Welcome to the town of Miracle Springs, NC and Miracle Books. I have loved the books in the Secret, Book, and Scone Society series by Ellery Adams and this was a wonderful addition. The characters are well developed and I loved experiencing life with Nora, Hester, June, and Estelle as well as the sheriff, Grant. The mystery was so well developed and I loved discovering clues with Nora as she worked to solve the little lost library. The books in this series will not only present a mystery to solve, they will also offer a journey into an emotional discovery. This is a wonderful series in which to love yourself among the pages and close each book with a sigh and a smile on your face.

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I love the Secret, Book and Scone Society series so much, and this book does not disappoint! The story is about four friends who have come together and sometimes solve mysteries in the town. Their friendship is the anchor to the series, so I'd highly recommend reading the books in order, but this could be read as a standalone.

The story was good, and it kept me guessing! I loved the further development of the characters in the story and I enjoyed the plot. This one was really interesting and I nearly read it in one sitting. (that job of mine gets in the way sometimes!)

The book was good, the series is good, and I'd highly recommend this book!
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This is book 7 in the Secret, Book and Scone Society series. I enjoy Ellery Adams and read many of her series.When an elderly Miracle Springs resident, Lucille Wynter, arranges for Nora to deliver an order of books to her creepy, crumbling Southern Gothic mansion on the outskirts of town, Nora doesn’t expect to be invited in. An agoraphobic, Lucille doesn’t leave Wynter House. Nor does she invite anyone inside. But when Lucille doesn’t come to the door to collect her books, Nora begins to worry. Forcing her way into Lucille’s dilapidated home, Nora is shocked to find rooms packed to the ceiling with decaying books and a lifeless Lucille at the foot of her stairs. After reading a note left behind by Lucille, Nora wonders if her death was an accident. Did Lucille fall or was she pushed by someone seeking a valuable item hidden within Wynter House? Lucille’s children are clearly confident the house contains something of value, because they hire Nora to sift through the piles of books. As she digs, Nora can’t shake the feeling that hoarding didn’t cause Lucille’s fall. Soon, Nora’s obsession with Lucille’s collection is cause for concern amongst her friends in the Secret, Book, and Scone Society—she’s even neglecting her bookshop! Then, Nora does find something valuable deep inside Wynter House—a revelation about Lucille’s terrible past . . . and a secret worth a small fortune.

I think that this series is one of my favorite cozies. I love reading about an older character, and that the reason the MC gets involved in the mystery is actually convincing. The pacing and plot building are much better than cozies are known for.

This is great series If you have never read it before you definitely wanna start at the beginning. This is a wonderful edition though and the character just seems to get better with time As does the author's writing. Thank you thank you and the publisher for allowing me to read and review a copy of Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review a copy of this novel.

The first thing that drew me in was the delightful sprinkling of book quotes and the seamless inclusion of beloved books and authors throughout the narrative. The friendships and the quaint, small-town atmosphere were heartwarming, and the house, scavenger hunt, and dollhouse all added layers of intrigue that kept me thoroughly engaged.

For the first two-thirds of the book, I was hooked. It was a quick, enjoyable read that kept me turning the pages. However, my enthusiasm hit a snag when an item was introduced. Suddenly, the pace faltered, and the culprit became glaringly obvious. What bothered me was that the person in question wouldn’t have had easy access to this item—it was an unnecessary addition that disrupted the story's flow. What started as a one-day read turned into a frustrating pause, leading me to set the book aside for a week before finally returning to it.

If cozy mysteries are your thing, "The Little Lost Library" might scratch that itch. However, if you're looking for a story that maintains its momentum and keeps the mystery intact until the end, this one might be a pass. Despite the disappointment, the book's charming elements and engaging start make it worth considering for fans of the genre.

Ellery Adams continues her Secret Book and Scone Society Novel in the Little Lost Library. Nora delivers books to an elderly recluse Lucille Wynter. When she hears her asking for help she enters the house behind the agreed limits and finds her dead. Turns out she was murdered and also a hoarder. As Lucy tries to figure out what happened, a secret involving little figures emerges as well as the history of a very dysfunctional famil.y.
Interesting but dark story.

I enjoyed this 7th book in the series. I love the relationship Nora Penningtonnhas with her 3 best friends. They support each other through some pretty big ups and downs. This cozy mystery involves a hoarder in a haunted house.. The house is chock full of books so Nora gets involved sorting through them. The family is very disfunctional and there are many secrets in the house and danger as well.

