of this one though!

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This is book 3 in the Haunted Library series. Lots of my favorite characters are back and this book does address the very current issue of the homeless. Libraries are popular visiting spots for this population. Carrie, her cat Smoky Joe and the library Ghost Evelyn need to solve the murder of Dorothy, one of Carrie's co-workers. Dorothy told Carrie she thought her husband was trying to kill her and sure enough, she ends up dead. Good mystery. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I really enjoy this series and this newest book didn't disappoint. If you enjoy light cozies, ghosts, and libraries this book is for you. I can't wait for book 4 and I highly recommend this book.

I did kind of stay on the fence on this book. Kind of liked the whole idea but I did not find the mistery that interesting. But it make me look for the first book of the serie. In the end I did like the characters but was not amazed by the story. It is a fun book overall.

WHEN READING THIS BOOK IM WASNT SURE WHAT TO EXPECT, ONLY BECAUSE MOST COZIES FOLLOW THE SAME FORMULA, AND I HAVE READ BOOKS FROM THIS SERIES BEFORE AND ENJOYED THEM, I REALLY LIKED THIS ONE BECAUSE IT ACTUALLY SPOKE WITH ISSUES THAT WE DEAL WITH IN REAL LIFE. AND THE WAY THAT THEY WERE INCORPORATED INTO THE STORY I BELIEVE WAS DONE IN A VERY TASTEFULL WAY. I DEFITLY WILL CONTINUE READING FROM THIS AUTHOR.

I was unaware this book was part of a series until.I was well into the book. Saying this only to confirm that it is not necessary to read the other books in order to know the characters or follow the story, however it may enhance your reading experience. This is a fun cozy mystery involving a librarian, the local Sheriff and a ghost. It reminded me of the Hallmark Aurora Teagarden mysteries. It is very conversational, fairly predictable, and is a quick fun read. A nice break from heavy dark literature or other mystery thrillers.
I received this book as an ARC for an unbiased review. The opinions expressed are my own.

Buried in the Stacks is the third book in The Haunted Library Mysteries series. I haven’t read the previous two books in the series, but this works well as a standalone.

Carrie, the director of programs at the library, puts up with a lot. Her boss keeps trying to pawn things off on her, including becoming the Sunshine Delegate and joining a committee to establish a daytime gathering place for the homeless called the Haven House. When her co-worker winds up dead and it seems like there may be a connection to the Haven House, Carrie, with the help of Evelyn, who is the ghost that haunts the library, diligently work to uncover the truth of Haven House and who killed Dorothy.

The characters are interesting and entertaining. The mystery was well-written. I also enjoyed how the author handled the issues that homeless people face. It was a fun read and I’m looking forward to seeing what else is in store for The Haunted Library Mysteries series.

This was a cute and typical cozy mystery. I think had I read the first two books in the series I would have enjoyed it a little more. I liked this book, but there were several times that I felt a little lost because something that happened or a person was from a previous book and the info was not in this one. I love that the author didn't tell you the entire story of the introduction all over again - but i also now understand why they might do this. Overall, this was a cute book and I am interested in reading the other books in this series. Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for an arc of this title.

This is the 3rd book in the series and can be enjoyed as a stand-alone mystery. The characters are unique especially Carrie and her friend the library’s ghost Evelyn. Evelyn is an interesting character, even though she is a ghost, she still wants to keep secrets about her family even when they can help solve a crime. Another of my favorite characters is the library cat, he just adds a wonderful element to the storylines. The setting of the library is wonderful especially for a library and book lover like myself. The mystery is face paced, well plotted with several twists and turns along the way.

The characters were wonderfully written, the mystery was believable.

I enjoyed the strong and kind character of Carrie. Her dedication to find out the truth, even if it means losing a friend is admirable. Carrie is smart, kind and the type of heroine who doesn't rush head first into danger. I loved the progression in Carrie's relationship with Dylan and that little cutie, Smokey Joe, was a hero cat!

I really enjoyed this third book in the series. I decided to read the previous books to get a better sense of the main character's development. I really enjoyed seeing Carrie get closer to members of her family, and I thought it was really cute how Tacey likes the library ghost. A pleasant read, and a very enjoyable mystery. Another positive comment: I really liked how the author did not have a prejudiced view of homeless people. There are truly ordinary persons who have encountered hardships in their lives who end up on the streets. I look forward to the next book.

