Booked on Murder is the last book in this haunted library series and the first I have read. A delightful find and sad all the same. I will go back and read one through seven now.

Carrie, a librarian, has been tasked with writing a news article about a woman killed as a witch in the 1600s. A recent acquisition of an old book about the woman is the impetus for the article.

In the meantime she is about to get married in a few short weeks. That is when a dead body appears on the lawn of the wedding venue. She is then on a deadline to figure out who killed the man so that her wedding can proceed on schedule.

A comfortable cozy where I quickly became enamored with the characters and caught up in the mystery,

Thoroughly enjoyable and stand alone but you will want to read them all

It’s hard to believe we’re eight books into the Haunted Library series, and reaching a natural conclusion. From arriving in small town USA, taking up a career as a library events planning, and finding the man of her dreams, Carrie’s next big adventure is finalising the planning for her imminent wedding. Well, that is, until she and her fiancé stumble across a dead body on the lawn of their ceremony venue!

What looks like a simple case of bank robbers (quite literally) stabbing each other in the back to get their hands on the missing stolen cash takes several twists and turns as Carrie uncovers more and more clues about what’s really going on. As the blurb puts it, can she track down the killer without becoming her own ‘something blue’?!

Looking back at my reviews of this series over the past 6½ years (!), it turns out that I wasn’t all that keen on the series back at the start. In truth, the ‘Haunted library’ series name still feels like something unearned, with the library ghost (and a few others along the way!) playing very minor roles in any of the stories. But, Carrie is a likeable lead. Her romance is sweet and not allowed to take over the story, at least in this final volume of the series.

Like many mysteries and especially cosies, there is a little bit of eye-rolling at how many silly risks the heroine needs to take in order to make the plot work – acknowledging it as you’re doing it doesn’t make it better, Carrie!

But, overall this is a great blend: decent mystery that keeps you guessing, characters I enjoy spending time with, and side plots that enhance not take over. I won’t say I’m sorry that this chapter is bringing things to a close as it’s good to go out on a high, and I’m glad this series grew on me so much.

Very cute, and well done wrapping up the series.

I didn’t realize it was the last one, but was able to piece together the happenings in precious books.

The last book in a cozy mystery series, this work is the first one I've read from The Haunted Library Mysteries. I enjoyed the plot, supporting characters (ghosts included), the secret women's society, and the incorporation of a witch trial victim. A lot of time was spent on the wedding (makes sense since its the last book,especially for those readers who've followed the entire series, but a large portion of the book is dedicated to describing all things related to Carrie and Dylan's upcoming nuptials).. I liked this one enough to try some of the other books by this author in the future.

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Another hit from Allison Brooks Haunted Library Mystery series. Carrie and Dylan's wedding is just around the corner. But when Billy Carpenter is found deceased on the lawn of the wedding venue, Carrie sets out to find who did the recently released convict in. I'm sad that it's the final book in the series but I've enjoyed each book. Great character development. Good plot. Thanks #Netgalley and #CrookedLaneBooks for the eARC in exchange for a honest review. All opinions are mine.

I did not realize that this was the last book in this series. I have read it from the beginning and am sad to find that is over. This was not my favorite. There was a lot of stuff covered that made it awkward in trying to wrap up the series. The book kept going back and forth between the wedding planning and the mystery and sometimes got a bit confusing about what was happening. The mystery resolution wasn't much of a surprise but it didn't seem to be the focus.

I did go into this book knowing it was the final one in this series. I always love cozy mysteries that center around anything to do with books so this has been a wonderful series for me. I feel it was wrapped up well and may have been dropping crumbs for a new series..... I will be excited to read anything new by Allison Brook and definitely recommend this series to cozy readers!

This series continuation had me hooked from the moment I started it. Great characters and storyline. Cozy mysteries like this are always fun to read.

Dylan and Carrie's wedding week has finally arrived and of course there is upheaval and murder. The book is a bit all over the place, which could definitely not make any sense had the reader not read the previous 7 books. It is typical "Carrie" fashion-lots of "we did this/went here/saw this", as well as having her (& now Dylan) going after the suspects vs calling the police. I feel like the story was thrown together to tie up all the knots, while also leaving it a bit open for a new series. I had no idea this was the last installment until after finishing the book.
Thanks to NetGallly, Ms Brooks, and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

Thank you Netgalley and Allison Brook for allowing me to read the newest Haunted Library Mystery before it's out.

I was thrilled to receive a copy because I had to know what happens next in Carrie and Dylan's lives.

Goodness this 8th book was jam packed with a lot. What a rollercoaster.

Carrie and Dylan's wedding is just weeks away when they discover a dead body in Victor's backyard, the very place where the wedding is taking place. The victim, Billy Carpenter, was a man who was released from prison for a bank robbery that occurred years ago and he was searching for the money he hid. As the game goes, follow the money.

As Carrie and Dylan get wrapped up in yet another murder mystery, and Carrie gets kidnapped, the wedding is in jeopardy.

As always, great story Allison. I loved being a part of the wedding. My choice would have been Prime Rib as well. I only wish I could have seen her dress!

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Just like any of the other books in Allison Brook's series this one does not disappoint. I love this series because I am a librarian and some of the things Carrie Singleton says resonates with me and I think this is one of the best librarian series that I have read. I read and reread this series when I need a comfort read.

