I really enjoyed reading this book. I discovered that once I started there was no putting it down, no matter what I needed to do and proceeded to finish it in one sitting. It moves along at a pace which is neither too fast nor too slow. It has interesting and unique characters that you want to know more about and a story that will not disappoint. This book needs to be on your TBR list, you will not be sorry that you did.

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I loved this book her books keeps getting better and better.
I loved the characters and the cover and the plots.
this book came out Tuesday but I could just now get to it, sorry for the late review.

This is a series, and to be fair to the author and genre, this was the first book I read in the series. The mystery was cute, but I did have a hard time identifying with Addie and her love interest. I did like Simon a lot (current beau)

I was able to figure out pretty quickly who I believed the culprit to be. Overall I did enjoy the book and got through it rather quickly. I will also read other books in the series to get to know the characters better.

To the Tome of Murder, has to do with the murder of Addie's cousin's boyfriend. We find out the motive rather quickly.... it's the briefcase someone was after.... BUT is that really the motive, is there more to the story and the vintage briefcase.... Of course there is.

The book is well written and I will def read more from Ms. Elliot. She is a great author.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

This is one of my favorite cozy mystery series! I absolutely love the world the author has created and how much the characters have grown throughout the series. I did think this particular mystery was a bit more obvious to me than some of the rest have been and I was surprised the amateur heroine wasn’t putting together all the same clues I was. Regardless I enjoyed this book. Addie’s cousin dies in her dress shop and Addie is determined to prove her cousin’s innocence. Despite the usual warnings to mind her own business from the police Addie investigates others who may have had motive to kill Jared. I did like the historical ties to this one and found some of the mentioned antiques very intriguing.

To the Tome of Murder by Lauren Elliott is the 7th book in Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery series. Addie Greyborne lives in a small town in New England where she inherited a mansion, Greyborne Manor, from her great aunt. Addie than opened her own bookstore. In this adventure Addie cousin's boyfriend is murdered, and her cousin becomes the prime suspect. Addie is determined to get to the truth, and save her cousin. I enjoyed this book, with all the twists and turns, and I can not wait for the next book in the series. If you love cozy mysteries, I highly recommend this book\series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Quite a bit happened since we visited Greyborne Harbor in June (of their world) when Serena and Zach got married. Now it was time for Thanksgiving, and of course, Addie's got a murder to solve or watch her cousin Kalea get wrongly charged for killing her boyfriend.

My first guess of whodunit ended up being right, but it was fun to go down all those clever rabbit holes the author provided and see if someone else could've done it. I didn't think Simon would grow on me as the one for Addie, but I was getting on board with that in the last book and a little more in the one before that. I just hope she doesn't mess it up, as Serena sort of reminded her.

There were lots of secrets and crazy happenings that were connected to the murder investigation, but it was wrapped up nicely before Addie's big Thanksgiving dinner that included a couple of new friends this time.

I think it ended well and just hope that Addie's finally coming around and letting herself love someone again. I'm very eager for the next book now!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.

a really wonderful read! fast paced, twists and turns, unpredictable read! Love the interesting complex and quirky characters! A page turner and a must read

Addie has to put on her sleuthing cap after she receives a frantic call from her cousin, Kalea. She's just found her deceased boyfriend at her store and she seems to be the prime suspect. Can Addie solve the clues and find the real culprit and clear Kalea's name?

What a fun and interesting addition to the Beyond The Page Bookstore Mystery series. I'm continuing to enjoy Addie (although she can be a bit abrasive), and most of the other characters. And the mysteries are so intriguing with enough clues and misdirections to keep me guessing.

Many thanks to Kensington Publishing and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or favor or expectation.

To the Tome of Murder by Lauren Elliott brings us back to Addie and Greyborne Harbor and all its interesting inhabitants. It is nearing Thanksgiving and there is to be a cooking contest open to the local merchants and, of course, Serena is interested. The catch is, it has to be traditional, Civil War era recipes and Paige had wisely ordered some cookbooks, which were now flying off the shelves of Addie's store, Beyond the Page. Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman credited with inspiring President Lincoln to declare Thanksgiving a national holiday was on everyone's minds as any discussion drew near. Naturally, it wasn't too long before there was a murder, and even less time before Addie started investigating, despite the fact it was a bad idea. Marc, her former boyfriend and police chief, urged her to stay out of it, but she just couldn't.

Addie and her life would be worth reading about even if there were no murders. She had come to live in Greyborne Harbor after she had inherited the bookstore as well as her ancient, and beautiful, home. She had an amazing boyfriend Simon, who was a doctor, and equally amazing friends and Elliott has helped us get to know all these people and their loves and quirks. Addie is not popular with everyone. There is a segment of the population that doesn't trust her, as she has not been a resident for long. Then there is her propensity for investigation, or nosiness, as some call it. This is a well-written book, with powerful characters, with real lives and real problems. All cozies are character-driven but few do it as well as Lauren Elliott. This was a good mystery, with compelling reasons for the murderer, at least, to kill. As always it is greed, although this time it is greed of a different sort. What an enjoyable read!

