Author: Jenn McKinlay
Jenn is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of several mystery and romance series and will be debuting a stand alone romantic comedy in July 2020 entitled PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA. She lives in sunny Arizona in a house that is overrun with kids, pets and her husband's guitars.
Series: Library Lovers Mystery #16
Publisher: Berkley
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 304
Date of Publication: February 24, 2026
My Rating: 4 Stars
DESCRIPTION:
It’s all hands on deck when a dead body is found near the small town of Briar Creek in this Library Lover’s Mystery from the New York Timesbestselling author of A Merry Little Murder Plot.
Just off the shores of the coastal Connecticut town of Briar Creek are two small islands, which library director Lindsey Norris visits with her new book-boat, inspired by the bookmobiles she’s seen traveling across the country. Nothing, not even the infamous feud between the families who own the Split Islands, can stop Lindsey from getting books into the hands of readers. But when Lindsey and her boat captain husband, Mike Sullivan, discover a body on the rocky outcropping of one of the islands, Lindsey’s new library venture quickly becomes a murder investigation.
At news of the crime, hostilities between the two families are reignited. Long buried secrets are revealed, tensions spark, and suspects abound. As Lindsey navigates treacherous waters (both literal and metaphorical), she must use her research skills and community ties to solve the murder and bring peace to the islands before her book-boat dreams are sunk.
Just off the shores of the coastal Connecticut town of Briar Creek are two small islands, which library director Lindsey Norris visits with her new book-boat, inspired by the bookmobiles she’s seen traveling across the country. Nothing, not even the infamous feud between the families who own the Split Islands, can stop Lindsey from getting books into the hands of readers. But when Lindsey and her boat captain husband, Mike Sullivan, discover a body on the rocky outcropping of one of the islands, Lindsey’s new library venture quickly becomes a murder investigation.
At news of the crime, hostilities between the two families are reignited. Long buried secrets are revealed, tensions spark, and suspects abound. As Lindsey navigates treacherous waters (both literal and metaphorical), she must use her research skills and community ties to solve the murder and bring peace to the islands before her book-boat dreams are sunk.
MY THOUGHTS:
Lindsey Norris, library director and avid book lover, is preparing to launch a wonderful new initiative with her husband Sully, a boat captain: a floating library designed to bring books to people who might not otherwise have access to them. But as they approach one of their scheduled stops, Lindsey spots a shoe sticking out from the rose bushes. A closer look reveals a dead body, and before long Lindsey finds herself caught in the middle of a bitter feud between two families living on the Thimble Islands. Could years of resentment and rivalry have finally turned deadly?
Booking for Trouble was another delightful addition to the Library Lovers Mysteries series. Jenn McKinlay continues to deliver cozy mysteries filled with charm, engaging characters, and entertaining storylines. Even sixteen books into the series, she still keeps the stories feeling fresh and enjoyable. Fans of cozy mysteries and bookish settings will certainly appreciate this latest installment.
Many thanks to Berkley and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
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