The Little Lost Library by Ellery Adam’s is the seventh installment in the Secret,Book, and Scone Society series. This book was published on October 22,2024 by Kensington Books. This is the very first book I remember from reading from the series and in all honesty I loved it and plan on going back to read the series from the beginning and I cannot wait for the next one to come out.

While delivering books to an elderly resident, Lucille Wynter.
Nora becomes concerned when Mrs. Wynter doesn't answer the door. Then when Nora gets an unexpected invite from her agoraphobic customer, Nora has to force her way inside.
Nora is just a little too late, finding Mrs. Wynter at the bottom of the staircase unresponsive. After finding a note written to Nora, she wonders if Mrs. Wynter's death was an accident or foul play.


Everything about this book really drew me in and I highly recommend this book to others.

Thank you Netgalley, author and publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.

This is one of my favorite cozy mystery series, and the seventh installment of *The Secret, Book, and Scone Society* did not disappoint. Nora, a bibliotherapist, helps people work through their problems by recommending books, and she teams up with her book club—Hester, Estella, and June—to solve the latest mystery. This story centers around the Wynter family and the complex issues they face. While the book addresses some heavier topics, I feel they are handled thoughtfully. I also enjoyed the added layer of mystery surrounding the Lost Little Library, with clues woven throughout the story. It was another engaging and well-crafted read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensingtons Cozies for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoy a good cozy and this one did not disappoint me. Nora runs a bookshop in Miracle Springs. One of her clients is a recluse named Lucille Wynter. Lucille buys inexpensive books from Nora a couple of times a month. Nora personally delivers them but is only allowed in the boot room. There is a list of rules she must follow in order to keep Lucille as a client. One day, Nora has an appointment to deliver some books. She follows all the rules, but becomes concerned when Lucille never comes to the door. She breaks the rules and tries calling. Eventually Lucille answers and all she says is "Help" and "It is too late". Nora breaks into the house and finds Lucille at the bottom of the stairs. This starts Nora on a journey to find out who killed Lucille and why. She is also curious about the Wynter family and what made Lucille become a hermit.

This is a mystery within a mystery. There are lots of suspects, mainly Lucille's estranged and bitter children. But there is also a gang involved and possibly other people who were hurt by Lucille's father. I loved the story of Lucille and what influences and events made her the way she was. Easy to read and the story kept me turning the page and trying to guess what would happen next.

While delivering books to an elderly resident, Lucille Wynter. Nora becomes concerned when Mrs. Wynter doesn't answer the door. Then when Nora gets an unexpected invite from her agoraphobic customer, Nora has to force her way inside. Nora is just a little too late, finding Mrs. Wynter at the bottom of the staircase unresponsive. After finding a note written to Nora, she wonders if Mrs. Wynter's death was an accident or foul play.

This is a great series, and with each new book there is another emotional journey to discover. Each book can be read as a standalone. This is a cozy mystery series that deals with some darker topics. The characters are flawed; you learn the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly truth of what they are dealing with emotionally and physically. This is what makes this series unique, and the stories stick with you. Nora's character has evolved so much from the first of the series. She is strong, more confident, and much less of a loner/more involved in community. The character evolution though the series has been wonderful, you look forward to seeing the main characters growth from book to book. Even the new characters such as Mrs. Wynter, you get to know the demons they live with and can feel compassion for them. The mysteries are well-plotted with plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing whodunit until the big reveal.

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I really love this series! Interesting characters, a quirky and fascinating bookstore that I want to shop at, a coffee corner in the bookstore where I want to curl up with a good cup of something and a book, a good mystery with just the right dose of light suspense, and a little magic 🥰

I was quickly drawn into The Little Lost Library by Ellery Adams. The story focused on Nora Pennington who is a complex main character. She continues to develop as the series progresses. I love Nora’s red caboose tiny home and her charming bookstore (I wish her bookstore was in my town). It is sweet how Nora’s relationship with McCabe has deepened. I like that the author has included a character with fibromyalgia (many people do not understand this painful disease). She captured how the disease can make a person feel (you never know how it is going to affect you from one day to the next). The mystery involved books which, naturally, captured my attention. I enjoyed the descriptions of the victim’s home and all the “treasures” it contained. Nora was determined to investigate the crime (she is a stubborn individual). The Secret, Book, and Scone Society aid Nora in piecing together the clues. The ladies also provide comfort and friendship when Nora needs it. I did feel that the motive for the crime was a tad weak. There was an unexpected twist that had me gasping with surprise (and shock). There is a good wrap up at the end. The Little Lost Library is the seventh book in A Secret, Book, and Scone Society Mysteries. The Little Lost Library can be read as standalone for those new to the series, but I believe it is better to read the series in order. It allows you to get to know the characters and how the ladies of the Secret, Book, and Scone Society came together. I enjoyed the book references throughout the story and the quotes at the beginning of each chapter. The Little Lost Library is a captivating tale with an atypical customer, an odd death, a bounty of books, a last missive, a curious quest, covetous children, a volatile threat, and thoughtful friends.

