This was a fun read about four different murders in four different bookstores! I would call these stories novellas because they are shorter than novels and can be read in about an hour. They move at a fast pace and can take a minute to get into.

I liked each story very much! The characters are likable, the mysteries keep your attention, and each bookstore was fun and unique in its own way. These are clean murder mysteries, no bad language or gore. I would let my teenagers read them.

I would recommend reading Secrets Between the Shelves! They are perfect to read snuggled on the couch after the kids go to bed. That's what I did!

These stories have the well used tropes of a cozy mystery.
They were okay but did not really jump out as fresh premises.
They were solid cozies but did not wow me.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Secrets Between the Shelves brought 4 interesting stories to readers seeking light murder mysteries.
What better place to unravel these stories than quaint small town shops.
Sticking to historical romances this is my first mystery read in a while and I must say it was a riveting change of pace!

Starting strongly with 'Murder in the Mystery Section' I was captivated by the 'Nancy Drew' style of the book.
An unfortunate murder, hidden secrets, and an untold story await the reader!

I was a little concerned with the main characters inclination to chatter when nervous in 'The Secret Passage Bookshop'.
However, I am happy to report I quickly warmed up to her character and the gripping storyline!

'By Hook or by Book' was a fun read with a different angle than the other stories, it was a great addition to this compilation.

I will say that I did not feel as enthusiastic about 'The Missing Chapter'.
Although it had a great plot twist towards the end, the story lacked the depth of getting to know the main character well.
The character felt a bit hollow as the story was a bit too quick to introduce a myriad of characters within the first turns of the page.

I rate this book 4 of 5 stars because it was overall a really fun read!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

#SecretsBetweentheShelves #NetGalley is an interesting concept for a cozy mystery.
In each story, there's a murder that has to do with the new book stores, giving us a quick glance at the characters and their personalities.

I enjoyed all the stories, but I did struggle with the first book a little bit. The characters seemed a bit harsh to me, but it did get better and I am glad I didn't give up.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for selecting me to read and advanced copy of the.

I loved the concept of this book and the fact that it was four bookshops that just opened and then there was murders. Each author was able to tell a cohesive story and worked with the theme of the book. I really enjoyed each of the stories and how good they were written.