I love Allison Brook's Haunted Library Series. Although this is the third book in the series, I don't think anyone would have a problem picking this up as a standalone. I really enjoy the characters.. In this book, our event planning librarian Carrie becomes involved with a group of local residents concerned about the homeless population in Clover Ridge. As planning begins for a homeless day center in town, Carrie's co-worker and everyone's least favorite person, Dorothy, is murdered. It's up to Carrie and the ghostly librarian Evelyn to get to the bottom of the murder, and what is really going on with the plans for the homeless center. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good cozy mystery with fun characters and a hint of romance.

Thanks to #NetGalley for a free advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Librarian Carrie Singleton is worried for the homeless people that take refuge in the library during the winter. When a vacant house is purchased by some townspeople to assist the homeless during the daytime, Carrie is hopeful. Then, rumors of nefarious uses of the building at night come to light and one of the employees at the library is murdered. Can Carrie find the truth before someone else is killed?
This cozy mystery was a great read. I loved the main character, and the suspenseful plot kept me on the edge of my seat. The suspects were diabolically created and I couldn’t figure out the identity of the culprit. The best part was that the issue of mental health and homelessness was touched upon with great respect. Everyone deserves respect and help, if they need it. I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and am voluntarily reviewing it.

Carrie Singleton is a librarian in charge of programs and events at the Clover Ridge Library. She becomes involved with group that is renovating a run down home to provide a daytime place for local homeless to gather safely and hopefully get needed help. Because many of the homeless are spending days at the library, and because of conflicts that arise, Carrie has become a little too involved. When an unpopular reference librarian is killed, Carrie can't resist investigating. Her "secret weapon" the ghost of the recently killed librarian helps/hinders the investigation. A noble idea that is tainted by the people involved, Carrie faces danger more than once!

While I liked the premise of the book, this was one book that seemed to go on forever. Several times Carrie promised to stop sleuthing, yet she continued. I like the ideas, the characters, and the possible realism portrayed. However it should ended at least 50 pages sooner to keep up the original level of interest. As it was, I was relieved when it was finally over.

I have to say I am thinking this is the last chance I am giving the series. I only finished it because I always finish the book I am reading. I had no interested in the characters, there wasn't even any true investigating going on. I appreciate Crooked Lane Books and Net Galley allowing me the opportunity to read the book, and the freedom to express my true thoughts.

Dorothy is the most unpopular employee at the library where Carrie Singleton works, so when Dorothy is murdered there are plenty of suspects. Carrie tries to stay out of it, but her ghost friend Evelyn (Dorothy's aunt) begs her to find out who murdered Dorothy.
At the same time Carrie is helping to promote a community center for the homeless called Haven House, but quickly learns that it may be used for illegal activities.
This book was a long read only because it repeated so much. I liked the main characters, but there were too many minor characters.

Just wanted to say that I received a free copy of this book from the folks at NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books in return for an honest review. This is the first book I have read in the series and by the author and I had an enjoyable time with the book. I liked the beginning of the book, but as it went on I got rather perturbed with the heroine, Carrie, who works in the library and has a very good job but whom apparently has no computer or research skills. Having a daughter who is a professional librarian I felt the Carrie character just was unable to try and figure things out without the help of her friend, who is a ghost, and others. Some quick research on the library computer would have definitely given her a lot of the answers she needed. But, nonetheless, the book was well written and a fast read. I found it a bit a bit predictable but again not to the point where it took away from my enjoyment of the book. Even though I had not read the first 2 books of the series, that is not an impediment and you get enough details in this book to figure out who the characters are, as well as their background and motivations. A good book. Probably a 3.5*** for me.

This book was a really fun read. Fun storyline. I love when the past and the present are tied together. I love that the issue of homelessness and mental health/substance abuse are addressed. Very good book!

Have you ever wished that someone would just go AWAY? Maybe an annoying coworker, like Carrie Singleton's coworker Dorothy. Carrie is above that sort of thing being the quintessential Sunshine Delegate she goes and visits Dorothy in the hospital following bad fall on some ice. After recovering from the fall, Dorothy is involved in a fatal car accident. Or was it an accident? Dorothy is not short on enemies. The library's own ghost, former librarian Evelyn, and Dorothy's aunt who is only visible to Carrie, implores a little sleuthing on Carrie's part. Carrie is trying to help but is also having to deal with a few of the locals who are cold and homeless and without a place to spend their daytime hours. She finds herself on a planning board that is setting up a shelter that may or may not be the site of some nefarious dealings. Great story line and the solving of not one but two mysteries before the story is finished and who wouldn't like a story that has a library cat named Smokey Joe.