This is the third in a cozy mystery series that centers on a lovely private library situated on a Wisconsin lake. The three librarians running the library get entangled in mysteries and murders, and then, of course, try to solve them. The women are too chatty, always verbally justifying why they cannot go to the police "yet" with their evidence. The policeman in question, of course, is the paramour of one librarian and the brother of another. This mystery started during a library book club meeting, where the members were discussing the Agatha Christie story SPARKLING CYANIDE. Although I didn't solve the mystery, I am intrigued enough to want to read the original Christie story. Thanks to NetGally and Crooked Lane Books for providing an ARC.

This book presents a charming story set in a lively lake town, with likable characters and a light, easy reading style. It is sweet and simple, about lively lake, busy library, best friend beside you, romantic interest ahead of you, cold drinks on hot summer days. However, the behavior of the heroine in solving the crime is unrealistic. The main police detective, who is also a romantic interest and brother of one of the heroines, is kept intentionally in the dark by the main characters. While the genre may dictate a certain level of simplicity, I had higher expectations for this book. Despite these elements, the book has a pleasant atmosphere and is a good choice for those looking for a light, summer read.
Overall, I would rate it 2 stars, mainly because the killer can be guessed way ahead of the reveal and the lack of critical reasoning.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of the book.

I enjoyed the fun main characters of this book, but the large number of other characters got very confusing. The setting and touch of romance were great, but there were a bit too many different things going on at once!

This was a great mystery with triple motives by multiple suspects which keeps the reader guessing to the end . It had a very suspenseful ending and I also enjoyed the friendships of the main characters.

This series is turning into a favorite of mine. A perfect cozy for a rainy day, a beach read or just take a day off to enjoy a good mystery. The characters are fun and likeable. Good story plot that keeps the readers attention. A good solid mystery. Can't wait for the next one! Enjoyed this one! Thanks #netgalley and #Crookedlanebooks for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

This was good and Rain is one of my favorite characters. This is a great cozy mystery. I will be reading more by this author. I loved the bookclub and the writing was on point.
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Another great read. Rain and Julia are always right in the middle of things. This story had a great twist with 2 murders to solve. I loved trying to figure out the who and why’s.

Yes this cozy mystery checked all the boxes of a fun one... combined a little Romance with a warm Cozy Mystery. Julia and Rain (remind me of Lucy and Ethel.. they get themselves into some real predicaments) (having to explain themselves to significant others Nick and Jace). Check. Jace and Rain a, new romance, which could be jeopardized due to the girls’ sleuthing exploits. Check . Use of a book club to introduce several characters and set up initial conflicts. Check. The book club has read an Agatha Christie mystery which the girls feel replicates the murder of their new book club friend,Lily. The rest of the book is trying to figure out whodunnit. Of course, there are several res hearings thrown out along with the typical twists and turns. In short, there was everything I want to see in a cozy mystery with a very little romance thrown in.. I didn’t realize until I was finished that this book was third in a series. This book worked perfectly as a stand-alone.

Special thanks to the following for allowing me to review early and give a personal and honest opinion. Yes I would definitely recommend this for anyone who enjoys a comfortable cozy mystery. You get exactly what you are looking for in this cozy mystery. Would be a great, at the lake, summer read. Two arms way up with my jazz hands out!

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Pub. Date: 08 Aug 08, 2023

I like the setting of this series though I have questions about the financing of the library (can't turn off my business sense at times). I enjoyed the storyline, but found the mystery a little easy this time. I did find it a little hard to believe that Rain and Julia, as locals, would have been foolish enough to be out on the lake at one point though.

I received a copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Read to Death at the Lakeside Library is the third installment in the A Lakeside Library Mystery series set in Lofty Pines, Wisconsin and featuring Rain Wilmot owner of the Lakeside Library and her best friend Julia Reynolds. Summer has come to the lakeside community and Rain is looking forward to spending time boating and swimming in addition to her library duties. Rain has decided to bring back her mother's summer book club and the first book up for discussion is A Sparkling Cyanide by Agatha Christie.

The first club meeting doesn't go exactly as planned with some of the ladies drinking a little too much and others getting into a squabble about a drowning years earlier and Lily Redlin ends up leaving early. The next day Rain and Julia feel bad about the way the evening ended so they decide to go down the lake to visit Lily's new home. Unfortunately, when they arrive they find Lily dead and further investigation reveals she was killed by Visine in her drink, the same way the character in the Christie book was killed.

As Rain and Julia set out to find a killer they are faced with figuring out if Lily was killed because she knew too much about the decades old drowning or did she in fact have a long lost manuscript written by Laura Ingalls Wilder as she claimed. The ladies discover that Lily had been raised in a foster home but had recently been contacted by an attorney who states that a long lost relative had left her his estate. Did this sudden windfall have anything to do with her death?