Good Series.
Very good mystery with twists and turns
Nora has to really pay attention to all the clues to firgue this mystery out.
Really enjoyed
Voluntarily reviewed.

(4.5 stars, rounded down)
What a delight to be back in Miracle Springs for another adventure. The town and Nora’s bookstore are places I’d love to wander around. This time the story revolves around an elderly recluse and her once-magnificent home. When Nora find Lucille Wynter dead in her home, Nora isn’t sure if it was an accident or murder. The house was overflowing with books and lots of other things. It turns out that Lucille had left a package with a note in the kitchen for Nora and inside Nora found a miniature book filled with riddles to follow a scavenger hunt of sorts, in the old house. And thus begins the search to find the clues and the answers to the mystery of Lucille Wynter’s life.

Each chapter starts with an appropriate quote from a famous writer, such as Maya Angelou, Neil Gaiman and Charles Dickens.

While this is part of a series, you could read this as a standalone as the author does a good job of filling in just enough background info for new readers. The author has also helpfully listed the main characters in the front of the book. I love all the side characters and always look forward to new books in this series. There’s also a lovely list of books at the back, a “bibliotherapy and book list” that relates to the story. There are books about toxic women, and a list of female thriller writers, spooky classics, romances with autumn vibes and a list of books mentioned in the text of our story.

Thank you to Kensington and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to the author, publisher and @NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Aaaah I love me an Ellery Adams cozy! Now, this one felt like it took place way more ‘out’ of our usual setting, and I didn’t get the whole obsession with the tiny books, but Ellery still produced a whopper of a cozy here. It has got a hoarder and arson and it certainly is action packed for a cozy.

Ellery Adams’ Secret, Book and Scone Society mystery series has always been full of complex characters and situations and “The Little Lost Library”, the seventh book in the series, is no exception. In this book, bookstore owner Nora Pennington is delivering books to Lucille Wynter when she finds Lucille’s dead body. Although she had tea with Lucille each time she delivered books to her house, Nora didn’t know her well at all and is shocked at the condition of Lucille’s house. When she discovers Lucille left her a mystery to solve, Nora becomes obsessed with solving it, much to the dismay of her friends and boyfriend Sheriff Grant McCabe especially when it becomes clear that there is a murderer on the loose. As Nora was pulled more and more into the mystery so was I as a reader – feeling at times as I was right alongside Nora as she put together the clues. The story that is revealed is not a happy one and readers will ache for all the members of the Wynter family and Nora herself who is haunted by what she finds. All of this is well done by Adams who has a talent for the written word and creating characters who will stay with the reader long after the book is finished.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley.

The latest in the Secret Book and Scone Society mystery series was wonderful, as expected. This one was more focused on our MC, Nora, and less on her group of friends than in previous books. Nora regularly brings book orders to the home of an old recluse until one day, she finds the woman dead. Both the story and the secrets within unfold from there. The Little Lost Library had an additional puzzle/scavenger element that I really enjoyed. There was also a hoarder storyline that hit close to home because of some personal family history.

I always save these books for when I need a sure thing and they never let me down. Never.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the advanced reader copy. Of course, I also bought it with my own cash dollars to add to my collection. The Little Lost Library released on October 22, 2024.

Length: 320 pages
Genre: Mystery
Reading doorway(s): Plot, character, setting

Nora is one of the few people with whom elderly recluse Lucille interacts and even that is a very structured and minimal connection. When Lucille does not answer her door when Nora arrives to deliver her books, she is alarmed and discovers Lucille at the bottom of her stairs. The fact that the old woman was murdered is only one of the mysteries held within the house. A hoarder of prodigious means, there is scarcely room to move and Nora is hired to help sort through the massive collection of books to find anything of value.

She is surprised when the deputy who arrives first hands her a package with a book and a note in it that Lucille has left for her. It sends her on a quest to find the lost library but danger lurks. Someone is determined to stop Nora and is prepared to use extreme measures to achieve it. When one of Lucille’s children is murdered as well, the question is whether the other two are in danger or are dangerous. Nora finds the lost library but her success sets off a chain of events that will solve the murders but at great risk.

The story kept me riveted as once again the amazing group of woman unite to support each other. The characters in this series are part of why I keep coming back. And will continue to do so as long as the series goes on. Five purrs and two paws up.