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It's almost Thanksgiving and Addie is putting the finishing touches on her bookstore, Beyond the Page. The town of Greyborne Harbor is going to have a cook off with recipes from the Civil War. Tying into that theme is a missing first edition of Mary Had a Little Lamb. When her cousin Kalea finds her boyfriend dead on the floor of her dress shop life gets turned upside down for both cousins. The police are fast to put Kalea at the top of their suspect list. Despite the strained relationship between them, Kalea is her only family and annoying but certainly not a killer. Her boyfriend had made an enemy who wanted him dead. Does the missing briefcase have anything to do with it?
This cozy series delivers a very entertaining read. The setting, the characters and an engrossing mystery to unravel plus a really cute puppy - just what a fan of cozy mysteries could wish for. I've already added the next book, A Margin for Murder (due out April 26, 2022) to my must read list.
My thanks to the publisher Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

The mystery kept me engaged throughout the story. Personally, I thought the prime suspect was too convenient, but I was not able to really piece together the clues in a way that led me to a particular suspect as my guess for the killer. The victim had some less than friendly dealing with merchants in town so the author sets up a host of suspects for Addie to wade through. Once again, with her intuition, Addie is able to pinpoint the motive and the killer's identity is revealed in the end. I do have to say that the killer was a surprise to me, but it made sense when everything was revealed.

I very much enjoy this series. It has wonderful mysteries, a great cast of characters that the author continues to develop and grow, and it's set in a bookstore. What more could I ask for.

When Addie Greyborne's cousin Kalea.is accused of murdering her boyfriend, Jared Munroe Addie can't help but want to help. But did Kalea off Jared? All signs point to her doing just that. However there's the missing briefcase and other clues that point to a much more dangerous suspect. Can Addie help Kalea or will they both become victims? Another wonderful read in this great series

Addie is preparing for the Civil War era bake off hosted by the town. She's not baking, just providing books of the era. When her cousin, Kalea calls with shocking new. A man is dead in her dress making shop. With Jer cousin the prime suspect, Addie begins to ask questions. A well written story, good plot and the capture of the killer makes for a satisfying read. A good addition to this series!

I have been reading this series since the beginning. In this one Addie's cousin finds her boyfriend murdered in her dress shop. When the police suspect Kalea Addie sets out to solve the crime. In this one she is no longer working closely with the police and she takes it personally that they suspect Kalea. I really enjoy the characters and the setting. This one has a Civil War and Antiques background. The town is celebrating a Civil War Thanksgiving and one collector is looking for anything connected with Sarah Josepha Hale. The mystery was good with a lot of suspects. I look for word to reading the next book in the series. Enjoy

To The Tome Of Murder is the seventh book in the Beyond The Page Bookstore Mystery series by Lauren Elliott.

Greyborne Harbor’s Historical Society is sponsoring a cooking and baking competition whose recipes come from the Civil War period. The winner will receive a cash prize of $5,000 and a story in the historical society’s December newsletter. Addie has ordered extra copies of cookbooks from that period, and she and Paige have been busy putting them on display in the front window.

The following day, Addie gets a frantic phone call from her cousin, Kalea, asking her to come to her shop right away. When Addie enters the shop, she finds a tearful Kalea, who shows her the body of Jared Munroe, her boyfriend. Inventory is scattered all over, and Addie’s first thought is a robbery gone wrong. Addie has had some difficult times with Kalea in the past but doesn’t feel Kalea is capable of murder. When Addie’s ex-boyfriend, chief of police Marc Chandler, finishes his initial investigation, Kalea will be his prime suspect. The only thing that seems to be missing from the shop is Jared’s briefcase. Jared arranged financing for some businesses in Greyborne Harbor, and some of those businesses have expressed displeasure with his business practices. Addie feels that if they can find that briefcase, it may lead to the killer.

There are several subplots in this book, and Ms. Elliott skillfully weaves them together for Addie to find the killer.

It’s always enjoyable to Greyborne Harbor to visit with the residents and see what Addie and her bookshop are doing. Most of the regular characters are back once again, even Pippi, Addie’s adorable YorkiePoo. The book is well-written and plotted, and enough twists and turns that I was kept guessing until the end of the book. The characters are well-developed and interesting.

I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series, A Margin For Murder, due April 2022, to see if Addie and Simon had a good Christmas.

To The Tome of Murder, by Lauren Elliott, is the 7th book in her Beyond the Page Bookstore Mysteries. This is such a good read with characters you'd want for friends, a steady pace, two difficult to solve mysteries. I have enjoyed the series in a haphazard manner, but hope to begin with the first book on audiobook and read right on thorough. I cannot believe how cute the cover is, either. A great read.
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To the Tome of Murder, the seventh Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery, is a wonderful addition to the series. Full of murder, historical details, friendship, family, and holiday spirit, it is entertaining and an engrossing puzzle to solve.