A great setting, a fun cast of characters and the addition of a rescue canine make for a wonderful read. In solving one murder the ladies also find the answer to the earlier drowning. Plus, things are definitely heating up between Rain and Jace, Julia's brother and readers will be touched with the care and concern the ladies show towards Marge as her memory begins to decline.

I received an advanced copy o Read to Death at the Lakeside Library from NetGalley via Crooked Lane Books. While not required to write a review I am happy to offer my honest opinion.

Typical beach read

Rain Wilmot is the owner of the Lakeside Library, a small library in a cabin next to her house on the lake in Wisconsin. As part of the library, Rain has decided to launch a book club, with the first selection being Agatha Christie’s Sparkling Cyanide. The club meeting gets a little heated, including a discussion of how to kill with other poisons; the next day, Rain with her BFF, neighbor and co-work Julia Reynolds, find that one member has been killed - by one of the methods discussed at the book club. Rain and Julia start to investigate.

The book was fun - perfect for the beach. The one issue I had was how Rain and Julia continually kept info from the police, Jace Lowe (Julia’s brother and Rain’s blossoming love interest); at one point, they discover a potentially case closing piece of evidence, but rather than letting Jace know, they take it to research on their own, ignoring the fact that if it was needed in a later trail, it would probably get thrown out because of their tampering. But overall, a fun read - makes one ready for a week at the lake!

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Read to Death at the Lakeside Library by Holly Danvers was a very enjoyable Nancy Drew-like mystery for adults. I loved the setting of a small lake town "up north", as we call it in Wisconsin.
This was particularly interesting for someone from Wisconsin, hearing reflected all of our cultural nuances and things Wisconsin, like the history of Old Fashions to the mention of our beloved Green Bay Packers. But anyone not from Wisconsin will get a glimpse of our unique culture.
The setting of a small cabin library was terrific and fun. Danvers delivers engaging characters with the main characters, Rain and Julia, showing their quirkiness and tenacity. I loved the character, Marge, especially. All could relate to someone they know who is moving on in years but has so much to give.
The murder plot is well woven with some interesting twists and a few nail biters. And readers will be very happy with the conclusion.

When Rain and Julia kick off the Library’s book club with an Agatha Christie mystery, they surely did not expect to have one of the club members die under circumstance so similar to the story they just read. One thing is certain, the ladies of Lakeside Library will not let the death go unsolved, even if there is a killer who could be in their midlst.

This is an enjoyable series and I am so glad to see Rain’s life starting to move forward again. Between the mysteries and the addition of a fur baby, this series just keeps getting better and better with each new release.

I enjoyed this book it had a good deal of mystery for the reader to try and unravel while reading the book. I love that it was clear with the inspiration from Agatha Christy's writing. Following along with Julia and Rain as they searched for clues and got themself into pickles was enticing and endearing.

Another interesting mystery for Rain and her friends to solve. I appreciate a series that allows the relationships of the characters to grow while also providing an interesting storyline.
It was fun to go back to the Northwoods and feel like you are truly there. The library is a location I wish existed as I would love to visit.
The recipes in the back are appreciated as well!

Love cozy mysteries! And Death at the Lakeside Library did not disappoint. Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. #NetGalley, #CrookedLaneBooks, #DeathAtTheLakesideLibrary.

I love the idea of this unique library and the settings and characters make it an enjoyable book.
Rain oversees the little library with the help of her friends, however, they have been known to become involved in local murder investigations.
This is the style of cozy mystery that makes my heart flutter whenever I see a new title available.
This is a must read series and I would suggest reading them in order so you don't miss anything.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book.
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Loved reading this book and series. If you haven't read it yet I highly recommend her and her books. Read in order

Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this eARC!

The suspense, the humor, the friendship, and the coziness made this a 4 ⭐ read for me! I loved the dynamic and dialogue between the characters and who doesn't love a cozy lakeside library with some mystery? The setting was perfect and it really made me want to digest this story in one sitting.

OK, I know I say it every time but here it goes again, I love cozy mysteries. Every time I read one I like them more and more. From the cute titles to the mystery of "who done it" I'm always drawn in to the story line. Now this book had me at the Lakeside Library, and the location did not disappoint! An old log cabin turned library, on the lake, with book club meetings...perfection. That is until one of the book club members is found dead after the first meeting! The book clubs first book is an Agatha Christie novel and the group discusses the fact Visine can help red eyes but it can also be put in a drink to kill someone. The group finds out that Lilly had this compound found in Visine in your toxicology report. Is life imitating art? Did Lilly do this to herself or did someone else? The group won't stop until they seek justice for Lilly.