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Welcome
to our cozy Book Corner, where you will find
reviews and recommendations of popular teatime
books. Pour yourself a 'cuppa' and join us
for a good read.
Look for new reviews or recommendations each
month. Scroll down for this month's reviews.
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The Silver Needle Murder
by
Laura Childs
Penguin Group Publisher
ISBN-13: 9780425219461
Book Overview
In Childs's diverting
ninth Tea Shop mystery (after 2007's Dragonwell Dead),
Theodosia Browning, proprietor of Charleston's Indigo
Tea Shop, is in the audience of the recently restored
Belvedere Theater when someone shoots celebrated movie
director Jordan Cole on stage during Charleston's first
film festival. Theodosia glimpses the murderer escaping
in the theater's old dumbwaiter, but doesn't see enough
to identity the culprit. Cole, a handsome rake, had more
than his share of enemies, including his recently
ditched girlfriend, Isabelle, granddaughter of
curmudgeonly Timothy Neville, the festival's organizer,
who asks Theodosia to fill in for a judge who quits.
Despite being burdened with catering duties as well,
Theodosia feels compelled to investigate the crime, much
to CPD Detective Burt Tidwell's consternation. The
savory recipes at the end will leave readers hungry for
more.
Like the other eight
offerings in this series, there is plenty of action,
plenty of tea, good recipes to try, suggestions for tea
party themes, a little romance and wonderful
descriptions of historic Charleston in this latest
installment. The Indigo Tea Room's debonair and
knowledgeable tea sommelier and blender extraordinaire,
Drayton Conneley, gourmet chef, Haley Parker,
Theodosia's friend Delaine Dish, and SO, Parker Scully
are again active participants in the story. And, as
usual, Theodosia becomes totally embroiled in trying to
solve the latest murder...two of them this time...in
beautiful and peaceful (?) Charleston. This 'Cozy' is an
entertaining read and the tea information has distinctly
improved from the earlier episodes in this series.
Publication date is early March 2008.
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Buy this book!
Chicken Soup for the Tea Lover's Soul
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Also
recommended:
Chicken Soup for the Tea Lover's Soul:
Stories Steeped in Comfort
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Patricia
Lorenz
Publisher: HCI
ISBN-13: 978-0757306242
Is enjoying a cup
of tea the favorite part of your day? Is the brewing
of a 'cuppa' a ritual that centers and calms you? Do
you have fond memories of hosting childhood tea
parties for a captive audience of your favorite
dolls? Then this book is for you. Delights of tasty
tea, tiny food, and thoughtful conversation Chicken
Soup for the Tea Lover's Soul is the perfect
accompaniment to that English Breakfast, delightful
Darjeeling, French Vanilla, spicy Chai, or
comforting Chamomile. Nothing soothes the soul like
a cup of tea and a good book, so curl up and wash
away the tensions and troubles of the day. Let
Chicken Soup for the Tea Lover's Soul help you
reconnect with yourself in the silent intimacy and
introspection experienced while sipping tea. Learn
about tea's ancient history and discover the many
choices of tea available from the most exclusive to
the tried-and-true favorites. We've included tips on
buying, storing, and preparing tea, and even a few
ideas on how to host a tea party. Explore the latest
science supporting the time-honored healing
properties of tea that have contributed to our
health and well-being for centuries. We'll divulge
all the secrets to: The best-tasting and most
popular teas The proper way to steep tea The health
benefits of tea The difference between black and
green tea, and much more. Tea can be complex with
its variation in flavor, color, and taste, yet its
simplicity is why it is shared throughout the world
in a variety of cultures and customs. Some teas are
perfect for starting the day, while others that
stimulate and enhance interesting conversation.
Still, there are others that are calming--just the
right nightcap to end the day. So, put on your fuzzy
slippers, steep your favorite tea in that treasured
cup, and spend an afternoon or cozy evening with
Chicken Soup for the Tea Lover's Soul.
Jack Canfield and
Mark Victor Hansen are co-creators of the national
bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
Patricia Lorenz (Largo, FL) is a nationally known
inspirational, art-of-living writer and speaker and
the author of six books and is one of the top-three
contributors in the country to the Chicken Soup
for the Soul books.
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