I really enjoy this series and have come to love the characters. They have grown so much since the first book, especially protagonist Addie. Addie has baggage and grief to work through, and I feel like she is finally coming into her own. Her flaws make her relatable and interesting, and her curious and intuitive nature, as well as her knack for eavesdropping, makes her an admirable sleuth. I feel for her ex Marc and hope he gets his own HEA someday. Addie’s boyfriend Simon is a great guy, and I like seeing him more in this story. Addie’s friends round out the cast and are endearing. Addie’s cousin Kalea annoys me, but since she is the prime suspect this go around she is prominently featured.

There are not many Thanksgiving cozies out there so this mystery is a welcome seasonal addition. The town of Greyborne Harbor is gearing up for the holiday by holding a Civil War-era cooking competition. The town is abuzz, and this provides author Lauren Elliott the opportunity to sprinkle historical tidbits about Sarah Josepha Hale, of Mary Had a Little Lamb and Godey’s Ladies Magazine fame, and incorporate her into the mystery. Things are going well for Addie until her cousin Kalea finds her boyfriend Jared murdered in her dress shop. The police’s attention soon focuses on Kalea so Addie feels obligated and invested in finding the real killer. Was Jared mixed up with bad business? Something personal? Something to do with his recently acquired vintage briefcase that is the only thing missing from the scene of the crime? Or something else entirely.

I enjoyed every step of this investigation with Addie. The mystery is well thought out and executed. The pace is steady, and the story builds to and exciting, dangerous climax. I did not figure out the killer’s identity ahead of Addie, and the killer’s motive is ultimately quite sad. The subplots come together with the main murder mystery to make a satisfying read. I feel there are great things ahead for Addie and her friends; I look forward to reading many more adventures. Highly recommended!

I received an ARC of this title from the author and Kensington Books and voluntarily shared my thoughts here.

This is the seventh book in the 'Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery' series.

The author, Lauren Elliott has created some extremely likeable characters in this cozy mystery. I have already met Addie Greyborne, the protagonist and bookshop owner, in book 2 who I found to be very smart and independent with good eavesdropping skills as well as an amazing ability to sniff out clues.

In this instalment, Addie's cousin Kalea is in a spot of bother; Kalea's boyfriend has been found dead in her dress shop. Even though Addie has had problems with her cousin before she doesn't think that Kalea killed her beau. The plot was well thought out and there was a good number of suspects in the frame. The author laid out the clues in a way that made each a viable prospect as the would-be perpetrator. I was somewhat surprised at the killer's identity as I fell for some of the red herrings so cleverly set by the author. The pacing in this novel was good and there was always something happening, so I was certainly never bored! With a surprising ending, To the Tome of Murder was a fantastic cozy mystery that I highly recommend. I am already looking forward to returning to Addie's bookshop, 'Beyond the Page' in Massachusetts in book eight, entitled A Margin for Murder, as well as catching up on the instalments I've missed. Rating: 5 Stars.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my own request from Kensington Books via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

Will keep you guessing….several potential suspects in this whodunnit. I like the way the author slowly reveals one clue after another as each chapter appears. Civil War theme was very interesting. Believable characters, appropriate humor, interesting plot.
Thanks to #NetGalley and #ToTheTomeOfMurder for this advanced digital copy.

In To the Tome of Murder we visit Greyborne Harbor for the 7th time. The characters are familiar but there are new characters to flesh out the events of the story.
Addie’s troublesome cousin Kalea calls Addie in an overwrought state. She has found her boyfriend Jared murdered in her dress shop. The majority of the evidence points to Kalea. Addie doesn’t want to believe her cousin could be guilty and she sets out to prove it.
There is a civil war themed baking contest, Thanksgiving is approaching, there is an antique shop with some really interesting inventory and some antique books have been stolen in Boston.
The author combines these elements to bring us a fresh story that keeps old and new characters busy while Addie is hunting for clues and coming up with theories that diverge far from the path the police are following.
I like this series. I like visiting Greyborne Harbor. The town sounds inviting even with snow on the ground.
There are a couple things that bug me about the way the series is progressing. Addie acts like an entitled and spoiled brat quite often. It’s not cute and doesn’t make Addie a more likable main character. The whole Marc versus Simon issue. The author has taken Marc off the table as a relationship interest and he did treat Addie terribly in several books in the series, but I’m not really sure her relationship with Simon is healthy either. The relationship development in Addie’s life feels confused and is starting to detract a little from the story. Kalea is not a sympathetic character. She is terrible in previous books and her behavior doesn’t improve in this one and yet she comes up roses again.
These things bug me but are unlikely to keep me from picking up the next Beyond the Page Bookstore mystery. The minor irritation these things introduce for me put this book at 4 stars when it might have been a 5 star read.