I really enjoyed this book. It was different than anything else I've read recently. I couldn't put it down! I will keep an eye out for this author's future work!

I was not previously familiar with the Haunted Library Mystery series when I picked up Booked on Murder, the 8th and final installment. I believe this book could be read as a stand alone, the mystery is self-contained, however, it is clear that Allison Brook is bringing back a large cast of characters. I think perhaps I would've felt more drawn into the story if I were already connected to this group, as it was, it felt a bit like a laundry list of acquaintances.

I found it difficult to feel connected to or absorbed into this book. I believe this is in part due to so much of the writing being very procedural, (we went here, we did this, then we went here and did this, then we told someone everything we just did). Additionally, though there were ghosts present on several occasions in this book, I did not feel like they did anything to move the plot forward. They were just sort of there, and perhaps this is again me missing callbacks to past books, but it didn't help with my overall experience of a disjointed, very procedural read. Lastly, without spoilers, I did feel like there were a few pieces that were tied up very superficially at the end of this book, which left me surprised that it was the final book in the series. Perhaps fodder for a spinoff?

Thank you to Allison Brook and Crooked Lane books for the ARC of Booked on Murder in exchange for an honest review.

The eighth book in a series, Booked on Murder by Allison Brook is filled with many twists in the plot, keeping the reader guessing what will happen. Since I had not read the previous seven, I was at a disadvantage keeping up with all the characters. However, definitely interested in going back to read the others. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

If you are looking for a finely crafted piece of crime fiction, this book will be disappointing. It is also not really cosy, despite the cute cat and library setting. This is not a bad novel to read in bits while waiting in lines or babysitting. The plot is pretty easy to follow, just complicated enough without requiring long sustained attention. The bad guys are fairly obvious, the obligatory sleuth knocked out while snooping scene is in here, and the sleuth manages to suspect almost everyone except the real bad guy. Also, the sleuth, Carrie, gets married in this book. If you have followed this series since the first book, you may appreciate the several chapters of the wedding itself, but if you are hoping to dive into the series on this book, the 8th in the series, the wedding takes up way too much space and feels tacked on to the end of an already finished light crime novel. I do know people for whom this would be a good recommendation that they might enjoy, but I did not particularly enjoy this book. I did like the cat though.

It took me a long time to get into this one. I picked it up, put it down, picked it up, and then finally was able to really get into it. I don't think it was anything against the author; the book is very well written, it just wasn't as fast paced as some of the books I've been reading lately. I did get wrapped up into the finding of a diary from "witch "hanging days in the library and the sudden interest two specific people showed the diary. I also found it interesting that the main character, Carrie, is able to see and speak to ghosts. Being that I enjoy the show "Ghost Whisperer", it was nice to see that one of Carrie's dearest friends is a ghost. Once the adventure and crime stopping was underway, u was sucked in. All in all, a good book.

Booked on Murder is the with and final book in Allison Brook's Haunted Library Mystery series. Librarian Carrie Singleton is preparing to finally marry her long time love Dylan. As luck would have it she is pulled into another murder investigation. She must juggle murder investigations along with buying a new home and final wedding plans. I have really enjoyed this series. I was very sad to read at the end of the book that it will be the final. But I look forward to reading any books written by Allison Brook in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

When the last of a series hits your queue, it's bittersweet. Booked on Murder, the 8th and final Haunted Library Mystery written by Allison Brook, was delightful and classic. A conflict between several people over a hidden treasure that suddenly appears, and then one of them dies. Who is the killer? Toss in the much-awaited wedding of the protagonist and her detective-ish boyfriend, and you've got a winner. Good mystery. Clever side stories. Lots of romance and conclusion to years of wonderful sleuthing and relationship-building. Really happy with this series and curious where the author will go next.

Dylan and Carrie are getting married in two weeks but what an action packed two weeks it will turn out to be. Along with wedding planning there is a theft from the library, murder and a campaign to exonerate accused witches from the 17th century.
I have mixed feelings about this series. The characters are pleasant but not too memorable. The ghost that makes it The Haunted Library series just seems sort of contrived, what little she contributes to the plots would be just the same if she was alive and she makes only a few brief appearances this time around. The cat also seems superfluous, just there because a cozy mystery needs a cute cat or dog, as other than being taken back and forth to the library and being fed he is just there. This entry actually focuses more on the Carrie and Dylan’s wedding and plans for their future with almost every few pages having Carrie musing upon - or telling Dylan - how happy she is to marry him as he loves her as she is and does not want to change her than it does on an actual mystery even though there are several murders as well as a subplot about the injustices of the 17th century witch trials. Possibly the most interesting part is the two new ghosts who make an appearance, and whose fates we would like to know more about, but as the author states this is the last entry in the series, that is a storyline that unfortunately will not be explored. Overall while not my favorite cozy mystery series these are a quick and pleasant way to pass a lazy Sunday.

After about a third of this book I couldn’t put it down! Even though her wedding day is fast approaching Carrie finds herself enmeshed in a murder and robbery investigation. Descriptions of all the places where activity takes place are done very well so that you feel you are right there. There were lots of twists, and Carrie being kidnapped on the day of the wedding adds to the tension. Will the wedding actually happen? This is the 8th book in the Haunted Library series and I’m sad to find out it will be the last. If you like cozy mysteries this book and the entire series will give you hours of reading pleasure. I received an arc of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.